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The right thigh shall you give to the priest for a heave-offering out of the sacrifices of your peace-offerings.
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The Posture of Giving
Commentators explain that the physical actions associated with this offering were deeply symbolic. The 'heave-offering' involved lifting the portion up, signifying a dedication to God in heaven. This act, along with the 'wave-offering,' demonstrated the worshiper's cheerful surrender and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty over all things.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Wave-offering ... heave-offering - The latter appears to be used (like קרבן qorbân—Leviticus 1:2) for offering…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the right shoulder shall you give to the priest [for] an heave offering Whether o…
The priest who offered was to have the breast and the right shoulder. When the sacrifice was killed, the offerer himself was to present God's part …
