1. He was chosen to assist Moses in the messages which from God were sent to Pharaoh, and in the wonders which were done in Egypt, Exo. 4. 30. & 5. 1. For, Aaron could speak well, Exo. 4 14.
2. When Moses was absent 40 days, Aaron was appointed chief Governor in his room, Exo. 24. •4. & 32. 1.
⟨p. 250⟩3. Aaron was the first that was anointed High-Priest, 1and clothed with the glorious priestly ornaments, Exod. 29. 5, &c.
4. The Priest-hood was conferred upon Aaron and his seed by a perpetual covenant. None else might execute the services appertaining thereto, Lev. 7. 36. Num. 18. 8. Num. 16. 40. 2 Chro. 26. 18.
5. In testimony of Gods choice of Aaron, his rod only among all the rods of the heads of Israel, did bud, blossom, and bring forth ripe almonds: and thereupon it was kept as a perpetual memorial before the Lord, Numb. 17. 8, 10. Hebr. 9. 4.
7. Aaron was to make an atonement when Gods wrath was kindled: and when multitudes died of the plague, he stood betwixt the living and the dead: and the plague was stayed, Numb. 16. 46, 48.
8. Aaron both in regard of his external function, and also of his internal disposition is styled The Saint of the Lord, Psal. 106. 16.
Ob. He made a golden calf, Exo. 32. 4. He with Miriam murmured against Moses, Numb. 12. 1. He was incredulous, Numb. 20. 13.
Answ. These were indeed great sins. and manifest fruits of the flesh: but only particulars. The disposition of his soul, and general course of life was holy. Which of the Saints had not their blemishes? As the flesh may be in the soul where the Spirit is: so in such a soul may some fruits of the flesh sprout out.
9. Aaron was an especial type of Christ, Heb. 5. 4, 5.
Ob. Melchizedek was the type of Christ, Heb. 5. 6.
Answ. Melchizedek was a type in sundry eminent prerogatives, which are noted by the Apostle, Heb. 7. But yet in the office it self, the office of Priest-hood, Aaron was also a type.
1. He was chosen to assist Moses in the messages which from God were sent to Pharaoh, and in the wonders which were done in Egypt, Exo. 4. 30. & 5. 1. For, Aaron could speake well, Exo. 4 14.
2. When Moses was absent 40 dayes, Aaron was appointed chiefe Governour in his roome, Exo. 24. •4. & 32. 1.
⟨p. 250⟩3. Aaron was the first that was annointed High-Priest, 1and clothed with the glorious priestly ornaments, Exod. 29. 5, &c.
4. The Priest-hood was conferred upon Aaron and his seed by a perpetuall covenant. None els might execute the services appertaining thereto, Lev. 7. 36. Num. 18. 8. Num. 16. 40. 2 Chro. 26. 18.
5. In testimony of Gods choice of Aaron, his rod onely among all the rods of the heads of Israel, did bud, blossome, and bring forth ripe almonds: and thereupon it was kept as a perpetuall memoriall before the Lord, Numb. 17. 8, 10. Hebr. 9. 4.
7. Aaron was to make an attonement when Gods wrath was kindled: and when multitudes died of the plague, he stood betwixt the living and the dead: and the plague was stayed, Numb. 16. 46, 48.
8. Aaron both in regard of his externall function, and also of his internall disposition is stiled The Saint of the Lord, Psal. 106. 16.
Ob. He made a golden calfe, Exo. 32. 4
- 1Vestem sumebat Aaron, qua eius summitas appareret. Aug. loc. citat.
