Exodus 29:32
And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Original Language Analysis
וּבָנָיו֙
and his sons
H1121
וּבָנָיו֙
and his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
3 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
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּשַׂ֣ר
the flesh
H1320
בְּשַׂ֣ר
the flesh
Strong's:
H1320
Word #:
5 of 13
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
הָאַ֔יִל
of the ram
H352
הָאַ֔יִל
of the ram
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
6 of 13
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
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)
הַלֶּ֖חֶם
and the bread
H3899
הַלֶּ֖חֶם
and the bread
Strong's:
H3899
Word #:
8 of 13
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
9 of 13
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בַּסָּ֑ל
that is in the basket
H5536
בַּסָּ֑ל
that is in the basket
Strong's:
H5536
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, a willow twig (as pendulous), i.e., an osier; but only as woven into a basket
פֶּ֖תַח
by the door
H6607
פֶּ֖תַח
by the door
Strong's:
H6607
Word #:
11 of 13
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
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.