Exodus 29:26
And thou shalt take the breast of the ram of Aaron's consecration, and wave it for a wave offering before the LORD: and it shall be thy part.
Original Language Analysis
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֣
And thou shalt take
H3947
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֣
And thou shalt take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
1 of 15
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מֵאֵ֤יל
of the ram
H352
מֵאֵ֤יל
of the ram
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
4 of 15
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
הַמִּלֻּאִים֙
consecration
H4394
הַמִּלֻּאִים֙
consecration
Strong's:
H4394
Word #:
5 of 15
a fulfilling (only in plural), i.e., (literally) a setting (of gems), or (technically) consecration (also concretely, a dedicatory sacrifice)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
6 of 15
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
וְהֵֽנַפְתָּ֥
and wave
H5130
וְהֵֽנַפְתָּ֥
and wave
Strong's:
H5130
Word #:
8 of 15
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
אֹת֛וֹ
H853
אֹת֛וֹ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
תְּנוּפָ֖ה
it for a wave offering
H8573
תְּנוּפָ֖ה
it for a wave offering
Strong's:
H8573
Word #:
10 of 15
a brandishing (in threat); by implication, tumult; specifically, the official undulation of sacrificial offerings
לִפְנֵ֣י
before
H6440
לִפְנֵ֣י
before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
11 of 15
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
12 of 15
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
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.