Exodus 29:34
And if ought of the flesh of the consecrations, or of the bread, remain unto the morning, then thou shalt burn the remainder with fire: it shall not be eaten, because it is holy.
Original Language Analysis
וְֽאִם
H518
וְֽאִם
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
1 of 17
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
הַנּוֹתָר֙
remain
H3498
הַנּוֹתָר֙
remain
Strong's:
H3498
Word #:
2 of 17
to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
מִבְּשַׂ֧ר
And if ought of the flesh
H1320
מִבְּשַׂ֧ר
And if ought of the flesh
Strong's:
H1320
Word #:
3 of 17
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
הַמִּלֻּאִ֛ים
of the consecrations
H4394
הַמִּלֻּאִ֛ים
of the consecrations
Strong's:
H4394
Word #:
4 of 17
a fulfilling (only in plural), i.e., (literally) a setting (of gems), or (technically) consecration (also concretely, a dedicatory sacrifice)
וּמִן
H4480
וּמִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
5 of 17
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
הַלֶּ֖חֶם
or of the bread
H3899
הַלֶּ֖חֶם
or of the bread
Strong's:
H3899
Word #:
6 of 17
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
7 of 17
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
הַבֹּ֑קֶר
unto the morning
H1242
הַבֹּ֑קֶר
unto the morning
Strong's:
H1242
Word #:
8 of 17
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
וְשָֽׂרַפְתָּ֤
then thou shalt burn
H8313
וְשָֽׂרַפְתָּ֤
then thou shalt burn
Strong's:
H8313
Word #:
9 of 17
to be (causatively, set) on fire
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַנּוֹתָר֙
remain
H3498
הַנּוֹתָר֙
remain
Strong's:
H3498
Word #:
11 of 17
to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
לֹ֥א
H3808
לֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
13 of 17
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
כִּי
H3588
כִּי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
15 of 17
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
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.