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Moses took the breast, and waved it for a wave-offering before Yahweh: it was Moses` portion of the ram of consecration; as Yahweh commanded Moses.
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Moses's Unique Priestly Role
Commentators explain that the breast of the ram, normally the portion for the officiating priest, was given to Moses. This highlights his unique, God-appointed role as the temporary priest and mediator for this specific ceremony, consecrating Aaron and his sons for their future ministry.
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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 Moses took the breast. —That is, the breast-piece, which afterward became the rightful portion of the officiating priest (), fell in t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Moses took the breast Of the ram of consecration:
and waved it for a wave offering before the…
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