Exodus 29:31
And thou shalt take the ram of the consecration, and seethe his flesh in the holy place.
Original Language Analysis
וְאֵ֛ת
H853
וְאֵ֛ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
1 of 9
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֵ֥יל
the ram
H352
אֵ֥יל
the ram
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
2 of 9
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
הַמִּלֻּאִ֖ים
of the consecration
H4394
הַמִּלֻּאִ֖ים
of the consecration
Strong's:
H4394
Word #:
3 of 9
a fulfilling (only in plural), i.e., (literally) a setting (of gems), or (technically) consecration (also concretely, a dedicatory sacrifice)
תִּקָּ֑ח
And thou shalt take
H3947
תִּקָּ֑ח
And thou shalt take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
4 of 9
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
וּבִשַּׁלְתָּ֥
and seethe
H1310
וּבִשַּׁלְתָּ֥
and seethe
Strong's:
H1310
Word #:
5 of 9
properly, to boil up; hence, to be done in cooking; figuratively to ripen
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 9
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּשָׂר֖וֹ
his flesh
H1320
בְּשָׂר֖וֹ
his flesh
Strong's:
H1320
Word #:
7 of 9
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
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.