Exodus 29:31
Exodus 29:31 in Multiple Translations
You are to take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place.
¶ And thou shalt take the ram of the consecration, and seethe his flesh in the holy place.
And thou shalt take the ram of consecration, and boil its flesh in a holy place.
Then take the sheep of the wave offering and let its flesh be cooked in water in a holy place.
Take the ram of ordination and boil its meat in a holy place.
So thou shalt take the ram of the consecration, and seeth his flesh in the holy place.
'And the ram of the consecration thou dost take, and hast boiled its flesh in the holy place;
“You shall take the ram of consecration and boil its meat in a holy place.
And thou shalt take the ram of the consecration, and seethe his flesh in the holy place.
And thou shalt take the ram of the consecration, and shalt boil the flesh thereof in the holy place:
“Take the meat of the other ram that was sacrificed to ◄set apart/dedicate► Aaron and his sons, and boil it in the courtyard.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 29:31
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Exodus 29:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֛ת
אֵ֥יל
הַ/מִּלֻּאִ֖ים
תִּקָּ֑ח
וּ/בִשַּׁלְתָּ֥
אֶת
בְּשָׂר֖/וֹ
בְּ/מָקֹ֥ם
קָדֹֽשׁ
וְ/אֵ֛ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
אֵ֥יל
ʼayil
H352
ram
N-ms
הַ/מִּלֻּאִ֖ים
milluʼ
H4394
setting
Art | N-mp
תִּקָּ֑ח
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
וּ/בִשַּׁלְתָּ֥
bâshal
H1310
to boil
Conj | V-Piel-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בְּשָׂר֖/וֹ
bâsâr
H1320
flesh
N-ms | Suff
בְּ/מָקֹ֥ם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Prep | N-ms
קָדֹֽשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 29:31
וְ/אֵ֛ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | 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.
אֵ֥יל
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
N-ms
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
הַ/מִּלֻּאִ֖ים
milluʼ
H4394
"setting"
Art | N-mp
This word refers to setting or installing something, like a gemstone or a priest, often in a ceremonial context, as seen in Exodus 28:11 and Leviticus 8:12.
Definition: 1) setting, installation 1a) setting, stones for setting 1b) installation (of priests)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: consecration, be set. See also: Exodus 25:7; Exodus 35:27; 1 Chronicles 29:2.
תִּקָּ֑ח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
וּ/בִשַּׁלְתָּ֥
bâshal
H1310
"to boil"
Conj | V-Piel-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to boil or cook something, like food in a pot. It can also mean to ripen, like fruit growing ripe on a tree.
Definition: 1) to boil, cook, bake, roast, ripen, grow ripe 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to boil, cook 1a2) to grow ripe, ripen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to boil 1b2) to cook 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be boiled 1c2) to be sodden 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to ripen 1d2) ripen, brought to ripeness
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: bake, boil, bring forth, roast, seethe, sod (be sodden). See also: Genesis 40:10; 1 Samuel 2:15; Zechariah 14:21.
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.
בְּשָׂר֖/וֹ
bâsâr
H1320
"flesh"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.
בְּ/מָקֹ֥ם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Prep | N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
קָדֹֽשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
Study Notes — Exodus 29:31
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- Exodus 29:31 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 29:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 29:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 29:31
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 29:31
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 29:31
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 29:31
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 29:31
Context — Food for the Priests
29The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them.
30The son who succeeds him as priest and enters the Tent of Meeting to minister in the Holy Place must wear them for seven days.
31You are to take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place.
32At the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket. 33They must eat those things by which atonement was made for their ordination and consecration. But no outsider may eat them, because these things are sacred.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leviticus 8:31 | And Moses said to Aaron and his sons, “Boil the meat at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and eat it there with the bread that is in the basket of ordination offerings, as I commanded, saying, ‘Aaron and his sons are to eat it.’ |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 2:13 | or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling |
| 3 | Ezekiel 46:20–24 | and said to me, “This is the place where the priests shall boil the guilt offering and the sin offering, and where they shall bake the grain offering, so that they do not bring them into the outer court and transmit holiness to the people.” Then he brought me into the outer court and led me around to its four corners, and I saw a separate court in each of its corners. In the four corners of the outer court there were enclosed courts, each forty cubits long and thirty cubits wide. Each of the four corner areas had the same dimensions. Around the inside of each of the four courts was a row of masonry with ovens built at the base of the walls on all sides. And he said to me, “These are the kitchens where those who minister at the temple will cook the sacrifices offered by the people.” |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 2:15 | Even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, “Give the priest some meat to roast, because he will not accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.” |
Exodus 29:31 Summary
[This verse, Exodus 29:31, tells us about the special ram that was used to ordain Aaron and his sons as priests. The ram's flesh was boiled in a holy place, which means it was set apart for God's use. This shows us how important it is to follow God's instructions carefully and to treat the things He sets apart as special, just like the Israelites were called to be a holy people, as seen in Leviticus 19:2. By following God's commands, we can show our love and respect for Him, as Jesus taught in John 14:15.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of boiling the ram's flesh in a holy place?
Boiling the ram's flesh in a holy place signifies the sacred nature of the ordination process, setting it apart from ordinary activities, as seen in Exodus 29:31, and emphasizing the importance of purity in God's presence, as taught in Leviticus 11:44-45.
Why was the ram of ordination so important in the consecration of Aaron and his sons?
The ram of ordination, as mentioned in Exodus 29:31, played a crucial role in the consecration of Aaron and his sons, as it was used to make atonement for them, as stated in Exodus 29:33, and to symbolize their dedication to God's service, similar to the dedication of Samuel in 1 Samuel 1:11.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of priestly consecration in Exodus?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of priestly consecration in Exodus, where God provides detailed instructions for the ordination of Aaron and his sons, as seen in Exodus 29:1-46, emphasizing the importance of obedience and ritual purity in the priestly office, as also highlighted in Exodus 28:1-5.
What can we learn from the specific instructions regarding the treatment of the ram's flesh?
The specific instructions regarding the treatment of the ram's flesh, as seen in Exodus 29:31-32, teach us about the importance of following God's commands carefully, even in details, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 12:32, and the value of sacred rituals in conveying spiritual truths, as seen in Hebrews 10:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of a 'holy place' mean to me, and how can I apply this idea to my own life and relationship with God?
- How does the idea of consecration, as seen in this verse, relate to my own calling and service to God?
- What role does sacrifice play in my relationship with God, and how can I offer myself as a living sacrifice, as described in Romans 12:1-2?
- In what ways can I, like Aaron and his sons, dedicate myself to God's service and seek to live a life of purity and obedience?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 29:31
And thou shalt take the ram of the consecration,.... For the other ram was cut in pieces and burnt, even the whole of it: and seethe his flesh in the holy place; not in that part of the tabernacle
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 29:31
And thou shalt kill the bullock before the LORD, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 29:31
In the court-yard at the door of the tabernacle, where it was both boiled and eaten, as appears from this and the next verse, and from . And part of this was eaten by the person or persons that brought the offering, though they were of the people, who were not admitted into any other holy place but this.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 29:31
Exodus 29:31 And thou shalt take the ram of the consecration, and seethe his flesh in the holy place.Ver. 31. And thou shalt take the ram,] i.e., The remnant of him.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 29:31
THE FEAST UPON THE .(31-34) The writer having digressed in Exodus 29:27 from his main subject (the consecration of Aaron and his sons) to the consideration of certain permanent laws which arose out of the occasion, returns to his main subject at this point, and records the directions which he received with respect to the feast that followed, as a matter of course, on the consecration sacrifice. The parts of the victim neither consumed on the altar nor assigned to the officiating priest, were to be boiled at the door of the Tabernacle (Leviticus 8:31), and there consumed by Aaron and his sons, together with the loaf of unleavened bread, the oiled cake, and the wafer, which still remained in the “basket of consecrations” (Leviticus 8:31) mentioned in Exodus 29:3; Exodus 29:23. No “stranger”—i.e., no layman—was to join with them in the feast (Exodus 29:33); and, if they were unable to consume the whole, what remained was to be burnt. (Comp. the injunctions with respect to the paschal lamb, given in Exodus 12:10; Exodus 23:18.) Christian ritualism draws from these injunctions the propriety of an entire consumption of the elements on each occasion of the celebration of the Eucharist.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 29:31
31–34. Continuation of v. 26 (cf. Leviticus 8:31-32). The sacrificial meal accompanying the peace-offering; the flesh of the ram of installation to be eaten by Aaron and his sons in the court of the Tent of Meeting. For the general principle, see Leviticus 7:15-21; and cf. on Exodus 18:12.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 29:31
31-37. Eat the flesh of the ram — The ceremony of consecration, continuing for seven days, afforded opportunity for divers acts of worship, and for feasting upon the flesh of the peace offerings.