New International VersionAt 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.
New Living TranslationThen Aaron and his sons will eat this meat, along with the bread in the basket, at the Tabernacle entrance.
English Standard VersionAnd Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket in the entrance of the tent of meeting.
Berean Standard BibleAt 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.
King James BibleAnd Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
New King James VersionThen Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, by the door of the tabernacle of meeting.
New American Standard BibleThen Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket, at the doorway of the tent of meeting.
NASB 1995“Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket, at the doorway of the tent of meeting.
NASB 1977“And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, at the doorway of the tent of meeting.
Legacy Standard BibleAaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket, at the doorway of the tent of meeting.
Amplified BibleAaron and his sons shall eat the meat of the ram and the bread in the basket, at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting.
Christian Standard BibleAaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket at the entrance to the tent of meeting.
Holman Christian Standard BibleAaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket at the entrance to the tent of meeting.
American Standard VersionAnd Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, at the door of the tent of meeting.
Contemporary English Versionthen Aaron and his sons are to eat it together with the three kinds of bread at the entrance to the sacred tent.
English Revised VersionAnd Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, at the door of the tent of meeting.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAt the entrance to the tent of meeting, Aaron and his sons will eat the meat of the ram and the bread [left] in the basket.
Good News TranslationAt the entrance of the Tent of my presence they are to eat it along with the bread left in the basket.
International Standard VersionThen Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram along with the bread that is in the basket at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting.
NET BibleAaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that was in the basket at the entrance of the tent of meeting.
New Heart English BibleAaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, at the door of the Tent of Meeting.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt 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.
World English BibleAaron and his sons shall eat the meat of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, at the door of the Tent of Meeting. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Aaron has eaten—his sons also—the flesh of the ram, and the bread which [is] in the basket, at the opening of the Tent of Meeting;
Young's Literal Translation and Aaron hath eaten -- his sons also -- the flesh of the ram, and the bread which is in the basket, at the opening of the tent of meeting;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Aaron shall eat and his sons, the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket by the door of the of appointment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Aaron and his sons shall eat it. The loaves also, that are in the basket, they shall eat in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony,
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd Aaron and his sons shall feed on it. Likewise, the loaves which are in the basket, they shall consume in the vestibule of the tabernacle of the testimony,
New American BibleAt the entrance of the tent of meeting Aaron and his sons shall eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket.
New Revised Standard Versionand Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket, at the entrance of the tent of meeting. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Aaron and his sons shall eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd Ahron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket in the door of the Time Tent. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, at the door of the tent of meeting.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the loaves in the basket, by the doors of the tabernacle of witness.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Food for the Priests31You are to take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place. 32At the entranceto the Tentof Meeting,Aaronand his sonsare to eatthe meatof the ramand the breadthat isin 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 Leviticus 8:31And 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.’
Leviticus 24:9It belongs to Aaron and his sons, who are to eat it in a holy place; for it is to him a most holy part of the food offerings to the LORD—his portion forever.”
1 Samuel 21:4-6“There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away.
Matthew 12:4He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.
Mark 2:26During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”
Luke 6:4He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”
Leviticus 6:16-18Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. / It must not be baked with leaven; I have assigned it as their portion of My food offerings. It is most holy, like the sin offering and the guilt offering. / Any male among the sons of Aaron may eat it. This is a permanent portion from the food offerings to the LORD for the generations to come. Anything that touches them will become holy.”
Leviticus 10:12-13And Moses said to Aaron and his remaining sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, “Take the grain offering that remains from the food offerings to the LORD and eat it without leaven beside the altar, because it is most holy. / You shall eat it in a holy place, because it is your share and your sons’ share of the food offerings to the LORD; for this is what I have been commanded.
Numbers 18:8-10Then 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.
Hebrews 9:11-12But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / 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.
Hebrews 9:24-26For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. / Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. / Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself.
Hebrews 10:19-22Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ...
1 Corinthians 10:16-18Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? / Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf. / Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar?
1 Corinthians 11:23-26For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, / and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” / In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” ...
John 6:53-58So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you. / Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. / For My flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink. ...
Treasury of Scripture And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. Aaron Exodus 24:9-11 Then went up Moses, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel: … Leviticus 10:12-14 And Moses spake unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons that were left, Take the meat offering that remaineth of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and eat it without leaven beside the altar: for itis most holy: … and the bread Exodus 29:2,3,23 And unleavened bread, and cakes unleavened tempered with oil, and wafers unleavened anointed with oil:of wheaten flour shalt thou make them… Matthew 12:4 How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? Jump to Previous AaronBasketBreadCongregationDoorDoorwayEatEatenEntranceFleshMealMeatMeetingOpeningRamTabernacleTentJump to Next AaronBasketBreadCongregationDoorDoorwayEatEatenEntranceFleshMealMeatMeetingOpeningRamTabernacleTentExodus 29 1.The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar38.The continual burnt offerings45.God's promise to dwell among the children of IsraelAt the entrance to the Tent of MeetingThis location is significant as the Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the central place of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The entrance symbolizes access to God and His holiness, where only the consecrated priests could perform their duties. This setting underscores the sacredness of the ritual and the importance of approaching God with reverence and obedience. Aaron and his sons
Aaron, the brother of Moses, was appointed as the first high priest, and his sons were designated as priests. This priestly lineage was established by God to mediate between Him and the people of Israel. The role of the priests was crucial in maintaining the covenant relationship, and their consecration was necessary for the proper worship and service in the Tabernacle. This priesthood is a type of the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who mediates the new covenant. are to eat the meat of the ram
The eating of the sacrificial meat was part of the ordination ceremony for the priests. This act signified their participation in the sacrificial system and their acceptance of the responsibilities of the priesthood. The ram was a symbol of substitutionary atonement, pointing forward to Christ, the Lamb of God, who would take away the sins of the world. The consumption of the meat also indicated the priests' sustenance and dependence on God's provision. and the bread that is in the basket
The bread, likely unleavened, was part of the offerings presented during the ordination. Bread in biblical times was a staple food, symbolizing life and sustenance. In the context of the priestly ordination, it represented the priests' dedication to God and their reliance on Him for spiritual nourishment. This foreshadows the bread of life, Jesus Christ, who provides eternal sustenance to believers. The inclusion of bread in the ritual highlights the holistic provision of God for both physical and spiritual needs. Persons / Places / Events 1. AaronThe brother of Moses, appointed as the first high priest of Israel. His role was crucial in the establishment of the priesthood and the sacrificial system. 2. Aaron's SonsThey were appointed as priests alongside Aaron, serving in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple, continuing the priestly lineage. 3. The RamA sacrificial animal used in the consecration ceremony of the priests. It symbolizes atonement and dedication to God. 4. The Bread in the BasketPart of the offerings presented during the consecration ceremony, symbolizing sustenance and fellowship with God. 5. The Tent of MeetingAlso known as the Tabernacle, it was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where sacrifices and worship were conducted. Teaching Points The Importance of ConsecrationThe consecration of Aaron and his sons highlights the necessity of being set apart for God's service. As believers, we are called to live consecrated lives, dedicated to God's purposes. Symbolism of the SacrificeThe sacrificial ram and bread symbolize atonement and fellowship. In Christ, we find the ultimate sacrifice, which brings us into fellowship with God. The Role of the PriesthoodThe priesthood in the Old Testament was a foreshadowing of Christ's priestly role. As believers, we are called to be a "royal priesthood," serving God and others. Communion with GodEating the sacrificial meal at the Tent of Meeting signifies communion with God. Today, we experience this communion through prayer, worship, and the Lord's Supper. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 29
What is the purpose of the Tent of Meeting?
Is there any historical record or physical evidence (Exodus 29:1-9) that the elaborate priestly garments and ordination ceremonies described actually took place as written?
In Exodus 29:10-14, how could sacrificing an animal and placing its blood on the altar possibly cleanse or consecrate anyone in a literal or scientific sense?
How can Leviticus 8's insistence on a seven-day ordination period be reconciled with other references in the Old Testament that imply different consecration timelines?Verse 32. - The bread that is in the basket - i.e., the loaf, cake, and wafer which still remained in the basket after one of each had been subtracted (see ver. 23, and compare vers. 2, 3).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew At the entranceפֶּ֖תַח(pe·ṯaḥ)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607:An opening, door, entrance wayto the Tentאֹ֥הֶל(’ō·hel)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168:A tentof Meeting,מוֹעֵֽד׃(mō·w·‘êḏ)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150:Appointed time, place, or meetingAaronאַהֲרֹ֤ן(’a·hă·rōn)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175:Aaron -- an elder brother of Mosesand his sonsוּבָנָיו֙(ū·ḇā·nāw)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121:A sonare to eatוְאָכַ֨ל(wə·’ā·ḵal)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 398:To eatthe meatבְּשַׂ֣ר(bə·śar)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1320:Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, manof the ramהָאַ֔יִל(hā·’a·yil)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 352:Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong treeand the breadהַלֶּ֖חֶם(hal·le·ḥem)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3899:Food, bread, grainthat [is]אֲשֶׁ֣ר(’ă·šer)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thatin the basket.בַּסָּ֑ל(bas·sāl)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5536:A willow twig, an osier, as woven into a, basket
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