Exodus 29:15
New International Version
“Take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on its head.

New Living Translation
“Next Aaron and his sons must lay their hands on the head of one of the rams.

English Standard Version
“Then you shall take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram,

Berean Standard Bible
Take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on its head.

King James Bible
Thou shalt also take one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram.

New King James Version
“You shall also take one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands on the head of the ram;

New American Standard Bible
“You shall also take the one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram;

NASB 1995
“You shall also take the one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram;

NASB 1977
“You shall also take the one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram;

Legacy Standard Bible
“You shall also take the one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram;

Amplified Bible
“And you shall take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram;

Christian Standard Bible
“Take one ram, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on the ram’s head.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Take one ram, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on the ram’s head.

American Standard Version
Thou shalt also take the one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands upon the head of the ram.

Contemporary English Version
Bring one of the rams to Aaron and his sons and tell them to lay their hands on its head.

English Revised Version
Thou shalt also take the one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands upon the head of the ram.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Take one of the rams. Then Aaron and his sons will place their hands on its head.

Good News Translation
"Take one of the rams and tell Aaron and his sons to put their hands on its head.

International Standard Version
"You are to take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on its head.

Majority Standard Bible
Take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on its head.

NET Bible
"You are to take one ram, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on the ram's head,

New Heart English Bible
"You shall also take the one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou shalt also take one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram.

World English Bible
“You shall also take the one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you take the first ram, and Aaron and his sons have laid their hands on the head of the ram,

Young's Literal Translation
'And the one ram thou dost take, and Aaron and his sons have laid their hands on the head of the ram,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the one ram thou shalt take; and Aaron and his sons put their hands upon the head of the ram.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt take also one ram upon the head whereof Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, you shall take one ram, and upon its head Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands.

New American Bible
Then take one of the rams, and after Aaron and his sons have laid their hands on its head,

New Revised Standard Version
Then you shall take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You shall also take one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands on the head of the ram.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Take one ram, and Ahron and his sons will lay their hands on the head of the ram.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou shalt also take the one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands upon the head of the ram.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt take one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Order of the Sacrifices
14But burn the flesh of the bull and its hide and dung outside the camp; it is a sin offering. 15 Take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on its head. 16You are to slaughter the ram, take its blood, and sprinkle it on all sides of the altar.…

Cross References
Leviticus 8:18-21
Then Moses presented the ram for the burnt offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. / Moses slaughtered the ram and splattered the blood on all sides of the altar. / He cut the ram into pieces and burned the head, the pieces, and the fat. ...

Leviticus 4:8-10
Then he shall remove all the fat from the bull of the sin offering—the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, / both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys— / just as the fat is removed from the ox of the peace offering. Then the priest shall burn them on the altar of burnt offering.

Leviticus 1:10-13
If, however, one’s offering is a burnt offering from the flock—from the sheep or goats—he is to present an unblemished male. / He shall slaughter it on the north side of the altar before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to splatter its blood against the altar on all sides. / He is to cut the animal into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and fat, atop the burning wood that is on the altar. ...

Leviticus 9:18-21
Then he slaughtered the ox and the ram as the people’s peace offering. His sons brought him the blood, and he splattered it on all sides of the altar. / They also brought the fat portions from the ox and the ram—the fat tail, the fat covering the entrails, the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver— / and placed these on the breasts. Aaron burned the fat portions on the altar, ...

Numbers 8:12
And the Levites are to lay their hands on the heads of the bulls, and offer to the LORD one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, to make atonement for the Levites.

Numbers 6:14
and he is to present an offering to the LORD of an unblemished year-old male lamb as a burnt offering, an unblemished year-old female lamb as a sin offering, and an unblemished ram as a peace offering—

Leviticus 3:1-5
“If one’s offering is a peace offering and he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he must present it without blemish before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall splatter the blood on all sides of the altar. / From the peace offering he is to bring a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, ...

Leviticus 7:29-34
“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Anyone who presents a peace offering to the LORD must bring it as his sacrifice to the LORD. / With his own hands he is to bring the food offerings 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 16:5
And he shall take from the congregation of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering.

Numbers 28:19
Present to the LORD a food offering, a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished.

Hebrews 9:12-14
He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. / For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / 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!

Hebrews 10:4-10
because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. / Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me. / In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight. ...

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

1 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.


Treasury of Scripture

You shall also take one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands on the head of the ram.

one

Exodus 29:3,19
And thou shalt put them into one basket, and bring them in the basket, with the bullock and the two rams…

Leviticus 8:18-21
And he brought the ram for the burnt offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram…

put

Exodus 29:10
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.

Leviticus 1:4-9
And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him…

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Take one of the rams
The act of taking a ram is deeply symbolic in the context of ancient Israelite worship. The Hebrew word for "ram" is "אַיִל" (ayil), which signifies strength and leadership. Rams were often used in sacrificial rituals due to their value and significance. In the broader context of the Old Testament, the ram is a symbol of substitutionary atonement, pointing forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ. The selection of a ram for this consecration ceremony underscores the importance of strength and purity in the service of God.

Aaron and his sons
Aaron, the brother of Moses, was appointed as the first high priest, and his sons were to serve as priests. This priestly lineage was established by divine command, emphasizing the importance of hereditary priesthood in maintaining the sanctity and continuity of worship. The mention of Aaron and his sons highlights the familial and communal aspects of worship, where leadership and service are passed down through generations, ensuring that the knowledge and reverence for God are preserved.

shall lay their hands on its head
The laying on of hands is a significant ritual act in the Hebrew tradition, known as "סְמִיכָה" (semikhah). This gesture symbolizes the transfer of sin, guilt, or responsibility from the individual to the sacrificial animal. It is an act of identification and substitution, where the priest acknowledges the need for atonement and the animal becomes the bearer of sin. This practice foreshadows the New Testament concept of Christ as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. The laying on of hands also signifies the consecration and dedication of the priests to their sacred duties, as they identify with the sacrifice and commit themselves to God's service.

(15) One ram.--Heb., the one ram: i.e., one of the two rams already mentioned in Exodus 29:1.

Put their hands upon the head of the ram.

Exodus 29:10, but with a different purpose from their former one. Then they transferred their sins to the victim; now they claimed a part in the victim's dedication to God, offering themselves with it, and becoming, themselves, "a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the Lord" (Exodus 29:18).

Verse 15. - One ram. Literally "the one ram" - i.e., "one of the two rams mentioned in verse 1. Put their hands. Here, again, the object was to identify themselves with the victim, and make it their representative; though now, as the ram was to be a burnt offering, self-sacrifice, rather than expiation, was the leading thought.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Take
תִּקָּ֑ח (tiq·qāḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

one
הָאֶחָ֖ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ)
Article | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

of the rams,
הָאַ֥יִל (hā·’a·yil)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

and Aaron
אַהֲרֹ֧ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

and his sons
וּבָנָ֛יו (ū·ḇā·nāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

shall lay
וְסָ֨מְכ֜וּ (wə·sā·mə·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5564: To prop, to lean upon, take hold of

their hands
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם (yə·ḏê·hem)
Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3027: A hand

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

[its]
הָאָֽיִל׃ (hā·’ā·yil)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

head.
רֹ֥אשׁ (rōš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7218: The head


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