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and he put the whole on the hands of Aaron, and on the hands of his sons, and waved them for a wave-offering before Yahweh.
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The 'Filling of the Hands'
Commentators explain this act was the central part of the consecration ceremony, literally called the rite of "filling the hands." By placing the offerings in their hands, Moses symbolically transferred the trust and responsibility of the priesthood to Aaron and his sons, equipping them for their sacred duties at the altar.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Moses as the mediator of the covenant of the Law (Galatians 3:19; Hebrews 8:6) was called to perform the priestly functions…
19th Century
Anglican
And out of the basket. -The description in these three verses of the rites performed at the sacrifice of consecration is …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he put all upon Aaron's hands, and upon his son's hands , &c.] The fat and the right shoulder, with the cakes up…
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