Exodus 29:21
And thou shalt take of the blood that is upon the altar, and of the anointing oil, and sprinkle it upon Aaron, and upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon the garments of his sons with him: and he shall be hallowed, and his garments, and his sons, and his sons' garments with him.
Original Language Analysis
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֞
And thou shalt take
H3947
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֞
And thou shalt take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
1 of 26
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
מִן
H4480
מִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
2 of 26
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
הַדָּ֨ם
of the blood
H1818
הַדָּ֨ם
of the blood
Strong's:
H1818
Word #:
3 of 26
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
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
4 of 26
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עַֽל
H5921
עַֽל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
5 of 26
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
וּמִשֶּׁ֣מֶן
oil
H8081
וּמִשֶּׁ֣מֶן
oil
Strong's:
H8081
Word #:
7 of 26
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
הַמִּשְׁחָה֒
and of the anointing
H4888
הַמִּשְׁחָה֒
and of the anointing
Strong's:
H4888
Word #:
8 of 26
unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift
וְהִזֵּיתָ֤
and sprinkle
H5137
וְהִזֵּיתָ֤
and sprinkle
Strong's:
H5137
Word #:
9 of 26
to spirt, i.e., besprinkle (especially in expiation)
עַֽל
H5921
עַֽל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
10 of 26
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
וְעַל
H5921
וְעַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
12 of 26
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
וְעַל
H5921
וְעַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
14 of 26
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
בָנָ֖יו
and his sons
H1121
בָנָ֖יו
and his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
15 of 26
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 26
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
בָנָ֖יו
and his sons
H1121
בָנָ֖יו
and his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
18 of 26
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
אִתּ֑וֹ
H854
אִתּ֑וֹ
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
19 of 26
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
וְקָדַ֥שׁ
with him and he shall be hallowed
H6942
וְקָדַ֥שׁ
with him and he shall be hallowed
Strong's:
H6942
Word #:
20 of 26
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
הוּא֙
H1931
הוּא֙
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
21 of 26
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
בָנָ֖יו
and his sons
H1121
בָנָ֖יו
and his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
23 of 26
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
Cross References
Hebrews 9:22And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.Exodus 29:7Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him.Exodus 29:1And this is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest's office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish,Leviticus 8:30And Moses took of the anointing oil, and of the blood which was upon the altar, and sprinkled it upon Aaron, and upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon his sons' garments with him; and sanctified Aaron, and his garments, and his sons, and his sons' garments with him.
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.