Exodus 29:28
And it shall be Aaron's and his sons' by a statute for ever from the children of Israel: for it is an heave offering: and it shall be an heave offering from the children of Israel of the sacrifice of their peace offerings, even their heave offering unto the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
וְהָיָה֩
H1961
וְהָיָה֩
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 20
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
בְּנֵֽי
and his sons
H1121
בְּנֵֽי
and his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
3 of 20
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
לְחָק
by a statute
H2706
לְחָק
by a statute
Strong's:
H2706
Word #:
4 of 20
an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
עוֹלָ֗ם
for ever
H5769
עוֹלָ֗ם
for ever
Strong's:
H5769
Word #:
5 of 20
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
מֵאֵת֙
H853
מֵאֵת֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּנֵֽי
and his sons
H1121
בְּנֵֽי
and his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
7 of 20
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
8 of 20
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
9 of 20
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
תְּרֽוּמָתָ֖ם
and it shall be an heave offering
H8641
תְּרֽוּמָתָ֖ם
and it shall be an heave offering
Strong's:
H8641
Word #:
10 of 20
a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
ה֑וּא
H1931
ה֑וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
11 of 20
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
תְּרֽוּמָתָ֖ם
and it shall be an heave offering
H8641
תְּרֽוּמָתָ֖ם
and it shall be an heave offering
Strong's:
H8641
Word #:
12 of 20
a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
יִֽהְיֶ֨ה
H1961
יִֽהְיֶ֨ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
13 of 20
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
מֵאֵ֤ת
H853
מֵאֵ֤ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
14 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּנֵֽי
and his sons
H1121
בְּנֵֽי
and his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
15 of 20
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
16 of 20
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
מִזִּבְחֵ֣י
of the sacrifice
H2077
מִזִּבְחֵ֣י
of the sacrifice
Strong's:
H2077
Word #:
17 of 20
properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
שַׁלְמֵיהֶ֔ם
of their peace offerings
H8002
שַׁלְמֵיהֶ֔ם
of their peace offerings
Strong's:
H8002
Word #:
18 of 20
properly, requital, i.e., a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
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.