Exodus 29:27
And thou shalt sanctify the breast of the wave offering, and the shoulder of the heave offering, which is waved, and which is heaved up, of the ram of the consecration, even of that which is for Aaron, and of that which is for his sons:
Original Language Analysis
וְקִדַּשְׁתָּ֞
And thou shalt sanctify
H6942
וְקִדַּשְׁתָּ֞
And thou shalt sanctify
Strong's:
H6942
Word #:
1 of 17
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
אֵ֣ת׀
H853
אֵ֣ת׀
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַתְּנוּפָ֗ה
of the wave offering
H8573
הַתְּנוּפָ֗ה
of the wave offering
Strong's:
H8573
Word #:
4 of 17
a brandishing (in threat); by implication, tumult; specifically, the official undulation of sacrificial offerings
וְאֵת֙
H853
וְאֵת֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַתְּרוּמָ֔ה
of the heave offering
H8641
הַתְּרוּמָ֔ה
of the heave offering
Strong's:
H8641
Word #:
7 of 17
a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
וּמֵֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
even of that which
H834
וּמֵֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
even of that which
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הוּנַ֖ף
which is waved
H5130
הוּנַ֖ף
which is waved
Strong's:
H5130
Word #:
9 of 17
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
וּמֵֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
even of that which
H834
וּמֵֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
even of that which
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
10 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הוּרָ֑ם
and which is heaved up
H7311
הוּרָ֑ם
and which is heaved up
Strong's:
H7311
Word #:
11 of 17
to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
מֵאֵיל֙
of the ram
H352
מֵאֵיל֙
of the ram
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
12 of 17
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
הַמִּלֻּאִ֔ים
of the consecration
H4394
הַמִּלֻּאִ֔ים
of the consecration
Strong's:
H4394
Word #:
13 of 17
a fulfilling (only in plural), i.e., (literally) a setting (of gems), or (technically) consecration (also concretely, a dedicatory sacrifice)
וּמֵֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
even of that which
H834
וּמֵֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
even of that which
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
14 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Leviticus 10:15The heave shoulder and the wave breast shall they bring with the offerings made by fire of the fat, to wave it for a wave offering before the LORD; and it shall be thine, and thy sons' with thee, by a statute for ever; as the LORD hath commanded.Numbers 18:11And this is thine; the heave offering of their gift, with all the wave offerings of the children of Israel: I have given them unto thee, and to thy sons and to thy daughters with thee, by a statute for ever: every one that is clean in thy house shall eat of it.Deuteronomy 18:3And this shall be the priest's due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep; and they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.
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.