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Exodus chapter 29 continues with instructions from God to Moses regarding the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests, along with details on the offerings and rituals involved in their ordination.
God commands Moses to gather Aaron and his sons at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting, along with the necessary offerings for their ordination. These offerings include a young bull for a sin offering, two rams, unleavened bread, and cakes mixed with oil, all to be presented before the Lord.
The process of ordination involves washing Aaron and his sons with water, symbolizing purification from sin and consecration to their priestly duties. They are then clothed with the sacred garments previously described in Exodus 28: the tunic, the robe, the ephod with the breastpiece, the sash, and the turban. This attire is meant to signify their readiness and holiness as they serve in the sanctuary.
After being anointed with oil, Aaron and his sons lay their hands on the head of the young bull as a sin offering, symbolizing the transfer of their sins onto the animal. The bull is then slaughtered, and its blood is sprinkled on the horns of the altar and poured out at the base of the altar.
Next, one of the rams is offered as a burnt offering, signifying total dedication and surrender to God. Its blood is sprinkled around the altar. The other ram is presented as a wave offering, where Aaron and his sons lay their hands on its head. This ram is then slaughtered, and its blood is sprinkled on the altar and on Aaron and his sons.
Parts of the ram, along with unleavened bread and cakes, are placed in their hands as a wave offering before the Lord. These offerings symbolize the priests' commitment to serving God and their dependence on His provision.
The rituals of ordination conclude with the anointing of Aaron and his sons with the anointing oil and the blood of the ram, signifying their consecration as priests before the Lord. This process is to be repeated for seven days to complete their ordination.
In summary, Exodus 29 outlines the detailed procedures for consecrating Aaron and his sons as priests, emphasizing purification, dedication through offerings, and the symbolic significance of the sacred garments. These rituals establish Aaron and his descendants as the appointed mediators between God and the people of Israel, entrusted with the holy duties of the priesthood.