Exodus 29:27
And you shall consecrate the breast of the wave offering that is waved and the thigh of the priests’ portion that is contributed from the ram of ordination, from what was Aaron’s and his sons’.
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The specific parts of the ram that become the priests' portion are described not just as "the breast" and "the thigh," but as parts of distinct actions: the "wave offering" (moved back and forth) and the "heave offering" (lifted up and down). This ritualistic movement visually represented the sacred presentation of these portions to God before they were designated for Aaron and his sons.
This passage describes a specific part of the elaborate ordination ceremony for Aaron and his sons as priests. After the initial sacrifices and anointing, specific portions of a consecrated ram are designated for the priests, signifying their right to partake in what is offered to God. This ritual ensures a tangible connection between the priests' service and their divinely appointed portion.
Imagine setting aside a special meal after a big event – not just for anyone, but for those who served. That's what's happening here, but with a divine purpose.
In Exodus 29:27, the "breast of the wave offering" and the "thigh of the heave offering" from the ordination ram are set aside. This wasn't just any meat; it was a consecrated portion designated specifically for Aaron and his sons, the priests. This symbolized that their service was to be fully devoted to God, mirroring the dedication they received through these sacred meals.
The physical act of offering and receiving specific parts of an animal might seem distant, but it held profound meaning for how priests were set apart.
Exodus 29:27 describes the 'sanctifying' of the breast and thigh. This wasn't just about designating a meal; it was about a ritualistic setting apart. The 'wave offering' (breast) involved a back-and-forth motion, and the 'heave offering' (thigh) involved an up-and-down motion. These actions, described by commentators as potentially symbolizing the cross and presenting the offering to God, were part of the process that made these parts holy and thus suitable for the priests.
Understand the original words
terumah · Hebrew Noun
A material or symbolic object brought to the Lord to acknowledge His sovereignty, seek His favor, or express devotion; in this context, it refers to the portion of the peace offering designated for the priests.
This passage further details the priestly portions of offerings, including the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the heave offering, establishing them as a perpetual due for the priests and their families.
Hebrews 7:26This New Testament passage highlights Jesus as our High Priest, emphasizing His perfection and consecration, which parallels the symbolic consecration rituals for the Old Testament priests described in Exodus.
1 Samuel 2:28This verse reflects on the ongoing priestly service and its establishment in Israel, echoing the permanent statute for Aaron and his sons' portion mentioned in Exodus 29:27.
John 17:19Jesus' prayer, 'For their sake I consecrate myself,' parallels the idea of consecration in Exodus 29, showing how Christ's ultimate self-consecration serves His followers, just as the priests' consecration served Israel.
clarkeExodus 29:27: "And thou shalt sanctify the breast of the wave offering, and the shoulder of the heave offering, which is waved, and which is heaved up, of the ram of the consecration, even of that which is for Aaron, and of that which is for his sons:"
The breast of the wave-offering, and the shoulder of the heave-offering - As the wave-offering was agitated to and fro, and the heave-offering up and down, some have conceived that this twofold action represented the figure of the cross, on which…
calvinExodus 29:1-35: "And this is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest's office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish,"
And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons.
Cingesque illos baltheo: Aharon et flios ejus, et aptabis eis pileos, et erit eis sacerdotium in statutum perp…
The specific parts of the ram that become the priests' portion are described not just as "the breast" and "the thigh," but as parts of distinct actions: the "wave offering" (moved back and forth) and the "heave offering" (lifted up and down). This ritualistic movement visually represented the sacred presentation of these portions to God before they were designated for Aaron and his sons.
This passage describes a specific part of the elaborate ordination ceremony for Aaron and his sons as priests. After the initial sacrifices and anointing, specific portions of a consecrated ram are designated for the priests, signifying their right to partake in what is offered to God. This ritual ensures a tangible connection between the priests' service and their divinely appointed portion.
This passage describes a specific part of the elaborate ordination ceremony for Aaron and his sons as priests. After the initial sacrifices and anointing, specific portions of a consecrated ram are designated for the priests, signifying their right to partake in what is offered to God. This ritual ensures a tangible connection between the priests' service and their divinely appointed portion.
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"And you shall consecrate the breast of the wave offering that is waved and the thigh of the priests’ portion that is contributed from the ram of ordination, from what was Aaron’s and his sons’." — The specific parts of the ram that become the priests' portion are described not just as "the breast" and "the thigh," but as parts of distinct actions: the "wave offering" (moved back and forth) and…
