Exodus 24:3-8
24:3 a went down: At this critical moment, would the people accept this relationship with God in which they would swear absolute loyalty to him and agree to live in ways that are in keeping with his character? Fortunately, they answered unanimously, with one voice, that they would abide by the covenant.24:4 b Pillars were erected as historical markers, witnessing in history that something momentous had occurred at a certain time at this place. In Hittite treaties, pagan gods were called upon to witness the agreement. In this case, the Hebrews were forbidden to recognize other gods, so pillars served the purpose.
24:6 c When Moses splattered half of the blood of the sacrificial animals against the altar, he symbolized God’s formal oath to keep the covenant (see Gen 15:9-18 d; Heb 6:13 e).
24:7 f Treaties were required to be written down and publicly read ... aloud. Very likely Moses began at this time to write down, under God’s inspiration, all the things that he believed were authoritative documents for his people.
24:8 g Look, this blood confirms the covenant (literally behold the blood of the covenant): Jesus repeated this sentence almost verbatim at the Last Supper (Matt 26:28 h), when he said, “This is my blood, which confirms the covenant” (literally “This is my blood of the covenant”). See also Heb 9:20 i.
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