Exodus 29:35
And thus shalt thou do unto Aaron, and to his sons, according to all things which I have commanded thee: seven days shalt thou consecrate them.
Original Language Analysis
וְעָשִׂ֜יתָ
And thus shalt thou do
H6213
וְעָשִׂ֜יתָ
And thus shalt thou do
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 12
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
וּלְבָנָיו֙
and to his sons
H1121
וּלְבָנָיו֙
and to his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
3 of 12
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
כָּ֔כָה
H3602
כְּכֹ֥ל
H3605
כְּכֹ֥ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
5 of 12
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
6 of 12
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
צִוִּ֖יתִי
according to all things which I have commanded
H6680
צִוִּ֖יתִי
according to all things which I have commanded
Strong's:
H6680
Word #:
7 of 12
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
אֹתָ֑כָה
H853
אֹתָ֑כָה
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
thee seven
H7651
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
thee seven
Strong's:
H7651
Word #:
9 of 12
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
יָמִ֖ים
days
H3117
יָמִ֖ים
days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
10 of 12
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
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?
Related Resources
Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.
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.