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and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“You shall also take one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands on the head of the ram;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“You shall also take the one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You shall also take the one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“You shall also take the one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“You shall also take the one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“And you shall take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Take one ram, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on the ram’s head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take one ram, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on the ram&#8217s head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt also take the one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands upon the head of the ram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Bring one of the rams to Aaron and his sons and tell them to lay their hands on its head. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt also take the one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands upon the head of the ram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Take one of the rams. Then Aaron and his sons will place their hands on its head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Take one of the rams and tell Aaron and his sons to put their hands on its head. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"You are to take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on its head. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on its head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"You are to take one ram, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on the ram's head,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"You shall also take the one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt also take one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“You shall also take the one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And you take the first ram, and Aaron and his sons have laid their hands on the head of the ram,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And the one ram thou dost take, and Aaron and his sons have laid their hands on the head of the ram,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the one ram thou shalt take; and Aaron and his sons put their hands upon the head of the ram.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt take also one ram upon the head whereof Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, you shall take one ram, and upon its head Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then take one of the rams, and after Aaron and his sons have laid their hands on its head,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then you shall take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You shall also take one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands on the head of the ram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Take one ram, and Ahron and his sons will lay their hands on the head of the ram.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou shalt also take the one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands upon the head of the ram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt take one ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/29-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=7446" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/29.htm">The Order of the Sacrifices</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>But burn the flesh of the bull and its hide and dung outside the camp; it is a sin offering. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: tiq·qāḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">Take</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’e·ḥāḏ (Art:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/352.htm" title="352: hā·’a·yil (Art:: N-ms) -- From the same as 'uwl; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief; also a ram; a pilaster; an oak or other strong tree.">of the rams,</a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">and Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇā·nāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5564.htm" title="5564: wə·sā·mə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To lean, lay, rest, support. A primitive root; to prop; reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of.">shall lay</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏê·hem (N-fdc:: 3mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">their hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/352.htm" title="352: hā·’ā·yil (Art:: N-ms) -- From the same as 'uwl; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief; also a ram; a pilaster; an oak or other strong tree.">its</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">head.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>You are to slaughter the ram, take its blood, and sprinkle it on all sides of the altar.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-18.htm">Leviticus 8:18-21</a></span><br />Then Moses presented the ram for the burnt offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. / Moses slaughtered the ram and splattered the blood on all sides of the altar. / He cut the ram into pieces and burned the head, the pieces, and the fat. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/4-8.htm">Leviticus 4:8-10</a></span><br />Then he shall remove all the fat from the bull of the sin offering—the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, / both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys— / just as the fat is removed from the ox of the peace offering. Then the priest shall burn them on the altar of burnt offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/1-10.htm">Leviticus 1:10-13</a></span><br />If, however, one’s offering is a burnt offering from the flock—from the sheep or goats—he is to present an unblemished male. / He shall slaughter it on the north side of the altar before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to splatter its blood against the altar on all sides. / He is to cut the animal into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and fat, atop the burning wood that is on the altar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/9-18.htm">Leviticus 9:18-21</a></span><br />Then he slaughtered the ox and the ram as the people’s peace offering. His sons brought him the blood, and he splattered it on all sides of the altar. / They also brought the fat portions from the ox and the ram—the fat tail, the fat covering the entrails, the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver— / and placed these on the breasts. Aaron burned the fat portions on the altar, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-12.htm">Numbers 8:12</a></span><br />And the Levites are to lay their hands on the heads of the bulls, and offer to the LORD one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, to make atonement for the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/6-14.htm">Numbers 6:14</a></span><br />and he is to present an offering to the LORD of an unblemished year-old male lamb as a burnt offering, an unblemished year-old female lamb as a sin offering, and an unblemished ram as a peace offering—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/3-1.htm">Leviticus 3:1-5</a></span><br />“If one’s offering is a peace offering and he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he must present it without blemish before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall splatter the blood on all sides of the altar. / From the peace offering he is to bring a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/7-29.htm">Leviticus 7:29-34</a></span><br />“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Anyone who presents a peace offering to the LORD must bring it as his sacrifice to the LORD. / With his own hands he is to bring the food offerings to the LORD; he shall bring the fat, together with the breast, and wave the breast as a wave offering before the LORD. / The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-5.htm">Leviticus 16:5</a></span><br />And he shall take from the congregation of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/28-19.htm">Numbers 28:19</a></span><br />Present to the LORD a food offering, a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-12.htm">Hebrews 9:12-14</a></span><br />He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. / For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-4.htm">Hebrews 10:4-10</a></span><br />because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. / Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me. / In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a></span><br />Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">1 Peter 1:18-19</a></span><br />For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a></span><br />and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You shall also take one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands on the head of the ram.</p><p class="hdg">one</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/29-3.htm">Exodus 29:3,19</a></b></br> And thou shalt put them into one basket, and bring them in the basket, with the bullock and the two rams… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/8-18.htm">Leviticus 8:18-21</a></b></br> And he brought the ram for the burnt offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram… </p><p class="hdg">put</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/29-10.htm">Exodus 29:10</a></b></br> And thou shalt cause a bullock to be brought before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the bullock.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/1-4.htm">Leviticus 1:4-9</a></b></br> And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/29-10.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/exodus/29-10.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/exodus/29-10.htm">Head</a> <a href="/exodus/29-10.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/exodus/26-14.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/exodus/29-3.htm">Rams</a> <a href="/exodus/29-3.htm">Sheep</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/29-19.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/exodus/29-19.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/exodus/29-17.htm">Head</a> <a href="/exodus/29-19.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/exodus/29-16.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/exodus/35-7.htm">Rams</a> <a href="/exodus/29-17.htm">Sheep</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/29-1.htm">The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/29-38.htm">The continual burnt offerings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/29-45.htm">God's promise to dwell among the children of Israel</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Rams were commonly used in ancient Israelite sacrificial rituals, symbolizing strength and leadership. The use of a ram here is part of a larger sacrificial system that points to the need for atonement and dedication to God. This act foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>).<p><b>and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on its head</b><br>The laying on of hands is a symbolic act of identification and transfer. By placing their hands on the ram's head, Aaron and his sons are identifying with the animal, symbolically transferring their sins and the sins of the people onto it. This act signifies the substitutionary nature of the sacrifice, where the ram bears the consequences of sin on behalf of the priests. This practice is a precursor to the New Testament understanding of Jesus as the ultimate High Priest and sacrificial Lamb, who bears the sins of humanity (<a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-14</a>). The laying on of hands also signifies the setting apart of the priests for their holy duties, emphasizing the need for purity and dedication in service to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The brother of Moses, appointed as the first high priest of Israel. His role is central in the consecration process described in <a href="/bsb/exodus/29.htm">Exodus 29</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron's_sons.htm">Aaron's Sons</a></b><br>They are to serve as priests under Aaron, participating in the rituals and ceremonies of the Tabernacle.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ram.htm">The Ram</a></b><br>An animal used in the consecration offering, symbolizing substitution and atonement.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/laying_on_of_hands.htm">Laying on of Hands</a></b><br>A symbolic act representing the transfer of sin or responsibility, signifying identification with the sacrifice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/consecration_ceremony.htm">Consecration Ceremony</a></b><br>A series of rituals to sanctify Aaron and his sons for their priestly duties, emphasizing holiness and dedication to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_holiness.htm">The Importance of Holiness</a></b><br>The consecration of Aaron and his sons underscores the necessity of holiness in service to God. As believers, we are called to live lives set apart for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/substitutionary_atonement.htm">Substitutionary Atonement</a></b><br>The laying on of hands on the ram signifies the transfer of sin, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who bore our sins on the cross.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/priestly_responsibility.htm">Priestly Responsibility</a></b><br>Just as Aaron and his sons were set apart for priestly duties, Christians are called to be a "royal priesthood," serving God and others with dedication and integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_in_worship.htm">Symbolism in Worship</a></b><br>The rituals and symbols in the Old Testament worship point to deeper spiritual truths, encouraging us to seek understanding and meaning in our own worship practices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a></b><br>The involvement of Aaron's sons highlights the importance of community and shared leadership in spiritual service, reminding us to support and mentor one another in our faith journeys.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_exodus_29_garments_ceremonies.htm">Is there any historical record or physical evidence (Exodus 29:1-9) that the elaborate priestly garments and ordination ceremonies described actually took place as written?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_exodus_29_20_ritual_elsewhere.htm">Is there archaeological or cultural evidence of the ritual in Exodus 29:20 involving blood on ears, thumbs, and big toes among Israelites or nearby cultures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_animal_sacrifice_cleanse_literally.htm">In Exodus 29:10-14, how could sacrificing an animal and placing its blood on the altar possibly cleanse or consecrate anyone in a literal or scientific sense?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_lev._8's_7-day_ordination.htm">How can Leviticus 8's insistence on a seven-day ordination period be reconciled with other references in the Old Testament that imply different consecration timelines?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">One ram.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">the one ram: i.e., </span>one of the two rams already mentioned in <a href="/exodus/29-1.htm" title="And this is the thing that you shall do to them to hallow them, to minister to me in the priest's office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish,">Exodus 29:1</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Put their hands upon the head of the ram.</span><p><a href="/exodus/29-10.htm" title="And you shall cause a bullock to be brought before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands on the head of the bullock.">Exodus 29:10</a>, but with a different purpose from their former one. Then they transferred their sins to the victim; now they claimed a part in the victim's dedication to God, offering themselves with it, and becoming, themselves, "a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the Lord" (<a href="/exodus/29-18.htm" title="And you shall burn the whole ram on the altar: it is a burnt offering to the LORD: it is a sweet smell, an offering made by fire to the LORD.">Exodus 29:18</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">One ram</span>. Literally "the one ram" - <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, "one of the two rams mentioned in verse 1. <span class="cmt_word">Put their hands</span>. Here, again, the object was to identify themselves with the victim, and make it their representative; though now, as the ram was to be a burnt offering, self-sacrifice, rather than expiation, was the leading thought. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/29-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Take</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּקָּ֑ח</span> <span class="translit">(tiq·qāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֶחָ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the rams,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאַ֥יִל</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’a·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_352.htm">Strong's 352: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Aaron</span><br /><span class="heb">אַהֲרֹ֧ן</span> <span class="translit">(’a·hă·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָנָ֛יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall lay</span><br /><span class="heb">וְסָ֨מְכ֜וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·sā·mə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5564.htm">Strong's 5564: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prop, to lean upon, take hold of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יְדֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḏê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[its]</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָֽיִל׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_352.htm">Strong's 352: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree</span><br /><br /><span class="word">head.</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹ֥אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/29-15.htm">Exodus 29:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/29-15.htm">Exodus 29:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/29-15.htm">Exodus 29:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/29-15.htm">Exodus 29:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/29-15.htm">Exodus 29:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/29-15.htm">Exodus 29:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/29-15.htm">Exodus 29:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/29-15.htm">Exodus 29:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/29-15.htm">Exodus 29:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/29-15.htm">Exodus 29:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/29-15.htm">OT Law: Exodus 29:15 You shall also take the one ram (Exo. 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