Leviticus 9:22
Leviticus 9:22 in Multiple Translations
Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them. And having made the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering, he stepped down.
And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.
And Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people, and blessed them; and he came down from offering the sin-offering, and the burnt-offering, and the peace-offerings.
And Aaron, lifting up his hands to the people, gave them a blessing; and he came down from offering the sin-offering, and the burned offering, and the peace-offerings.
Then Aaron held up his hands towards the people and blessed them. After that he came down from the altar, having completed the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering.
So Aaron lift vp his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came downe from offring of the sinne offring, and the burnt offring, and the peace offrings.
And Aaron lifteth up his hand towards the people, and blesseth them, and cometh down from making the sin-offering, and the burnt-offering, and the peace-offerings.
Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people, and blessed them; and he came down from offering the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and the peace offerings.
And Aaron lifted up his hand towards the people, and blessed them; and came down from offering the sin-offering, and the burnt-offering, and peace-offerings.
And stretching forth his hands to the people, he blessed them. And so the victims for sin, and the holocausts, and the peace offerings being finished, he came down.
Then Aaron lifted his arms toward the people and asked Yahweh to bless them. Then having finished making all those offerings, he stepped down from the place where the altar was.
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Leviticus 9:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשָּׂ֨א
אַהֲרֹ֧ן
אֶת
יד/ו
יָדָ֛י/ו
אֶל
הָ/עָ֖ם
וַֽ/יְבָרְכֵ֑/ם
וַ/יֵּ֗רֶד
מֵ/עֲשֹׂ֧ת
הַֽ/חַטָּ֛את
וְ/הָ/עֹלָ֖ה
וְ/הַ/שְּׁלָמִֽים
וַ/יִּשָּׂ֨א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַהֲרֹ֧ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יד/ו
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs | Suff
יָדָ֛י/ו
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cd | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
וַֽ/יְבָרְכֵ֑/ם
bârak
H1288
to bless
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
וַ/יֵּ֗רֶד
yârad
H3381
to go down
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֵ/עֲשֹׂ֧ת
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
הַֽ/חַטָּ֛את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
Art | N-fs
וְ/הָ/עֹלָ֖ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
Conj | Art | N-fs
וְ/הַ/שְּׁלָמִֽים
shelem
H8002
peace offering
Conj | Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 9:22
וַ/יִּשָּׂ֨א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
אַהֲרֹ֧ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יד/ו
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
יָדָ֛י/ו
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cd | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
וַֽ/יְבָרְכֵ֑/ם
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
וַ/יֵּ֗רֶד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
מֵ/עֲשֹׂ֧ת
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
הַֽ/חַטָּ֛את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
Art | N-fs
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
וְ/הָ/עֹלָ֖ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
Conj | Art | N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
וְ/הַ/שְּׁלָמִֽים
shelem
H8002
"peace offering"
Conj | Art | N-mp
A peace offering is a voluntary sacrifice to show thanks, like the ones described in Leviticus. It's a way to express gratitude and friendship with God. The Israelites gave these offerings to celebrate special occasions.
Definition: 1) peace offering, requital, sacrifice for alliance or friendship 1a) voluntary sacrifice of thanks
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: peace offering. See also: Exodus 20:24; Numbers 7:53; Proverbs 7:14.
Study Notes — Leviticus 9:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 9:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 9:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 9:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 9:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 9:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 9:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 9:22
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 9:22
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 9:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 9:22
- Sermons on Leviticus 9:22
Context — Aaron’s First Offerings
20and placed these on the breasts. Aaron burned the fat portions on the altar,
21but he waved the breasts and the right thigh as a wave offering before the LORD, as Moses had commanded.
22Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them. And having made the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering, he stepped down.
23Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people. 24Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 21:5 | And the priests, the sons of Levi, shall come forward, for the LORD your God has chosen them to serve Him and pronounce blessings in His name and to give a ruling in every dispute and case of assault. |
| 2 | Luke 24:50 | When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. |
| 3 | Numbers 6:23–27 | “Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ So they shall put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.” |
| 4 | Psalms 72:17 | May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed. |
| 5 | 2 Corinthians 13:14 | The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. |
| 6 | 1 Peter 3:9 | Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. |
| 7 | 1 Kings 8:55 | And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying: |
| 8 | Hebrews 7:6–7 | But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 6:3 | And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all |
| 10 | Genesis 14:18–20 | Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High — and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. |
Leviticus 9:22 Summary
In this verse, Aaron is showing God's love to the people by blessing them with his hands. He had just finished making important sacrifices to God, including the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering, to help the people be right with God (as seen in Leviticus 1:1-7:38). By stepping down, Aaron is finishing his job as priest and trusting that God will accept the sacrifices. This reminds us that, just like Aaron, we can trust God to accept us and bless us when we come to Him through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1-2, Hebrews 10:19-22).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Aaron lifting up his hands toward the people and blessing them?
Aaron's blessing is a demonstration of God's love and care for His people, as seen in Numbers 6:24-26, where God instructs Moses to have Aaron and his sons bless the Israelites with a specific blessing.
Why did Aaron make the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering before stepping down?
These offerings were necessary to atone for sin, express dedication to God, and seal the covenant between God and the people, as explained in Leviticus 1:1-7:38 and reiterated in Hebrews 10:1-18.
What is the importance of Aaron stepping down after making the offerings?
Aaron stepping down signifies the completion of his priestly duties and the acceptance of the offerings by God, allowing him to then enter the Tent of Meeting with Moses, as seen in Leviticus 9:23.
How does this verse relate to the concept of priesthood in the New Testament?
The priesthood of Aaron points forward to the priesthood of Jesus Christ, who is our High Priest and Intercessor, as explained in Hebrews 4:14-16 and 7:1-28, where Jesus is seen as the ultimate sacrifice and mediator between God and humanity.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be blessed by God, and how can I experience His blessing in my life?
- How do the different offerings made by Aaron relate to my own relationship with God, and what can I learn from them about worship and sacrifice?
- In what ways can I, like Aaron, be a vessel for God's blessing and love to flow to others, and what are the implications of this for my daily life?
- How does the image of Aaron stepping down after completing his priestly duties challenge or encourage me in my own role as a servant of God?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 9:22
And Aaron lifted up his hand towards the people, and blessed them,.... After he had offered the above sacrifices both for himself and them: the manner of the priests lifting up their hands when they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 9:22
And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings. Aaron lifted his hands and blessed.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 9:22
Aaron lifted up his right hand, which the Jews say was lifted up highest; or his hands, according to the other reading, which was the usual rite of blessing. See . By this posture he signified both whence he expected the blessing, and his hearty desire of it for them. Blessed them, in some such manner as is related , &c., though not in the same form, as some suppose, for it is not probable that he used it before God delivered it. And this blessing was an act of his priestly office no less than sacrificing. See ,19 Numbers 6:23 . Came down, to wit, from the altar; whence he is said to come down, either, 1. Because the altar stood upon raised ground, to which they went up by an insensible ascent. Compare . Or, 2.
Because it was nearer the holy place, and the holy of holies, which was the upper end.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 9:22
Leviticus 9:22 And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.Ver. 22. Lifted up his hand.] He put the blessing upon them. A type of Christ.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 9:22
(22) And Aaron lifted up his hand.—Having now completed the rites of the various sacrifices, and whilst still standing on the elevation leading to the altar, Aaron with uplifted hands solemnly pronounces upon the assembled people the priestly benediction prescribed in Numbers 6:24-26. As the Lord separated the tribe of Levi to bless the people in His name (Deuteronomy 10:8; Deuteronomy 21:5), the descendants of Aaron to this day pronounce this benediction upon the congregation in the synagogue at certain periods of the year. In accordance with the remark in the passage before us, they are obliged to turn their faces to the people. In lifting up their hands above their shoulders, stretching them forward towards the worshippers, each priest joins his hands together by the thumbs and the two forefingers, separating the other two fingers so as to produce a triple division. (See Numbers 6:24, &c.) And came down from offering.—That is, from the elevated standing-place by the side of the altar, which was ascended by a gently sloping dam of earth, since no steps were allowed (see Exodus 20:3), and which during the second Temple was three cubits high.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 9:22
Verse 22. And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them] On lifting up the hands in prayer, see Exodus 9:29. The form of the blessing we have in Numbers 6:23, c.: "The LORD bless thee and keep thee! The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee! The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace!" See the notes on these passages. See Clarke on Numbers 6:23. And came down from offering of the sin-offering, &c.] A sin-offering, a burnt-offering, a meat-offering, and peace-offerings, were made to God that his glory might appear to the whole congregation. This was the end of all sacrifice and religious service not to confer any obligation on God, but to make an atonement for sin, and to engage him to dwell among and influence his worshippers.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 9:22
22. Aaron now lifts up his hands and blesses the people, exercising another of his priestly functions.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 9:22
Aaron having completed the offerings, before he came down from the stage surrounding the altar on which the priests used to stand to officiate (see Exodus 27:8), turned toward the people, and blessed
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 9:22
THE , AND THE FIRE FROM JEHOVAH, Leviticus 9:22-24. 22. Aaron lifted up his hand — “Hands,” (R.V.) The custom of raising aloft the hands in prayer is found among most nations who pretend to any kind of worship.
Sermons on Leviticus 9:22
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The Quarrel of God's Covenant by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher uses the analogy of a young calf being released into a field to describe the joy and healing that God promises to those who fear His name. He emphasize |
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False Fire by Ronald Glass | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of false fire in contemporary media revivalists. These charlatans deceive unsuspecting senior citizens into sending them money, livi |
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Friends From Zulu - Fire of Revival (Testimony Meeting) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful testimony of a man who experienced the voice of the Holy Spirit. The man was about to shut a window when he heard God's voice telling |
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The Aaronic and Melchisedec Priesthood by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby explores the distinctions between the Aaronic and Melchisedec priesthoods, emphasizing that the Aaronic priesthood serves as a provisional means for addressing ev |
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Commentary Notes - I Chronicles by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the Books of the Chronicles, emphasizing their division, retrospective nature post-Babylonian captivity, and focus on Judah's history from a heavenly pe |
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(Following the Footsteps of Christ) the Ascension by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Hebrews chapter 4, verse 14, which talks about Jesus being a great high priest. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus is not just a high priest |
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The Greatness of Christ's Name and Person by T. Ernest Wilson | In this sermon, the preacher explains the structure of the Bible, comparing it to a book or a sermon. He states that the Bible has an introduction, which is found in the first thre |