Exodus 29:20
Then shalt thou kill the ram, and take of his blood, and put it upon the tip of the right ear of Aaron, and upon the tip of the right ear of his sons, and upon the thumb of their right hand, and upon the great toe of their right foot, and sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about.
Original Language Analysis
וְשָֽׁחַטְתָּ֣
Then shalt thou kill
H7819
וְשָֽׁחַטְתָּ֣
Then shalt thou kill
Strong's:
H7819
Word #:
1 of 29
to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 29
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָאַ֗יִל
the ram
H352
הָאַ֗יִל
the ram
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
3 of 29
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֤
and take
H3947
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֤
and take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
4 of 29
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
הַדָּ֛ם
of his blood
H1818
הַדָּ֛ם
of his blood
Strong's:
H1818
Word #:
5 of 29
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
וְנָֽתַתָּ֡ה
and put
H5414
וְנָֽתַתָּ֡ה
and put
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
6 of 29
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
7 of 29
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
אֹ֤זֶן
ear
H241
אֹ֤זֶן
ear
Strong's:
H241
Word #:
9 of 29
broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
וְעַל
H5921
וְעַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
11 of 29
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
אֹ֤זֶן
ear
H241
אֹ֤זֶן
ear
Strong's:
H241
Word #:
13 of 29
broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
בָּנָיו֙
of his sons
H1121
בָּנָיו֙
of his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
14 of 29
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
וְעַל
H5921
וְעַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
16 of 29
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
בֹּ֥הֶן
and upon the great toe
H931
בֹּ֥הֶן
and upon the great toe
Strong's:
H931
Word #:
17 of 29
the thumb of the hand or great toe of the foot
יָדָם֙
hand
H3027
יָדָם֙
hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
18 of 29
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
וְעַל
H5921
וְעַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
20 of 29
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
בֹּ֥הֶן
and upon the great toe
H931
בֹּ֥הֶן
and upon the great toe
Strong's:
H931
Word #:
21 of 29
the thumb of the hand or great toe of the foot
רַגְלָ֖ם
foot
H7272
רַגְלָ֖ם
foot
Strong's:
H7272
Word #:
22 of 29
a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
25 of 29
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַדָּ֛ם
of his blood
H1818
הַדָּ֛ם
of his blood
Strong's:
H1818
Word #:
26 of 29
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
27 of 29
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
Historical Context
The blood application ceremony was unique to priestly consecration, marking the priests as blood-sanctified for service. This visible sign testified to their cleansing and separation for God's purposes.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's blood sanctify your hearing, working, and walking?
- What does the 'right' (ear, hand, foot) emphasis teach about strength in service?
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Analysis & Commentary
The consecration ram's blood applied to Aaron's right ear, thumb, and toe symbolizes that priests must hear God's word (ear), act on it (thumb/hand), and walk in it (toe/foot). Blood application sanctifies these members for holy service. Christ's blood sanctifies our hearing, working, and walking—our complete life consecrated through His atonement. The right side emphasizes the place of honor and strength.