Exodus 27

For the inspection of the whole was committed in an especial manner to the High Priest (Numbers 4; Zechariah 3:7). Yes, the actual performance of the daily service of this part of the Sanctuary, was in the first place charged on him (Exodus 27:21). But the other Priests being de…

And this Candlestick was made all of beaten gold, of one piece, with its lamps and appurtenances without either joints or screws, which is not without its mystery. To fit it for its service pure oil olive was to be provided by the way of offering from the people (Exodus 27:20).…

The whole portion of the Levites, and a part of the portion of the Priests, was between the Temple and the City. 3. Moses his greatest Altar, the Altar of Burnt-offerings, was not half so big as Ezekiel's Altar: compare Ezekiel 43:16 with Exodus 27:1. So is Moses' Altar of Incen…

And they must not go up upon steps (quite contrary to our high altars) that their nakedness be not discovered therein: noting that when we come into the presence of God we should take heed of our spiritual nakedness, and the pride and vanity of our spirits in prayer; God would h…

5. That the Priests wash their hands and feet before their ministry (Exodus 30:9). 6. That the Priests attend the Lamps of the Sanctuary (Exodus 27:21). 7. That the Priests bless the people (Numbers 6:3).

He conflicted with the wrath of God; which he could never have done, if he had not been more than a man. We read that the Altar of wood was overlaid with brass, that so the fire on the Altar might not consume the wood, Exodus 27.1, 2. This Altar was a type of Jesus Christ.