King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Moses took the breast, and waved it [for] a wave offering before the LORD: [for] of the ram of consecration it was Moses' part; as the LORD commanded Moses.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Moshe took the breast and waved it as a wave offering before ADONAI; it was Moshe's portion of the ram of consecration - as ADONAI had ordered Moshe.
Berean Standard Bible:
He also took the breast—Moses’ portion of the ram of ordination—and waved it before the LORD as a wave offering, as the LORD had commanded him.
American Standard Version:
And Moses took the breast, and waved it for a wave-offering before Jehovah: it was Moses’ portion of the ram of consecration; as Jehovah commanded Moses.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Moses{H4872} took{H3947} the breast{H2373}, and waved{H5130} it for a wave offering{H8573} before{H6440} the LORD{H3068}: for of the ram{H352} of consecration{H4394} it was Moses{H4872}' part{H4490}; as the LORD{H3068} commanded{H6680} Moses{H4872}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 7:30
- His own hands shall bring the offerings of the LORD made by fire, the fat with the breast, it shall he bring, that the breast may be waved [for] a wave offering before the LORD.
Leviticus 7:34
- For the wave breast and the heave shoulder have I taken of the children of Israel from off the sacrifices of their peace offerings, and have given them unto Aaron the priest and unto his sons by a statute for ever from among the children of Israel.
Exodus 29:26
- And thou shalt take the breast of the ram of Aaron's consecration, and wave it [for] a wave offering before the LORD: and it shall be thy part.
Exodus 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:
1 Peter 4:11
- If any man speak, [let him speak] as the oracles of God; if any man minister, [let him do it] as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Isaiah 66:20
- And they shall bring all your brethren [for] an offering unto the LORD out of all nations upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and upon mules, and upon swift beasts, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith the LORD, as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the LORD.
1 Corinthians 10:31
- Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
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Commentary for Leviticus 8:29
Leviticus 8:29 is part of the narrative describing the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests in the newly established Israelite priesthood. This event occurs after the construction of the Tabernacle, which is the portable dwelling place for God among the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness.
**Themes:**
1. **Consecration and Ordination:** The primary theme is the consecration of the priesthood. The elaborate rituals, including offerings and anointing, set apart Aaron and his sons for their sacred duties.
2. **Wave Offering:** The specific act of waving the breast of the ram before the Lord signifies the dedication of the offering to God and represents the portion given to the priests as their due for their service.
3. **Divine Command:** The phrase "as the LORD commanded Moses" emphasizes the importance of adherence to God's instructions. It underscores the concept of obedience to divine law, a recurring theme throughout the Pentateuch.
4. **Sacrifice and Atonement:** The broader context of Leviticus is filled with instructions on various sacrifices, including sin offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings, all of which are means of atonement and maintaining a right relationship with God.
**Historical Context:**
The Book of Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses and is set during the time of the Exodus, after the Israelites had been delivered from slavery in Egypt and before they entered the Promised Land. The laws and rituals outlined in the book reflect the practices of ancient Israelite religion, which was centered around the Tabernacle and later the Temple in Jerusalem.
The consecration of the priests was a critical moment in establishing the religious structure and hierarchy that would guide the spiritual life of the Israelites. It was essential for maintaining the proper worship of God and for the functioning of the community's religious and social life, as the priests were responsible for mediating between God and the people, teaching the law, and overseeing religious ceremonies.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4872
There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
Transliteration: Môsheh
Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses. - 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. - Strong's Number: H2373
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָזֶה
Transliteration: châzeh
Pronunciation: khaw-zeh'
Description: from חָזָה; the breast (as most seen in front); breast. - Strong's Number: H5130
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נוּף
Transliteration: nûwph
Pronunciation: noof
Description: a primitive root; to quiver (i.e. vibrate up and down, or rock to and fro); used in a great variety of applications (including sprinkling, beckoning, rubbing, bastinadoing, sawing, waving, etc.); lift up, move, offer, perfume, send, shake, sift, strike, wave. - Strong's Number: H8573
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּנוּפָה
Transliteration: tᵉnûwphâh
Pronunciation: ten-oo-faw'
Description: from נוּף; a brandishing (in threat); by implication, tumult; specifically, the official undulation of sacrificial offerings; offering, shaking, wave (offering). - 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. - 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. - 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. - Strong's Number: H4394
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִלֻּא
Transliteration: milluʼ
Pronunciation: mil-loo'
Description: from מָלֵא; a fulfilling (only in plural), i.e. (literally) a setting (of gems), or (technically) consecration (also concretely, a dedicatory sacrifice); consecration, be set. - Strong's Number: H4490
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָנָה
Transliteration: mânâh
Pronunciation: maw-naw'
Description: from מָנָה; properly, something weighed out, i.e. (generally) a division; specifically (of food) a ration; also a lot; such things as belonged, part, portion. - Strong's Number: H6680
There are 475 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָוָה
Transliteration: tsâvâh
Pronunciation: tsaw-vaw'
Description: a primitive root; (intensively) to constitute, enjoin; appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order.