Exodus 29:30
And that son that is priest in his stead shall put them on seven days, when he cometh into the tabernacle of the congregation to minister in the holy place.
Original Language Analysis
שִׁבְעַ֣ת
them on seven
H7651
שִׁבְעַ֣ת
them on seven
Strong's:
H7651
Word #:
1 of 13
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
יָמִ֗ים
days
H3117
יָמִ֗ים
days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 13
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
יִלְבָּשָׁ֧ם
in his stead shall put
H3847
יִלְבָּשָׁ֧ם
in his stead shall put
Strong's:
H3847
Word #:
3 of 13
properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
הַכֹּהֵ֛ן
that is priest
H3548
הַכֹּהֵ֛ן
that is priest
Strong's:
H3548
Word #:
4 of 13
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
תַּחְתָּ֖יו
H8478
תַּחְתָּ֖יו
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
5 of 13
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
מִבָּנָ֑יו
And that son
H1121
מִבָּנָ֑יו
And that son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
6 of 13
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
7 of 13
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יָבֹ֛א
when he cometh
H935
יָבֹ֛א
when he cometh
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
8 of 13
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אֹ֥הֶל
into the tabernacle
H168
אֹ֥הֶל
into the tabernacle
Strong's:
H168
Word #:
10 of 13
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
מוֹעֵ֖ד
of the congregation
H4150
מוֹעֵ֖ד
of the congregation
Strong's:
H4150
Word #:
11 of 13
properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for
Historical Context
The seven-day period required priests to remain at the tabernacle entrance day and night, repeating sacrificial rituals daily. This intensive preparation demonstrated that priestly service demanded total commitment and thorough consecration.
Questions for Reflection
- How does remaining 'at the tabernacle entrance' picture abiding in Christ?
- What does seven-day consecration teach about the completeness of preparation God requires?
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Analysis & Commentary
The seven-day consecration period represents complete, perfect preparation (seven = completeness). Aaron and his sons must remain at the tabernacle entrance throughout, unable to leave, fully devoted to consecration. This prefigures how believers, once called to Christ, must remain in Him continually—not part-time but full devotion. The daily repetition of sacrifices emphasizes that consecration requires ongoing renewal, ultimately fulfilled in Christ's once-for-all sacrifice.