Exodus 29:22
Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and the right shoulder; for it is a ram of consecration:
Original Language Analysis
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֣
Also thou shalt take
H3947
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֣
Also thou shalt take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
1 of 27
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
מִן
H4480
מִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
2 of 27
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
אֵ֥יל
for it is a ram
H352
אֵ֥יל
for it is a ram
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
3 of 27
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
הַחֵ֙לֶב֙
and the fat
H2459
הַחֵ֙לֶב֙
and the fat
Strong's:
H2459
Word #:
4 of 27
fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
וְהָֽאַלְיָ֜ה
and the rump
H451
וְהָֽאַלְיָ֜ה
and the rump
Strong's:
H451
Word #:
5 of 27
the stout part, i.e., the fat tail of the middle eastern sheep
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַחֵ֙לֶב֙
and the fat
H2459
הַחֵ֙לֶב֙
and the fat
Strong's:
H2459
Word #:
7 of 27
fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה
that covereth
H3680
הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה
that covereth
Strong's:
H3680
Word #:
8 of 27
properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַקֶּ֗רֶב
the inwards
H7130
הַקֶּ֗רֶב
the inwards
Strong's:
H7130
Word #:
10 of 27
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
וְאֵ֨ת
H853
וְאֵ֨ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יֹתֶ֤רֶת
and the caul
H3508
יֹתֶ֤רֶת
and the caul
Strong's:
H3508
Word #:
12 of 27
the lobe or flap of the liver (as if redundant or outhanging)
הַכָּבֵד֙
above the liver
H3516
הַכָּבֵד֙
above the liver
Strong's:
H3516
Word #:
13 of 27
the liver (as the heaviest of the viscera)
וְאֵ֣ת׀
H853
וְאֵ֣ת׀
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
14 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַכְּלָיֹ֗ת
kidneys
H3629
הַכְּלָיֹ֗ת
kidneys
Strong's:
H3629
Word #:
16 of 27
a kidney (as an essential organ); figuratively, the mind (as the interior self)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
17 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַחֵ֙לֶב֙
and the fat
H2459
הַחֵ֙לֶב֙
and the fat
Strong's:
H2459
Word #:
18 of 27
fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
19 of 27
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עֲלֵיהֶ֔ן
H5921
עֲלֵיהֶ֔ן
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
20 of 27
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
וְאֵ֖ת
H853
וְאֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
21 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַיָּמִ֑ין
that is upon them and the right
H3225
הַיָּמִ֑ין
that is upon them and the right
Strong's:
H3225
Word #:
23 of 27
the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
כִּ֛י
H3588
כִּ֛י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
24 of 27
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אֵ֥יל
for it is a ram
H352
אֵ֥יל
for it is a ram
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
25 of 27
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
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.