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Consecration Ceremony – Command and Implementation

Exegetical Approaches

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Different Narrative Goals

The differences between the chapters relate to the differing narrative goals of each unit.

Change of Plan

The differences between the command and its implementation stems from an intervening event, the Sin of the Golden Calf, which caused a change of plan.  The goal of the ceremony was no longer simply to consecrate the priests but also to atone for the sin and highlight that Aharon was forgiven.