Exodus 29:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And thou shalt take the other ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"Take the other ram: Aharon and his sons are to lay their hands on the ram's head;

Berean Standard Bible:

Take the second ram, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head.

American Standard Version:

And thou shalt take the other ram; and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands upon the head of the ram.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And thou shalt take^{H3947} the other^{H8145} ram^{H352}; and Aaron^{H175} and his sons^{H1121} shall put^{H5564} their hands^{H3027} upon the head^{H7218} of the ram^{H352}.

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Commentary for Exodus 29:19

1. **Themes:**
- **Consecration:** Exodus 29:19 is part of a detailed ritual for the consecration (setting apart for a sacred purpose) of Aaron and his sons as priests. The act of placing hands on the ram symbolizes the transfer of their sins to the sacrificial animal.
- **Atonement and Sacrifice:** The ram serves as a sin offering, which is central to the themes of atonement and propitiation in the Old Testament. The sacrifice is meant to make amends for sin and impurity, allowing the priests to serve in God's presence.
- **Priesthood and Mediation:** The establishment of the priesthood highlights the role of mediators between God and the people. Aaron and his descendants are being ordained to perform this sacred duty.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **The Exodus Era:** This event occurs shortly after the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, during their time at Mount Sinai. Here, God is establishing the religious and social structures that will define Israelite society.
- **Mosaic Law:** The instructions for the consecration of priests are part of the Mosaic Law, which God gives to Moses on Mount Sinai. These laws govern religious practices, moral conduct, and civil affairs.
- **Setting Up Worship:** The detailed prescriptions for worship, including the ordination of priests, are part of God's instructions for setting up the Tabernacle, the portable place of worship that the Israelites will carry with them through the wilderness.
- **Covenant Relationship:** The establishment of the priesthood and the sacrificial system is integral to maintaining the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The rituals and sacrifices are means by which the people can approach God and find forgiveness.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3947
   There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לָקַח
   Transliteration: lâqach
   Pronunciation: law-kakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8145
   There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁנִי
   Transliteration: shênîy
   Pronunciation: shay-nee'
   Description: from שָׁנָה; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again; again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time).
   
3. Strong's Number: H352
   There are 256 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַיִל
   Transliteration: ʼayil
   Pronunciation: ah'-yil
   Description: from the same as אוּל; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or other strong tree; mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree.
   
4. Strong's Number: H175
   There are 480 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַהֲרוֹן
   Transliteration: ʼAhărôwn
   Pronunciation: a-har-one'
   Description: of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses; Aaron.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5564
   There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סָמַךְ
   Transliteration: çâmak
   Pronunciation: saw-mak'
   Description: a primitive root; to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense); bear up, establish, (up-) hold, lay, lean, lie hard, put, rest self, set self, stand fast, stay (self), sustain.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3027
   There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָד
   Transliteration: yâd
   Pronunciation: yawd
   Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves.
   
8. Strong's Number: H7218
   There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רֹאשׁ
   Transliteration: rôʼsh
   Pronunciation: roshe
   Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top.