King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the breasts and the right shoulder Aaron waved [for] a wave offering before the LORD; as Moses commanded.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The breasts and right thigh Aharon waved as a wave offering before ADONAI, as Moshe had ordered.
Berean Standard Bible:
but he waved the breasts and the right thigh as a wave offering before the LORD, as Moses had commanded.
American Standard Version:
and the breasts and the right thigh Aaron waved for a wave-offering before Jehovah; as Moses commanded.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the breasts{H2373} and the right{H3225} shoulder{H7785} Aaron{H175} waved{H5130} for a wave offering{H8573} before{H6440} the LORD{H3068}; as Moses{H4872} commanded{H6680}.
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 29:24
- And thou shalt put all in the hands of Aaron, and in the hands of his sons; and shalt wave them [for] a wave offering before the LORD.
Luke 2:13
- And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Leviticus 7:24
- And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn with beasts, may be used in any other use: but ye shall in no wise eat of it.
Leviticus 7:26
- Moreover ye shall eat no manner of blood, [whether it be] of fowl or of beast, in any of your dwellings.
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.
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Commentary for Leviticus 9:21
Leviticus 9:21 is part of the narrative describing the elaborate ritual conducted by Aaron, the high priest, and his sons on the eighth day after their consecration. This event marks the formal inauguration of the tabernacle, the portable sanctuary that served as the center of worship for the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. The verse specifically mentions the wave offering, which involved presenting the breast and right shoulder of a sacrificial animal before the Lord. This action was done in accordance with the instructions that Moses received from God, emphasizing the importance of adherence to divine commandments in worship.
The wave offering symbolized the dedication of the priests and the people to God, as they literally waved or elevated the choice parts of the sacrifice as a gesture of surrender and devotion. Historically, this ritual took place after the people of Israel had been delivered from Egypt and were in the process of establishing their religious identity and practices, distinct from the idolatrous customs of the surrounding nations. The detailed descriptions of sacrifices and offerings in Leviticus served to guide the Israelites in their worship, ensuring that their approach to God was characterized by reverence, obedience, and holiness.
In summary, Leviticus 9:21 reflects the meticulous observance of worship rituals as commanded by God through Moses. It underscores the themes of obedience, consecration, and the unique relationship between God and the Israelites, which was mediated through the priesthood and the sacrificial system. The wave offering itself was a tangible expression of the priests' and the people's submission to God's sovereignty and their commitment to the covenant they had entered into with Him.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H3225
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָמִין
Transliteration: yâmîyn
Pronunciation: yaw-meen'
Description: from יָמַן; the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south; [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. - Strong's Number: H7785
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שׁוֹק
Transliteration: shôwq
Pronunciation: shoke
Description: from שׁוּק; the (lower) leg (as a runner); hip, leg, shoulder, thigh. - 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. - 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: 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: 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.