Leviticus 9:7

"Moses said, “This is the thing which the LORD commanded that you should do; and the LORD’s glory shall appear to you.”"

Key Reflection

Moses' words in Leviticus 9:7 reflect a pivotal moment in the establishment of God's covenant with the Israelites, where divine authority is firmly rooted in obedience and ritual practice. For the original audience, this statement would have underscored the importance of following God’s instructions exactly as given, knowing that such compliance was necessary for experiencing divine presence and glory, symbolizing their special relationship with the LORD.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

It is to be remarked that Aaron offers no peace-offering for himself. It was enough that he should participate in the peace-offerings of the consecrationLeviticus 8:31, and in the two peace-offerings about to be sacrificed for the people. His sin-offering was probably regarded not so much as a sacrifice for his own actual sins as a typical acknowledgment of his sinful nature and of his future duty to offer for his own sins and those of the People. See marginal references.

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