Exodus 29:27 bbe — So you are to make holy the breast of the sheep which is waved and the leg which is lifted up on high, that is, of the…

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"So you are to make holy the breast of the sheep which is waved and the leg which is lifted up on high, that is, of the sheep which is offered for Aaron and his sons;"

— Exodus 29:27, Bible in Basic English

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  • ASV

    “And thou shalt sanctify the breast of the wave-offering, and the thigh of the heave-offering, which is waved, and which is heaved up, of the ram of consecration, even of that which is for Aaron, and of that which is for his sons: ”

Exodus 29 — Context

24

And put them all on the hands of Aaron and of his sons, to be waved for a wave offering before the Lord.

25

Then take them from their hands, and let them be burned on the burned offering on the altar, a sweet smell before the Lord, an offering made by fire to the Lord.

26

Then take the breast of Aaron's sheep, waving it before the Lord; and it is to be your part of the offering.

27

So you are to make holy the breast of the sheep which is waved and the leg which is lifted up on high, that is, of the sheep which is offered for Aaron and his sons;

28

And it will be their part as a right for ever from the children of Israel, it is a special offering from the children of Israel, made from their peace-offerings, a special offering lifted up to the Lord.

29

And Aaron's holy robes will be used by his sons after him; they will put them on when they are made priests.

30

For seven days the son who becomes priest in his place will put them on when he comes into the Tent of meeting to do the work of the holy place.

Exodus 29:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 29:27 say?
Exodus 29:27 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So you are to make holy the breast of the sheep which is waved and the leg which is lifted up on high, that is, of the sheep which is offered for Aaron and his sons;”
Where is Exodus 29:27 in the Bible?
Exodus 29:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 29, verse 27.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 29:27.
What translation should I read Exodus 29:27 in?
Exodus 29:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 29:27?
Exodus 29:27 reads (BBE): “So you are to make holy the breast of the sheep which is waved and the leg which is lifted up on high, that is, of the sheep which is offered for Aaron and his sons;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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