Exodus 29:28

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And it shall be Aaron's and his sons' by a statute for ever from the children of Israel: for it [is] an heave offering: and it shall be an heave offering from the children of Israel of the sacrifice of their peace offerings, [even] their heave offering unto the LORD.

Complete Jewish Bible:

this will belong to Aharon and his sons as their share perpetually due from the people of Isra'el - it will be a contribution from the people of Isra'el from their peace offerings, their contribution to ADONAI.

Berean Standard Bible:

This will belong to Aaron and his sons as a regular portion from the Israelites, for it is the heave offering the Israelites will make to the LORD from their peace offerings.

American Standard Version:

and it shall be for Aaron and his sons as their portion for ever from the children of Israel; for it is a heave-offering: and it shall be a heave-offering from the children of Israel of the sacrifices of their peace-offerings, even their heave-offering unto Jehovah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And it shall be Aaron's^{H175} and his sons^{H1121}' by a statute^{H2706} for ever^{H5769} from the children^{H1121} of Israel^{H3478}: for it is an heave offering^{H8641}: and it shall be an heave offering^{H8641} from the children^{H1121} of Israel^{H3478} of the sacrifice^{H2077} of their peace offerings^{H8002}, even their heave offering^{H8641} unto the LORD^{H3068}.

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Commentary for Exodus 29:28

1. **Themes:**
- **Priesthood and Consecration:** Exodus 29:28 is part of a larger section detailing the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests. The verse emphasizes that certain offerings are specifically designated for the priests.
- **Divine Ordinance:** The phrase "by a statute forever" indicates that this is not a temporary regulation but a permanent divine ordinance.
- **Sacred Offerings:** The concept of "heave offering" (terumah) refers to a type of offering that is raised or heaved up as a dedication to the Lord. It underscores the sanctity of the offerings and the priestly portion.
- **Worship and Sacrifice:** The verse connects the priestly inheritance to the peace offerings, which are voluntary sacrifices expressing thanksgiving or fulfilling a vow, reflecting a harmonious relationship between the people and God.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Mosaic Law:** This verse is set within the context of the Mosaic Law, given to the Israelites after their Exodus from Egypt. It is part of the instructions for establishing the priesthood and the system of worship.
- **Wilderness Period:** The laws and ordinances, including those for the priesthood, were given during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, before they entered the Promised Land.
- **Establishment of Priestly Class:** The detailed instructions for consecration and the allocation of offerings to Aaron and his descendants establish a hereditary priesthood, setting apart the tribe of Levi for sacred duties.
- **Covenantal Relationship:** The statute reinforces the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, with the priesthood serving as mediators. The priests' livelihood depends on the faithful offerings of the people, which in turn are part of the worship due to God.

In summary, Exodus 29:28 outlines the perpetual allocation of heave offerings from peace sacrifices to Aaron and his sons, establishing their role and support within the Israelite community as part of the divine worship system ordained by God.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: H2706
   There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֹק
   Transliteration: chôq
   Pronunciation: khoke
   Description: from חָקַק; an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage); appointed, bound, commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law, measure, [idiom] necessary, ordinance(-nary), portion, set time, statute, task.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5769
   There are 414 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עוֹלָם
   Transliteration: ʻôwlâm
   Pronunciation: o-lawm'
   Description: or עֹלָם; from עָלַם; properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always; alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare נֶצַח, עַד.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3478
   There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
   Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
   Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
   Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.
   
6. Strong's Number: H8641
   There are 63 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תְּרוּמָה
   Transliteration: tᵉrûwmâh
   Pronunciation: ter-oo-maw'
   Description: or תְּרֻמָה; (Deuteronomy 12:11), from רוּם; a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute; gift, heave offering (shoulder), oblation, offered(-ing).
   
7. Strong's Number: H2077
   There are 153 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זֶבַח
   Transliteration: zebach
   Pronunciation: zeh'-bakh
   Description: from זָבַח; properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act); offer(-ing), sacrifice.
   
8. Strong's Number: H8002
   There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֶׁלֶם
   Transliteration: shelem
   Pronunciation: sheh'-lem
   Description: from שָׁלַם; properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks; peace offering.
   
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.