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A Dynamic Offering
Commentators describe a vivid ritual where the priest would wave the two live lambs along with the bread of the firstfruits. This action, performed in various directions, symbolized that God's provision comes from everywhere. The offering was then consecrated, with the lambs and bread becoming holy food for the priests.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 23:9–22
18th Century
Theologian
These verses contain a distinct command regarding the religious services immediately connected with the grain harvest, given in anticipation of the…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 23:20
19th Century
Bishop
And the priest shall wave them ... with the two lambs. — During the Second Temple, this was done in the following manner:…
John Gill
On Leviticus 23:20
17th Century
Pastor
And the priests shall wave them with the bread of the
firstfruits The two loaves called the two wave loaves, (…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 23:15–22
17th Century
Minister
The Feast of Weeks was held in remembrance of the giving of the law, fifty days after the departure from Egypt; and looked forward to the outpourin…