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What Does Exodus 29:10 Mean?

Exodus 29:10 in the King James Version says “And thou shalt cause a bullock to be brought before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron and his sons shall put... — study this verse from Exodus chapter 29 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

And thou shalt cause a bullock to be brought before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the bullock.

Exodus 29:10 · KJV


Context

8

And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them.

9

And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons. put: Heb. bind consecrate: Heb. fill the hand of

10

And thou shalt cause a bullock to be brought before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the bullock.

11

And thou shalt kill the bullock before the LORD, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

12

And thou shalt take of the blood of the bullock, and put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and pour all the blood beside the bottom of the altar.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The burnt offering represents complete dedication to God—the entire animal consumed by fire, ascending as sweet savor to the LORD. This prefigures Christ's total self-offering, holding nothing back, His life completely devoted to God's glory. The fire consuming the offering pictures divine acceptance—God receives Christ's sacrifice with pleasure. Our worship, offered through Christ, also ascends as fragrant offering acceptable to God.

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Historical & Cultural Context

The burnt offering (עֹלָה, olah, 'that which ascends') was one of Israel's primary sacrifices, representing voluntary dedication to God. Unlike sin offerings (which addressed guilt), burnt offerings expressed worshipful consecration.

Reflection Questions

  1. How did Christ give Himself 'completely' (burnt offering) rather than partially?
  2. What does it mean that your worship ascends to God 'through Christ'?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 14 words
וְהִקְרַבְתָּ֙1 of 14

to be brought

H7126

to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose

אֶת2 of 14
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

הַפָּֽר׃3 of 14

And thou shalt cause a bullock

H6499

a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)

לִפְנֵ֖י4 of 14

before

H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

אֹ֣הֶל5 of 14

the tabernacle

H168

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

מוֹעֵ֑ד6 of 14

of the congregation

H4150

properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for

וְסָמַ֨ךְ7 of 14

shall put

H5564

to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)

אַֽהֲרֹ֧ן8 of 14

and Aaron

H175

aharon, the brother of moses

וּבָנָ֛יו9 of 14

and his sons

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

אֶת10 of 14
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

יְדֵיהֶ֖ם11 of 14

their hands

H3027

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

עַל12 of 14
H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

רֹ֥אשׁ13 of 14

upon the head

H7218

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

הַפָּֽר׃14 of 14

And thou shalt cause a bullock

H6499

a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Exodus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Exodus 29:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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