And he brought the other ram, the ram of consecration: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram.
Parallel translations
- WEB He presented the other ram, the ram of consecration: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram.
- BSB After that, Moses presented the other ram, the ram of ordination, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head.
- ESV Then he presented the other ram, the ram of ordination, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram.
- NKJV And he brought the second ram, the ram of consecration. Then Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram,
- NASB Then he presented the second ram, the ram of ordination, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram.
- NLT Then Moses presented the other ram, which was the ram of ordination. Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the ram’s head,
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Quick answer
The second ram, the ram of ordination, is presented, and Aaron and his sons lay hands on its head. The offering that formally installs them into office begins.
Overview
This unique ordination ram was central to consecrating the priests for service. The laying on of hands joined them to the sacrifice by which they were set apart. The ceremony underscores that priestly ministry is established by God through sacrifice, pointing to Christ's appointment as Priest.
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- Lev 8:2Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread;
- Rev 1:5–6And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
- Lev 8:29And Moses took the breast, and waved it for a wave offering before the LORD: for of the ram of consecration it was Moses’ part; as the LORD commanded Moses.
- Eph 5:27That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
- John 17:19And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
- 2 Cor 5:21For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
- Exod 29:19–31And thou shalt take the other ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram.
- 1 Cor 1:30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
- Eph 5:25Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
- Lev 7:37This is the law of the burnt offering, of the meat offering, and of the sin offering, and of the trespass offering, and of the consecrations, and of the sacrifice of the peace offerings;
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