Exodus 29:23
And one loaf of bread, and one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer out of the basket of the unleavened bread that is before the LORD:
Original Language Analysis
וְכִכַּ֨ר
loaf
H3603
וְכִכַּ֨ר
loaf
Strong's:
H3603
Word #:
1 of 14
a circle, i.e., (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the ghor or valley of the jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or l
לֶ֥חֶם
of bread
H3899
לֶ֥חֶם
of bread
Strong's:
H3899
Word #:
2 of 14
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
לֶ֥חֶם
of bread
H3899
לֶ֥חֶם
of bread
Strong's:
H3899
Word #:
5 of 14
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
שֶׁ֛מֶן
of oiled
H8081
שֶׁ֛מֶן
of oiled
Strong's:
H8081
Word #:
6 of 14
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
מִסַּל֙
out of the basket
H5536
מִסַּל֙
out of the basket
Strong's:
H5536
Word #:
10 of 14
properly, a willow twig (as pendulous), i.e., an osier; but only as woven into a basket
הַמַּצּ֔וֹת
of the unleavened bread
H4682
הַמַּצּ֔וֹת
of the unleavened bread
Strong's:
H4682
Word #:
11 of 14
properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet (i.e., not soured or bittered with yeast); specifically, an unfermented cake or loaf, or (elliptically) the fes
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
12 of 14
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
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.