Exodus 29:24
And thou shalt put all in the hands of Aaron, and in the hands of his sons; and shalt wave them for a wave offering before the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
וְשַׂמְתָּ֣
And thou shalt put
H7760
וְשַׂמְתָּ֣
And thou shalt put
Strong's:
H7760
Word #:
1 of 13
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
הַכֹּ֔ל
H3605
הַכֹּ֔ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
2 of 13
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עַ֚ל
H5921
עַ֚ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כַּפֵּ֣י
all in the hands
H3709
כַּפֵּ֣י
all in the hands
Strong's:
H3709
Word #:
4 of 13
the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-
וְעַ֖ל
H5921
וְעַ֖ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
6 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כַּפֵּ֣י
all in the hands
H3709
כַּפֵּ֣י
all in the hands
Strong's:
H3709
Word #:
7 of 13
the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-
בָנָ֑יו
of his sons
H1121
בָנָ֑יו
of his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
8 of 13
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
וְהֵֽנַפְתָּ֥
and shalt wave
H5130
וְהֵֽנַפְתָּ֥
and shalt wave
Strong's:
H5130
Word #:
9 of 13
to quiver (i.e., vibrate up and down, or rock to and fro); used in a great variety of applications (including sprinkling, beckoning, rubbing, bastinad
אֹתָ֛ם
H853
אֹתָ֛ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
תְּנוּפָ֖ה
them for a wave
H8573
תְּנוּפָ֖ה
them for a wave
Strong's:
H8573
Word #:
11 of 13
a brandishing (in threat); by implication, tumult; specifically, the official undulation of sacrificial offerings
Cross References
Leviticus 7:30His own hands shall bring the offerings of the LORD made by fire, the fat with the breast, it shall he bring, that the breast may be waved for a wave offering before the LORD.Leviticus 8:27And he put all upon Aaron's hands, and upon his sons' hands, and waved them for a wave offering before the LORD.
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.