Leviticus 8:29
Leviticus 8:29 in Multiple Translations
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.
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.
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.
And Moses took the breast, waving it for a wave offering before the Lord; it was Moses' part of the sheep of the priest's offering, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.
Moses then took the breast, his share of the ordination ram, and waved it before the Lord as a wave offering, as the Lord had ordered him to do.
Likewise Moses tooke the breast of the ram of consecrations, and shooke it to and from before the Lord: for it was Moses portion, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
and Moses taketh the breast, and waveth it — a wave-offering before Jehovah; of the ram of the consecrations it hath been to Moses for a portion, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.
Moses took the breast, and waved it for a wave offering before the LORD. It was Moses’ portion of the ram of consecration, as the LORD commanded Moses.
And Moses took the breast, and waved it for a wave-offering before the LORD: for of the ram of consecration it was Moses's part; as the LORD commanded Moses.
And he took of the ram of consecration, the breast for his portion, elevating it before the Lord, as the Lord had commanded him.
Moses/I also took the breast of the second ram and lifted it up, as Yahweh had commanded. The breast was Moses’/my share of the ram that was sacrificed to dedicate the priests.
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Study Notes — Leviticus 8:29
- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 8:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 8:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 8:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 8:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:29
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 8:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 8:29
- Sermons on Leviticus 8:29
Context — The Ram of Ordination
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.
30Next, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments. 31And Moses said to Aaron and his sons, “Boil the meat at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and eat it there with the bread that is in the basket of ordination offerings, as I commanded, saying, ‘Aaron and his sons are to eat it.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Corinthians 10:31 | So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 4:11 | If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. |
| 3 | Leviticus 7:30–34 | 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. And you are to give the right thigh to the priest as a contribution from your peace offering. The son of Aaron who presents the blood and fat of the peace offering shall have the right thigh as a portion. I have taken from the sons of Israel the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution of their peace offerings, and I have given them to Aaron the priest and his sons as a permanent portion from the sons of Israel.’” |
| 4 | Exodus 29:26–27 | 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. |
| 5 | Isaiah 66:20 | And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.” |
Leviticus 8:29 Summary
[This verse shows us that Moses was following God's instructions carefully as he performed the ordination ceremony for Aaron and his sons, just like God had commanded in Exodus 29:1-37. By waving the breast of the ram before the Lord, Moses was dedicating this special portion to God. This ceremony was an important step in setting apart the priests for their work, and it points to the larger theme of God's desire to have a holy and dedicated people, as seen in 1 Peter 2:9-10. As we reflect on this verse, we can consider how we can dedicate our own lives and actions to God, just like Moses did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the breast of the ram being waved before the Lord?
The breast of the ram represented a special portion for Moses, and waving it before the Lord signified a dedication of this portion to God, as seen in Leviticus 8:29 and Exodus 29:26-27.
Why did Moses have to follow the Lord's commands precisely in this ceremony?
Moses had to follow the Lord's commands precisely to ensure that the ordination ceremony was performed correctly and that the priests were properly consecrated, as stated in Leviticus 8:29 and Deuteronomy 4:2.
What does the wave offering symbolize in this context?
The wave offering symbolized the presentation of the offering to the Lord, and in this case, it represented the dedication of the breast of the ram to God, similar to the wave offering in Leviticus 7:30-34 and Numbers 18:11.
How does this ceremony relate to the broader theme of priesthood in the Bible?
This ceremony is part of the larger narrative of the priesthood in the Bible, which ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the great High Priest, as seen in Hebrews 3:1 and 4:14-16.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to dedicate something to the Lord, and how can I apply this concept to my own life?
- How can I, like Moses, follow the Lord's commands precisely in my own walk with God?
- What are some ways that I can symbolically 'wave' my own offerings before the Lord, presenting them to Him as a dedication?
- How does the concept of priesthood in the Old Testament relate to my understanding of Jesus Christ as my High Priest?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 8:29
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 8:29
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 8:29
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:29
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 8:29
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 8:29
Sermons on Leviticus 8:29
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(1 Peter - Part 22): Our Walk in the Presence of the Unsaved by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living an honest and upright life among non-believers. He highlights that God never gives us instructions to live without |
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(The Glory of God) in Motivation by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching about God's glory rather than focusing on principles and rules. He criticizes the tendency of pastors to manipula |
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The Carnal Christian by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of living above our feelings and senses as Christians. He shares a story about a young man who struggled with having the desir |
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A Look at the Puritan Through Puritan Eyes by J.I. Packer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Carter, who played a central role in the next chapter of the story. The sermon is divided into three paragraphs: the leaders, the |
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Christian Humanism by Paris Reidhead | This sermon delves into the fundamental question of whether God is viewed as an end or a means in our lives. It contrasts humanism, which focuses on man's happiness as the ultimate |
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The Deception of Christian Rock Music Clearly Defined by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the danger of replacing the Holy Spirit with worldly influences like Christian rock music, money, and psychology in churches today. It challenges the focus o |
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New Life Baptist Church - Part 2 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences and challenges he has faced in his faith journey. He emphasizes the importance of staying faithful to God and not giving in |





