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What Does Exodus 29:35 Mean?

Exodus 29:35 in the King James Version says “And thus shalt thou do unto Aaron, and to his sons, according to all things which I have commanded thee: seven days shal... — study this verse from Exodus chapter 29 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

And thus shalt thou do unto Aaron, and to his sons, according to all things which I have commanded thee: seven days shalt thou consecrate them.

Exodus 29:35 · KJV


Context

33

And they shall eat those things wherewith the atonement was made, to consecrate and to sanctify them: but a stranger shall not eat thereof, because they are holy.

34

And if ought of the flesh of the consecrations, or of the bread, remain unto the morning, then thou shalt burn the remainder with fire: it shall not be eaten, because it is holy.

35

And thus shalt thou do unto Aaron, and to his sons, according to all things which I have commanded thee: seven days shalt thou consecrate them.

36

And thou shalt offer every day a bullock for a sin offering for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it.

37

Seven days thou shalt make an atonement for the altar, and sanctify it; and it shall be an altar most holy : whatsoever toucheth the altar shall be holy.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The seven-day consecration period represents complete, perfect preparation (seven = completeness). Aaron and his sons must remain at the tabernacle entrance throughout, unable to leave, fully devoted to consecration. This prefigures how believers, once called to Christ, must remain in Him continually—not part-time but full devotion. The daily repetition of sacrifices emphasizes that consecration requires ongoing renewal, ultimately fulfilled in Christ's once-for-all sacrifice.

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Historical & Cultural Context

The seven-day period required priests to remain at the tabernacle entrance day and night, repeating sacrificial rituals daily. This intensive preparation demonstrated that priestly service demanded total commitment and thorough consecration.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does remaining 'at the tabernacle entrance' picture abiding in Christ?
  2. What does seven-day consecration teach about the completeness of preparation God requires?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 12 words
וְעָשִׂ֜יתָ1 of 12

And thus shalt thou do

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

לְאַֽהֲרֹ֤ן2 of 12

unto Aaron

H175

aharon, the brother of moses

וּלְבָנָיו֙3 of 12

and to 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

כָּ֔כָה4 of 12
H3602

just so, referring to the previous or following context

כְּכֹ֥ל5 of 12
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֲשֶׁר6 of 12
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

צִוִּ֖יתִי7 of 12

according to all things which I have commanded

H6680

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

אֹתָ֑כָה8 of 12
H853

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

שִׁבְעַ֥ת9 of 12

thee seven

H7651

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

יָמִ֖ים10 of 12

days

H3117

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

תְּמַלֵּ֥א11 of 12

shalt thou consecrate

H4390

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

יָדָֽם׃12 of 12
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


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 29:35 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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