Leviticus 8:27
Leviticus 8:27 in Multiple Translations
He put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and waved them before the LORD as a wave offering.
And he put all upon Aaron’s hands, and upon his sons’ hands, and waved them for a wave offering before the LORD.
and he put the whole upon the hands of Aaron, and upon the hands of his sons, and waved them for a wave-offering before Jehovah.
And he put them all on the hands of Aaron and on the hands of his sons, waving them for a wave offering before the Lord.
Then he gave them to Aaron and his sons, and waved them before the Lord as a wave offering.
So hee put all in Aarons handes, and in his sonnes handes, and shooke it to and from before the Lord.
and putteth the whole on the hands of Aaron, and on the hands of his sons, and waveth them — a wave-offering before Jehovah.
He put all these in Aaron’s hands and in his sons’ hands, and waved them for a wave offering before the LORD.
And he put all upon Aaron's hands, and upon his sons' hands, and waved them for a wave-offering before the LORD.
Delivering all to Aaron, and to his sons: wile having lifted them up before the Lord,
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 8:27
Study Notes — Leviticus 8:27
- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 8:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 8:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 8:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 8:27
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 8:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 8:27
- Sermons on Leviticus 8:27
Context — The Ram of Ordination
27He put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and waved them before the LORD as a wave offering.
28Then Moses took these from their hands and burned them on the altar with the burnt offering. This was an ordination offering, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD. 29He 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 30:21 | Their leader will be one of their own, and their ruler will arise from their midst. And I will bring him near, and he will approach Me, for who would dare on his own to approach Me?” declares the LORD. |
| 2 | Hebrews 9:14 | how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! |
| 3 | Exodus 29:24–37 | Put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and wave them before the LORD as a wave offering. Then take them from their hands and burn them on the altar atop the burnt offering as a pleasing aroma before the LORD; it is an offering made by fire to the LORD. Take the breast of the ram of Aaron’s ordination and wave it before the LORD as a wave offering, and it will be your portion. Consecrate for Aaron and his sons the breast of the wave offering that is waved and the thigh of the heave offering that is lifted up from the ram of ordination. 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. The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them. The son who succeeds him as priest and enters the Tent of Meeting to minister in the Holy Place must wear them for seven days. You are to take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place. At the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket. They must eat those things by which atonement was made for their ordination and consecration. But no outsider may eat them, because these things are sacred. And if any of the meat of ordination or any bread is left until the morning, you are to burn up the remainder. It must not be eaten, because it is sacred. This is what you are to do for Aaron and his sons based on all that I have commanded you, taking seven days to ordain them. Sacrifice a bull as a sin offering each day for atonement. Purify the altar by making atonement for it, and anoint it to consecrate it. For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy. |
| 4 | Leviticus 7:30–31 | With his own hands he is to bring the offerings made by fire to the LORD; he shall bring the fat, together with the breast, and wave the breast as a wave offering before the LORD. The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons. |
Leviticus 8:27 Summary
[Leviticus 8:27 shows us that the priests, Aaron and his sons, were given a special role in offering sacrifices to God. They were to wave the offerings before the Lord, symbolizing their surrender and dedication to Him. This reminds us that, as believers, we are also called to surrender our lives to God, just as Jesus taught in Matthew 16:24-25, where He says that whoever wants to follow Him must take up their cross and follow Him. By surrendering our lives to God, we can experience the joy and freedom of being used by Him for His purposes, as seen in Romans 12:1-2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of waving the offerings before the Lord in Leviticus 8:27?
The act of waving the offerings before the Lord was a symbolic gesture of dedication and surrender to God, as seen in Exodus 29:24, where a similar wave offering was made during the ordination of the priests.
Why did Moses put the offerings in the hands of Aaron and his sons?
Moses put the offerings in the hands of Aaron and his sons to symbolize their role as priests and intermediaries between God and the people, as instructed in Leviticus 7:30, where the priests were to receive the wave offering as a portion of their inheritance.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sacrifice in the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger narrative of sacrifice and atonement in the Bible, as seen in Hebrews 10:1-10, where the author explains that the sacrifices of the Old Testament were a foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.
What can we learn about worship and devotion from this verse?
This verse teaches us that worship and devotion involve surrendering our best to God, as seen in Romans 12:1, where the apostle Paul encourages believers to offer their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'wave' something before the Lord, and how can I apply this principle to my own life?
- In what ways can I, like Aaron and his sons, be a vessel for God's work and purposes?
- How can I, in my daily life, surrender my best to God, just as the priests did with the wave offering?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to 'wave' my control and surrender to God's sovereignty?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 8:27
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 8:27
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:27
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 8:27
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 8:27
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 8:27
Sermons on Leviticus 8:27
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Of Christ, the Surety of the Covenant. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on Christ's role as the Surety of the Covenant, emphasizing that He voluntarily took on the obligations of humanity's sins, satisfying divine justice through His |
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Concerning the Messiah's Lineage and Descent. by John Gill | John Gill discusses the lineage and descent of the Messiah, emphasizing that He was prophesied to arise from the nation of Israel, specifically from the tribe of Judah and the hous |
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Called to Christlikeness by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the call to Christlikeness through the example of the prophet Jeremiah, who engaged his heart to seek the Lord and shared in God's burden of weeping for |
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(First Baptist Church) #2 - Conscience by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in convicting and convincing the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He discusses the importance of worki |
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Salvation by Christ's Life by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the nature of Jesus' victory and how it relates to Christian believers. He emphasizes that Jesus' victory was not based on simply avoiding si |
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God's Intention for This Midnight Hour by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker expresses his disappointment with the current state of Christianity in America, noting the prevalence of ego, competition, and materialism. He criticize |
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Garland, Texas - Conscience by J. Edwin Orr | This sermon delves into the historical context of moral decline post-American Revolution, highlighting the societal issues of drunkenness, immorality, and lawlessness. It transitio |




