Exodus 29:44
And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar: I will sanctify also both Aaron and his sons, to minister to me in the priest's office.
Original Language Analysis
אֲקַדֵּ֖שׁ
And I will sanctify
H6942
אֲקַדֵּ֖שׁ
And I will sanctify
Strong's:
H6942
Word #:
1 of 13
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֹ֥הֶל
the tabernacle
H168
אֹ֥הֶל
the tabernacle
Strong's:
H168
Word #:
3 of 13
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
מוֹעֵ֖ד
of the congregation
H4150
מוֹעֵ֖ד
of the congregation
Strong's:
H4150
Word #:
4 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
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
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)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בָּנָ֛יו
and his sons
H1121
בָּנָ֛יו
and his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
10 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
אֲקַדֵּ֖שׁ
And I will sanctify
H6942
אֲקַדֵּ֖שׁ
And I will sanctify
Strong's:
H6942
Word #:
11 of 13
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
Cross References
Leviticus 21:15Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the LORD do sanctify him.John 10:36Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?Leviticus 22:16Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the LORD do sanctify them.Leviticus 22:9They shall therefore keep mine ordinance, lest they bear sin for it, and die therefore, if they profane it: I the LORD do sanctify them.
Historical Context
The daily burnt offerings (morning and evening) continued throughout Israel's history, maintaining the covenant relationship established at Sinai. This perpetual worship demonstrated that relationship with God requires ongoing devotion, not one-time commitment.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's eternal intercession fulfill the 'daily offerings' pattern?
- What does God's promise to 'dwell among you' mean for your daily life?
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Analysis & Commentary
God promises to dwell among Israel, meeting them at the tabernacle, His glory sanctifying the place and people. The daily offerings maintain covenant relationship—morning and evening, continually before the LORD. This perpetual worship prefigures Christ's eternal intercession and the New Covenant promise: 'I will be their God, and they shall be my people.' The tabernacle becomes the meeting place where God and man commune through prescribed atonement.