(1462 - 982 480 years of 1 Kings 6:1)
B. Time spent at Sinai (sometimes called Horeb) ~ cont.
f. Various laws given ~ cont.
2. God's covenant with Israel ~ cont.
b. Tabernacle items ~ cont.
Laver of brass - Exodus 30:17-21
Incense and spices - Exodus 30:22-38
Workmen - Exodus 31:1-11
c. Priesthood items - Exodus 28:1
Garments of the priests - Exodus 28:2-43
Consecration of the priests - Exodus 29:1-25
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And take unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. (Exodus 28:1)
I am still reflecting on how Father treated Nadab and Abihu, knowing that they were going to be ill behaved and suffer instant death.
And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron's heart, when he goeth in before the Lord: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the Lord continually. (Exodus 28:30)
Urim and Thummim?
Urim - H217 - From H215; flame, hence (in the plural) the East (as being the region of light).
The word Urim is used 7 times in 7 verses as well, but is also referenced by another Hebrew word:
Hmmm...7 and 5 - completeness and grace, interesting.
JFB commentary:
thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and Thummim — The words signify “lights” and “perfections”; and nothing more is meant than the precious stones of the breastplate already described (compare Exo_39:8-21; Lev_8:8). They received the name because the bearing of them qualified the high priest to consult the divine oracle on all public or national emergencies, by going into the holy place - standing close before the veil and putting his hand upon the Urim and Thummim, he conveyed a petition from the people and asked counsel of God, who, as the Sovereign of Israel, gave response from the midst of His glory. Little, however, is known about them. But it may be remarked that Egyptian judges wore on the breast of their official robes a representation of Justice, and the high priest in Israel long officiated also as a judge; so that some think the Urim and Thummim had a reference to his judicial functions.
I browsed the other commentaries - and there were similarities in all about the Urim and Thummim being used as to discern the will of God. Numbers 27:21 is used as an example.
I was pondering upon how it was upon Aaron's heart...and thought Gill's rendering interesting:
and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the Lord continually; not only bear their names and remember their cases, make intercession for them, and represent their persons, in all which he was a type of Christ, but bear their judgment, have that at heart, and administer it unto them; and in all doubtful and difficult cases inquire of God what was fit and right to do for them, or for them to do: so Christ has the government of his people both at heart and in his hands; all judgment is committed to him, and he is the righteousness of his people now, and will be their Judge hereafter.
We, as the blood bought saints of the Most High God, are eternally engraved upon our Lord and Savior. Eternally. What a deep thought that is...awesome reflection upon His sacrifice to ensure that I have a right standing with Father. Given free and open access into the Holy of Holies. Able to approach the Throne of Grace, not in haughtiness or pride, but with humbleness and contriteness.
O Lord, help us not to disdain Your sacrifice, to trample under foot that which You have freely given. Lord, let us continually remember that we are purchased at a great price. Therefore we ought to give great diligence to know and please You in all that we do, with the totality of our beings.
Urim and Thummim?
Urim - H217 - From H215; flame, hence (in the plural) the East (as being the region of light).
- H215 - A primitive root; to be (causatively make) luminous (literally and metaphorically).
The word Urim is used 7 times in 7 verses as well, but is also referenced by another Hebrew word:
- H224 - Plural of H217; lights; Urim, the oracular brilliancy of the figures in the high priest’s breastplate.
- H8537 - From H8552; completeness; figuratively prosperity; usually (morally) innocence.
Hmmm...7 and 5 - completeness and grace, interesting.
JFB commentary:
thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and Thummim — The words signify “lights” and “perfections”; and nothing more is meant than the precious stones of the breastplate already described (compare Exo_39:8-21; Lev_8:8). They received the name because the bearing of them qualified the high priest to consult the divine oracle on all public or national emergencies, by going into the holy place - standing close before the veil and putting his hand upon the Urim and Thummim, he conveyed a petition from the people and asked counsel of God, who, as the Sovereign of Israel, gave response from the midst of His glory. Little, however, is known about them. But it may be remarked that Egyptian judges wore on the breast of their official robes a representation of Justice, and the high priest in Israel long officiated also as a judge; so that some think the Urim and Thummim had a reference to his judicial functions.
I browsed the other commentaries - and there were similarities in all about the Urim and Thummim being used as to discern the will of God. Numbers 27:21 is used as an example.
I was pondering upon how it was upon Aaron's heart...and thought Gill's rendering interesting:
and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the Lord continually; not only bear their names and remember their cases, make intercession for them, and represent their persons, in all which he was a type of Christ, but bear their judgment, have that at heart, and administer it unto them; and in all doubtful and difficult cases inquire of God what was fit and right to do for them, or for them to do: so Christ has the government of his people both at heart and in his hands; all judgment is committed to him, and he is the righteousness of his people now, and will be their Judge hereafter.
We, as the blood bought saints of the Most High God, are eternally engraved upon our Lord and Savior. Eternally. What a deep thought that is...awesome reflection upon His sacrifice to ensure that I have a right standing with Father. Given free and open access into the Holy of Holies. Able to approach the Throne of Grace, not in haughtiness or pride, but with humbleness and contriteness.
O Lord, help us not to disdain Your sacrifice, to trample under foot that which You have freely given. Lord, let us continually remember that we are purchased at a great price. Therefore we ought to give great diligence to know and please You in all that we do, with the totality of our beings.
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