Exodus 29:3
And thou shalt put them into one basket, and bring them in the basket, with the bullock and the two rams.
Original Language Analysis
וְנָֽתַתָּ֤
And thou shalt put
H5414
וְנָֽתַתָּ֤
And thou shalt put
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
1 of 13
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אוֹתָם֙
H853
אוֹתָם֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עַל
H5921
עַל
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
בַּסָּ֑ל
basket
H5536
בַּסָּ֑ל
basket
Strong's:
H5536
Word #:
4 of 13
properly, a willow twig (as pendulous), i.e., an osier; but only as woven into a basket
אֶחָ֔ד
them into one
H259
אֶחָ֔ד
them into one
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
5 of 13
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
וְהִקְרַבְתָּ֥
and bring
H7126
וְהִקְרַבְתָּ֥
and bring
Strong's:
H7126
Word #:
6 of 13
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
אֹתָ֖ם
H853
אֹתָ֖ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בַּסָּ֑ל
basket
H5536
בַּסָּ֑ל
basket
Strong's:
H5536
Word #:
8 of 13
properly, a willow twig (as pendulous), i.e., an osier; but only as woven into a basket
וְאֶ֨ת
H854
וְאֶ֨ת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
9 of 13
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
הַפָּ֔ר
with the bullock
H6499
הַפָּ֔ר
with the bullock
Strong's:
H6499
Word #:
10 of 13
a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
וְאֵ֖ת
H853
וְאֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Historical Context
The basket (סַל, sal) served both practical transport and symbolic unity purposes—gathering separate loaves into one container. This would be presented at the tabernacle entrance where the consecration ceremony occurred.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ provide 'complete sustenance' rather than partial spiritual nourishment?
- What does gathering diverse breads in one basket teach about unity in Christ's body?
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Analysis & Commentary
The bread offerings are brought 'in the basket' along with the bullock and rams. The basket contains all three unleavened bread types, representing the complete provision of spiritual nourishment. Christ as the Bread of Life provides complete sustenance—not one kind but fullness. The basket gathering diverse breads into unity prefigures how Christ unites diverse believers into one body, all sustained by His life.