King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
All the males among the priests shall eat thereof: it [is] most holy.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Any male from a family of cohanim may eat the sin offering; it is especially holy.
Berean Standard Bible:
Any male among the priests may eat it; it is most holy.
American Standard Version:
Every male among the priests shall eat thereof: it is most holy.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
All the males{H2145} among the priests{H3548} shall eat{H398} thereof: it is most{H6944} holy{H6944}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 18:10
- In the most holy [place] shalt thou eat it; every male shall eat it: it shall be holy unto thee.
Leviticus 6:17
- It shall not be baken with leaven. I have given it [unto them for] their portion of my offerings made by fire; it [is] most holy, as [is] the sin offering, and as the trespass offering.
Leviticus 6:18
- All the males among the children of Aaron shall eat of it. [It shall be] a statute for ever in your generations concerning the offerings of the LORD made by fire: every one that toucheth them shall be holy.
Leviticus 6:25
- Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, saying, This [is] the law of the sin offering: In the place where the burnt offering is killed shall the sin offering be killed before the LORD: it [is] most holy.
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Commentary for Leviticus 6:29
Leviticus 6:29 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that deals with the regulations for the grain offerings, which are a type of sacrifice in ancient Israelite worship. This particular verse is situated within the context of the priestly duties and the sanctity of the offerings made to God.
In the historical context, Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses and is considered part of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. It contains detailed instructions for the religious and ritual life of the Israelites, including the roles and responsibilities of the priests, who are descendants of Aaron, Moses' brother.
The verse itself highlights two important themes: the sanctity of the offerings and the exclusive right of the male priests to partake of them. The phrase "most holy" underscores the sacredness of the grain offering, indicating that it is set apart for divine use and must be treated with utmost respect. Only the male priests, who have been consecrated for service in the Tabernacle (and later the Temple), are permitted to eat from these offerings. This restriction to males likely reflects the patriarchal nature of the priestly system in ancient Israel, where priestly roles were hereditary and passed down through the male line.
By consuming the grain offering, the priests are not only receiving sustenance but also fulfilling their role in the ritual process, completing the sacrificial cycle by partaking in what has been dedicated to God. This act symbolizes the priests' unique position as mediators between the people and God, and it emphasizes the importance of the priesthood in maintaining the sacred order within the Israelite community.
In summary, Leviticus 6:29 reflects the sacredness of the priestly role and the offerings they oversee, reinforcing the exclusivity and sanctity of the priesthood in ancient Israelite society. It also illustrates the meticulous attention to detail and ritual purity that characterized the religious life of the Israelites as prescribed in the Torah.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2145
There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָכָר
Transliteration: zâkâr
Pronunciation: zaw-kawr'
Description: from זָכַר; properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex); [idiom] him, male, man(child, -kind). - Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. - Strong's Number: H398
There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָכַל
Transliteration: ʼâkal
Pronunciation: aw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. - Strong's Number: H6944
There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
Transliteration: qôdesh
Pronunciation: ko'-desh
Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary.