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Exodus 29:31-35 meaningDecember 9, 2020

The LORD describes what to do with the rest of the second ram sacrifice. The flesh of the ram (minus the breast and thigh) were to be boiled and eaten by Aaron and his sons (the priests) and no one else. Any flesh leftover was to be burned because it was considered holy and was not to be used for everyday purposes.

Exodus 29:29-30 meaningDecember 9, 2020

The LORD describes how the garments of the high priest were to be handed down to the designated replacement. This was to take place during an ordination ceremony that was to last seven days.

Exodus 29:26-28 meaningDecember 9, 2020

The LORD describes what Moses needed to do with the ram's breast. It was to be a wave offering to the LORD and then given to Aaron and his priests. It was also meant to be a heave offering as well as a wave offering.

Exodus 29:22-25 meaningDecember 9, 2020

The LORD describes the next part of the ordination ceremony. Aaron and his sons were given parts of the sacrificed animal along with bread cakes. They then waved them as an offering to the LORD. This offering was then burned on the altar in the LORD's presence.

Exodus 29:19-21 meaningDecember 9, 2020

The LORD describes the sacrifice of the third animal, the second ram. The ram was to be slaughtered and its blood put on the lobe of the right ear of Aaron and his sons, on their right thumbs, and on their right big toes. Blood from the altar and anointing oil were to be sprinkled on their garments as well.

Exodus 29:15-18 meaningDecember 9, 2020

The LORD describes another sin offering requiring a ram.

Exodus 29:10-14 meaningDecember 9, 2020

The LORD describes the sin offering required to atone for the sins of Aaron and his sons. Sinful and fallen people must be cleansed before they can minister in the presence of the holy God.

Exodus 29:5-9 meaningDecember 9, 2020

The priestly garments are to be placed on Aaron and his sons in preparation for the ceremony itself. Aaron would be clothed with the High Priest’s garments.

Exodus 29:4 meaningDecember 9, 2020

The first step in the ordination ceremony was the washing of the priests, Aaron and his sons had to be cleansed before they could be set aside for service to the LORD.

Exodus 29:1-3 meaningDecember 9, 2020

The LORD summarizes what should be included in the ordination ceremony of the priests. Animals for sacrifice, unleavened food, and oil should be brought to the ritual.

Exodus 28:40-43 meaningDecember 8, 2020

The LORD describes what ordinary priests were to wear.

Exodus 28:36-39 meaningDecember 8, 2020

The LORD describes the golden plate. It was to adorn the turban and be worn on the High Priest's head. The account of the making of the golden plate is in Exodus 39:30 – 31.

Exodus 28:31-35 meaningDecember 8, 2020

The LORD describes how the High Priest's robe was to be made. The account of the making of the golden plate is in Exodus 39:22 – 27.

Exodus 28:29-30 meaningDecember 8, 2020

God commands that the Urim and the Thummim be placed in the breastpiece over Aaron’s heart.

Exodus 28:22-28 meaningDecember 8, 2020

The description of the breastpiece continues.

Exodus 28:15-21 meaningDecember 8, 2020

God describes how to make the breastpiece for the priestly outfit. It was to be made of the same material as the ephod and was to have twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel.

Exodus 28:6-14 meaningDecember 8, 2020

The LORD describes how the ephod was to be made. It was an outer piece of clothing that covered the upper body of the priest. The material was similar to the curtains of the tabernacle. It was to be made by skilled craftsmen.

Exodus 28:1-5 meaningDecember 8, 2020

The LORD describes the priestly garments that are to be made by skilled craftsmen. These garments for Aaron and his sons.

Exodus 27:20-21 meaningDecember 3, 2020

God's focus shifts from the construction of the tabernacle and the courtyard to the responsibilities of the priests in and around the tabernacle. The first task is ensuring that the lamp would burn continually. This requirement is repeated in Leviticus 24:1 – 4.

Exodus 27:9-19 meaningDecember 3, 2020

The LORD describes how the court (or courtyard) was to be built. It was to surround the tabernacle. It provided a special place where the people of Israel could meet with and worship their LORD. The account of the courtyard's construction was recorded in Exodus 38:9 – 20.

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