Exodus 29:15
Thou shalt also take one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram.
Original Language Analysis
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
1 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָאָֽיִל׃
of the ram
H352
הָאָֽיִל׃
of the ram
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
2 of 12
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
תִּקָּ֑ח
Thou shalt also take
H3947
תִּקָּ֑ח
Thou shalt also take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
4 of 12
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
וְסָ֨מְכ֜וּ
shall put
H5564
וְסָ֨מְכ֜וּ
shall put
Strong's:
H5564
Word #:
5 of 12
to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
וּבָנָ֛יו
and his sons
H1121
וּבָנָ֛יו
and his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
7 of 12
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם
their hands
H3027
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם
their hands
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
9 of 12
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
10 of 12
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
Historical Context
The burnt offering (עֹלָה, olah, 'that which ascends') was one of Israel's primary sacrifices, representing voluntary dedication to God. Unlike sin offerings (which addressed guilt), burnt offerings expressed worshipful consecration.
Questions for Reflection
- How did Christ give Himself 'completely' (burnt offering) rather than partially?
- What does it mean that your worship ascends to God 'through Christ'?
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Analysis & Commentary
The burnt offering represents complete dedication to God—the entire animal consumed by fire, ascending as sweet savor to the LORD. This prefigures Christ's total self-offering, holding nothing back, His life completely devoted to God's glory. The fire consuming the offering pictures divine acceptance—God receives Christ's sacrifice with pleasure. Our worship, offered through Christ, also ascends as fragrant offering acceptable to God.