Adam Clarke Commentary - Exodus 24:5

Adam Clarke Commentary - Exodus 24:5 - 24:5

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Adam Clarke Commentary - Exodus 24:5 - 24:5

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24:1 - 24:1
24:2 - 24:2
24:3 - 24:3
24:4 - 24:4
24:5 - 24:5
24:7 - 24:7
24:10 - 24:10
24:11 - 24:11
24:12 - 24:12
24:13 - 24:13
24:14 - 24:14
24:16 - 24:16
24:17 - 24:17
24:18 - 24:18

He sent young men - Stout, able, reputable young men, chosen out of the different tribes, for the purpose of killing, flaying, and offering the oxen mentioned here.

Burnt-offerings - They generally consisted of sheep and goats, Lev 1:10. These were wholly consumed by fire.

Peace-offerings - Bullocks or goats; see Heb 9:19. The blood of these was poured out before the Lord, and then the priests and people might feast on the flesh.