Exodus 29:25
And thou shalt receive them of their hands, and burn them upon the altar for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour before the LORD: it is an offering made by fire unto the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֤
And thou shalt receive
H3947
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֤
And thou shalt receive
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
1 of 14
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
אֹתָם֙
H853
אֹתָם֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מִיָּדָ֔ם
them of their hands
H3027
מִיָּדָ֔ם
them of their hands
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
3 of 14
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
וְהִקְטַרְתָּ֥
and burn
H6999
וְהִקְטַרְתָּ֥
and burn
Strong's:
H6999
Word #:
4 of 14
to smoke, i.e., turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
6 of 14
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הָֽעֹלָ֑ה
for a burnt offering
H5930
הָֽעֹלָ֑ה
for a burnt offering
Strong's:
H5930
Word #:
7 of 14
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
נִיח֙וֹחַ֙
for a sweet
H5207
נִיח֙וֹחַ֙
for a sweet
Strong's:
H5207
Word #:
9 of 14
properly, restful, i.e., pleasant; abstractly, delight
לִפְנֵ֣י
before
H6440
לִפְנֵ֣י
before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
10 of 14
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
לַֽיהוָֽה׃
the LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָֽה׃
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
11 of 14
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אִשֶּׁ֥ה
it is an offering made by fire
H801
אִשֶּׁ֥ה
it is an offering made by fire
Strong's:
H801
Word #:
12 of 14
properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice
Cross References
Leviticus 8:28And Moses took them from off their hands, and burnt them on the altar upon the burnt offering: they were consecrations for a sweet savour: it is an offering made by fire unto the LORD.Exodus 29:41And the other lamb thou shalt offer at even, and shalt do thereto according to the meat offering of the morning, and according to the drink offering thereof, for a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto 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.