Exodus 29:26
New International Version
After you take the breast of the ram for Aaron’s ordination, wave it before the LORD as a wave offering, and it will be your share.

New Living Translation
Then take the breast of Aaron’s ordination ram, and lift it up in the LORD’s presence as a special offering to him. Then keep it as your own portion.

English Standard Version
“You shall take the breast of the ram of Aaron’s ordination and wave it for a wave offering before the LORD, and it shall be your portion.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
And thou shalt take the breast of the ram of Aaron's consecration, and wave it for a wave offering before the LORD: and it shall be thy part.

New King James Version
“Then you shall take the breast of the ram of Aaron’s consecration and wave it as a wave offering before the LORD; and it shall be your portion.

New American Standard Bible
“Then you shall take the breast of Aaron’s ram of ordination, and wave it as a wave offering before the LORD; and it shall be your portion.

NASB 1995
“Then you shall take the breast of Aaron’s ram of ordination, and wave it as a wave offering before the LORD; and it shall be your portion.

NASB 1977
“Then you shall take the breast of Aaron’s ram of ordination, and wave it as a wave offering before the LORD; and it shall be your portion.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Then you shall take the breast of Aaron’s ram of ordination and wave it as a wave offering before Yahweh; and it shall be your portion.

Amplified Bible
“Then you shall take the breast of the ram of Aaron’s ordination, and wave it as a wave offering before the LORD; and it shall be your (Moses) portion.

Christian Standard Bible
“Take the breast from the ram of Aaron’s ordination and present it as a presentation offering before the LORD; it is to be your portion.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Take the breast from the ram of Aaron’s ordination and wave it as a presentation offering before the LORD; it is to be your portion.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt take the breast of Aaron's ram of consecration, and wave it for a wave-offering before Jehovah: and it shall be thy portion.

Contemporary English Version
You may eat the choice ribs from this second ram, but you must first lift them up to show that this meat is dedicated to me.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt take the breast of Aaron's ram of consecration, and wave it for a wave offering before the LORD: and it shall be thy portion.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Take the breast from the ram used for Aaron's ordination, and present it to the LORD. This will be your share.

Good News Translation
"Take the breast of this ram and dedicate it to me as a special gift. This part of the animal will be yours.

International Standard Version
"You are to take the breast of the ram of Aaron's ordination, and present it as a wave offering in the LORD's presence, and it is to be your portion.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
You are to take the breast of the ram of Aaron's consecration; you are to wave it as a wave offering before the LORD, and it is to be your share.

New Heart English Bible
"You shall take the breast of Aaron's ram of consecration, and wave it for a wave offering before the LORD: and it shall be your portion.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt take the breast of the ram of Aaron's consecration, and wave it for a wave-offering before the LORD: and it shall be thy part.

World English Bible
“You shall take the breast of Aaron’s ram of consecration, and wave it for a wave offering before Yahweh. It shall be your portion.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you have taken the breast from the ram of the consecration which [is] for Aaron, and have waved it [for] a wave-offering before YHWH, and it has become your portion;

Young's Literal Translation
And thou hast taken the breast from the ram of the consecration which is for Aaron, and hast waved it -- a wave-offering before Jehovah, and it hath become thy portion;

Smith's Literal Translation
And take the breast from the ram of completion which is to Aaron, and lift up a waving before Jehovah: and it was to thee for a portion.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt take also the breast of the ram, wherewith Aaron was consecrated, and elevating it thou shalt sanctify it before the Lord, and it shall fall to thy share.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, you shall take the chest of the ram, with which Aaron was initiated, and you shall sanctify it, lifting it up in the sight of the Lord, and it will fall to your share.

New American Bible
Finally, take the brisket of Aaron’s installation ram and raise it as an elevated offering before the LORD; this is to be your own portion.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall take the breast of the ram of Aaron’s ordination and raise it as an elevation offering before the LORD; and it shall be your portion.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall take the breast of the ram of Aaron's consecration and wave it for a wave offering before the LORD; and it shall become your share.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you shall take the breast of the ram of the consecration of Ahron and you shall separate it as a portion set apart before LORD JEHOVAH, and there shall be a portion for you.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt take the breast of Aaron's ram of consecration, and wave it for a wave-offering before the LORD; and it shall be thy portion.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt take the breast from the ram of consecration which is Aaron's, and thou shalt separate it as a separate offering before the Lord, and it shall be to thee for a portion.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Order of the Sacrifices
25Then take them from their hands and burn them on the altar atop the burnt offering as a pleasing aroma before the LORD; it is an offering made by fire to the LORD. 26Take 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. 27Consecrate 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.…

Cross References
Leviticus 7:30-34
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. / And you are to give the right thigh to the priest as a contribution from your peace offering. ...

Leviticus 8:29
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.

Numbers 18:8-11
Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. / A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons. / You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy. ...

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

Leviticus 10:14-15
And you and your sons and daughters may eat the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution in a ceremonially clean place, because these portions have been assigned to you and your children from the peace offerings of the sons of Israel. / They are to bring the thigh of the contribution and the breast of the wave offering, together with the fat portions of the food offerings, to wave as a wave offering before the LORD. It will belong permanently to you and your children, as the LORD has commanded.”

Numbers 6:19-20
And the priest is to take the boiled shoulder from the ram, one unleavened cake from the basket, and one unleavened wafer, and put them into the hands of the Nazirite who has just shaved the hair of his consecration. / The priest shall then wave them as a wave offering before the LORD. This is a holy portion for the priest, in addition to the breast of the wave offering and the thigh that was presented. After that, the Nazirite may drink wine.

2 Chronicles 31:4
Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD.

Deuteronomy 18:3-5
This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. / You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock. / For the LORD your God has chosen Levi and his sons out of all your tribes to stand and minister in His name for all time.

1 Corinthians 9:13-14
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

Leviticus 22:10-13
No one outside a priest’s family may eat the sacred offering, nor may the guest of a priest or his hired hand eat it. / But if a priest buys a slave with his own money, or if a slave is born in his household, that slave may eat his food. / If the priest’s daughter is married to a man other than a priest, she is not to eat of the sacred contributions. ...

Ezekiel 44:29-30
They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them. / The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.

Nehemiah 12:44-47
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...

2 Kings 12:16
The money from the guilt offerings and sin offerings was not brought into the house of the LORD; it belonged to the priests.

1 Corinthians 10:18
Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar?


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall take the breast of the ram of Aaron's consecration, and wave it for a wave offering before the LORD: and it shall be your part.

the breast

Leviticus 8:29
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.

it shall be thy

Psalm 99:6
Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.

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Take the breast of the ram
The phrase "take the breast of the ram" refers to a specific part of the sacrificial animal used in the ordination of Aaron and his sons. The Hebrew word for "breast" is "חזה" (chazeh), which signifies the front part of the animal, often associated with strength and vitality. In the context of ancient Israelite sacrificial practices, the breast was considered a choice portion, symbolizing the offering of one's best to God. This act of taking the breast signifies the dedication of the priesthood to God, highlighting the importance of offering the finest parts of our lives in service to Him.

of Aaron’s ordination
The term "ordination" in Hebrew is "מִלֻּאִים" (millu'im), which means "filling" or "consecration." This refers to the ceremony that set Aaron and his sons apart for the priestly service. The ordination process was a sacred rite that involved sacrifices, anointing, and the donning of holy garments. It underscores the idea that those who serve God must be consecrated, set apart, and filled with His Spirit. Aaron's ordination was not just a ritual but a divine appointment, emphasizing the seriousness and sanctity of serving in God's presence.

and wave it before the LORD
The act of waving, or "תְּנוּפָה" (tenufah) in Hebrew, was a ritual gesture that symbolized presenting the offering to God and acknowledging His sovereignty. Waving the breast before the LORD was an act of worship and submission, recognizing that all blessings and provisions come from Him. This gesture also served as a public declaration of faith and obedience, reminding the Israelites of their covenant relationship with God. The wave offering was a way to express gratitude and devotion, reinforcing the communal and relational aspects of worship.

as a wave offering
The "wave offering" was a specific type of sacrifice in the Levitical system, distinct from other offerings like burnt or sin offerings. It was a portion of the sacrifice that was waved before the LORD and then given to the priests for their sustenance. This offering highlights the reciprocal relationship between God and His people, where the community provides for the needs of the priesthood, and the priests, in turn, serve as mediators between God and the people. The wave offering symbolizes the sharing of God's blessings and the mutual support within the covenant community.

and it will be your portion
The phrase "it will be your portion" indicates that the breast of the ram, after being waved before the LORD, was designated for the priests. The Hebrew word for "portion" is "חֵלֶק" (chelek), which means a share or inheritance. This allocation underscores the principle that those who serve in God's house are provided for by the offerings of the people. It reflects the biblical teaching that God is the ultimate provider, ensuring that His servants have their needs met. This provision also serves as a reminder of the spiritual inheritance that believers have in Christ, who is our portion and sustenance.

(26) Thou shalt take the breast.--It was the general law that in "wave offerings" the breast should be the officiating priest's (Leviticus 7:29-31); hence, on this occasion, it was assigned to Moses.

Verse 26. - Thou shalt take the breast. Henceforth Aaron and his sons were to have the breast of all wave-offerings (Leviticus 7:31-34); but on this occasion, as Moses officiated, the breast was to be his.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Take
וְלָקַחְתָּ֣ (wə·lā·qaḥ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

the breast
הֶֽחָזֶ֗ה (he·ḥā·zeh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2373: Breast (of animals)

of the ram
מֵאֵ֤יל (mê·’êl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

of Aaron’s
לְאַהֲרֹ֔ן (lə·’a·hă·rōn)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

ordination
הַמִּלֻּאִים֙ (ham·mil·lu·’îm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4394: A fulfilling, a setting, consecration

and wave
וְהֵנַפְתָּ֥ (wə·hê·nap̄·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5130: To move to and fro, wave, sprinkle

it
אֹת֛וֹ (’ō·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

before
לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

as a wave offering,
תְּנוּפָ֖ה (tə·nū·p̄āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8573: A brandishing, tumult, the official undulation of sacrificial offerings

and it will be
וְהָיָ֥ה (wə·hā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

your
לְךָ֖ (lə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

portion.
לְמָנָֽה׃ (lə·mā·nāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4490: Something weighed out, a division, a ration, a lot


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