Ver. 1. On the eighth day.] The very next day after the priest’s consecration, that no time might be lost. “I made haste and delayed not,” &c. (Psalms 119:16) “Then said I, Lo I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,” &c. (Psalms 40:7) Live, live, live, saith one, quickly, much, long: let no water go by, no day be lost, &c. Preach, preach, be instant, quick at work, &c. “ Praecipitat tempus, mors atra impendet agenti. ”
Ver. 2. Take thee a young calf] In remembrance, and for the remission of Aaron’s sin about the golden calf; as some Hebrews are of opinion.
Ver. 3. Take ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering.] Quia gravis odor peccati. The smell of sin is grievous; it offendeth all God’s senses, yea, his very soul. (Isaiah 1:12,13, &c.)
Ver. 4. For today the Lord will appear unto you.] And he may not find you empty handed, unprepared. [See Trapp on “Ex 19:10”]
Ver. 6. And the glory of the Lord shall appear unto you.] So shall it one day to us: yea, we shall be like him, and appear with him in glory; and must therefore purify ourselves, as God is pure. (1 John 3:2,3)
Ver. 7. Make an atonement for thyself] See Hebrews 5:3 7:27,28. [See Trapp on “Heb 5:3”] [See Trapp on “Heb 7:27”] [See Trapp on “Heb 7:28”]
Ver. 8. Went unto the altar,] i.e., The brazen altar; for he had not yet access to the altar of incense. We must slay our corruptions before we present our supplications, wash our hearts from wickedness, and then compass God’s altar.
Ver. 22. Lifted up his hand.] He put the blessing upon them. A type of Christ. (Luke 24:50 Acts 3:26 Ephesians 1:3)
Ver. 24. They shouted, and fell on their faces.] The consideration of God’s gracious acceptation of us in Christ should make us to lift many a humble, joyful, and thankful heart to God.