Exodus 29:25

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And thou shalt receive them of their hands, and burn [them] upon the altar for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour before the LORD: it [is] an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then take them back; and burn them up in smoke on the altar, on top of the burnt offering, to be a pleasing aroma before ADONAI; it is an offering made to ADONAI by fire.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then take them from their hands and burn them on the altar atop the burnt offering as a pleasing aroma before the LORD; it is an offering made by fire to the LORD.

American Standard Version:

And thou shalt take them from their hands, and burn them on the altar upon the burnt-offering, for a sweet savor before Jehovah: it is an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And thou shalt receive^{H3947} them of their hands^{H3027}, and burn^{H6999} them upon the altar^{H4196} for a burnt offering^{H5930}, for a sweet^{H5207} savour^{H7381} before^{H6440} the LORD^{H3068}: it is an offering made by fire^{H801} unto the LORD^{H3068}.

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Commentary for Exodus 29:25

Exodus 29:25 is a verse that falls within the detailed instructions given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai regarding the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests. This particular verse is part of the broader context of the ordination ritual for the priesthood, which includes various sacrifices and ceremonial actions designed to sanctify the priests for their service in the tabernacle.

In this verse, God commands Moses to take specific items from the priests-to-be—likely referring to the fat of the peace offerings and the bread removed from the basket, as mentioned earlier in the chapter—and to burn them on the altar as a burnt offering. This act is to be performed as a "sweet savour" before the Lord, indicating that the offering is pleasing to God. The concept of a "sweet savour" is significant in the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, symbolizing the idea that the worship and obedience of the people, when done according to God's will, are acceptable and delightful to Him.

The burnt offering, or "holocaust" in some translations, was a complete offering to God, where the entire animal was consumed by fire on the altar, representing the total dedication of the worshiper to God. The fact that this offering is made by fire underscores its consuming nature and the purity of the sacrifice. Fire, in the context of Old Testament sacrifices, also symbolizes God's presence and His acceptance of the offering.

Historically, this verse reflects the intricate sacrificial system established by God for the Israelites, which was central to their religious life and worship. The detailed prescriptions for sacrifices and priestly duties served to create a distinct identity for the Israelites, setting them apart from other ancient Near Eastern cultures and religions. The meticulous adherence to these rituals was believed to maintain the covenant relationship between God and His people, ensuring His presence among them.

In summary, Exodus 29:25 emphasizes the importance of proper ritual in the consecration of priests and the worship of God. It highlights the themes of dedication, purity, and the pleasing nature of offerings made in accordance with divine instruction, all within the context of the unique covenantal relationship between God and the nation of Israel.

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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: 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6999
   There are 112 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָטַר
   Transliteration: qâṭar
   Pronunciation: kaw-tar'
   Description: a primitive root (identical with through the idea of fumigation in a close place and perhaps thus driving out the occupants); to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship); burn (incense, sacrifice) (upon), (altar for) incense, kindle, offer (incense, a sacrifice).
   
4. Strong's Number: H4196
   There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
   Transliteration: mizbêach
   Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
   Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5930
   There are 262 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֹלָה
   Transliteration: ʻôlâh
   Pronunciation: o-law'
   Description: or עוֹלָה; feminine active participle of עָלָה; a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke); ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also עֶוֶל.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5207
   There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נִיחוֹחַ
   Transliteration: nîychôwach
   Pronunciation: nee-kho'-akh
   Description: or נִיחֹחַ; from נוּחַ; properly, restful, i.e. pleasant; abstractly, delight; sweet (odour).
   
7. Strong's Number: H7381
   There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רֵיחַ
   Transliteration: rêyach
   Pronunciation: ray'-akh
   Description: from רוּחַ; odor (as if blown); savour, scent, smell.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6440
   There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּנִים
   Transliteration: pânîym
   Pronunciation: paw-neem'
   Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.
   
9. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
10. Strong's Number: H801
    There are 357 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אִשָּׁה
    Transliteration: ʼishshâh
    Pronunciation: ish-shaw'
    Description: the same as אֶשָּׁה, but used in a liturgical sense; properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice; (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire.