And thou shalt take the other ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram.
Parallel translations
- WEB “You shall take the other ram; and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram.
- BSB Take the second ram, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head.
- NKJV “You shall also take the other ram, and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands on the head of the ram.
- NASB “Then you shall take the other ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram.
- NLT “Now take the other ram, and have Aaron and his sons lay their hands on its head.
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Quick answer
The second ram was brought, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. This was the special ram of ordination.
Overview
This ram of consecration was central to installing the priests in office. The laying on of hands again identified them with the sacrifice. The unique ordination ram highlights that priestly service rests entirely on God-appointed atonement, fully realized in Christ's consecrating work.
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Cross-references · 2
- Exod 29:3And thou shalt put them into one basket, and bring them in the basket, with the bullock and the two rams.
- Lev 8:22–29And he brought the other ram, the ram of consecration: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram.
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