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Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 8:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Sprinkled ... the altar seven times - The altar of burnt-offering was distinguished by this sevenfold sprinkling with the holy oil. The number of the covenant was thus brought into connection with those acts of sacrifice by which the covenant between Yahweh and the worshipper was formally renewed and confirmed. return to 'Top of Page'
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