I will be sanctified] They that come neere me in an holy ministration, or profession, must above others witnesse my holinesse in their reverend and religious handling of holy things; and if they doe not, I will avow mine owne holinesse in a just vengeance against their wickednesse. and Aaron held his peace] In this story concerning Aaron and his sonnes there are many things remarkable; as the great judgement of God, for a seeming light offence, upon his sonnes; and Aarons silence, whether as oppressed with the greatnesse of his griefe, which oftentimes wants the vet of answerable expressions; or convinced of the justnesse of the punishment, and the good event which was to ensue upon it, as the glory of God, and converting the crosse into a blessing to his posteritie.