Exodus 29:24
ESV
You shall put all these on the palms of Aaron and on the palms of his sons, and wave them for a wave offering before the Lord.
NIV
Put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and have them wave them before the Lord as a wave offering.
NASB
and you shall put all these in the hands of Aaron and in the hands of his sons, and shall wave them as a wave offering before the Lord.
CSB
and put all of them in the hands of Aaron and his sons and present them as a presentation offering before the Lord.
NLT
Put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons to be lifted up as a special offering to the Lord.
KJV
And thou shalt put all in the hands of Aaron, and in the hands of his sons; and shalt wave them for a wave offering before the Lord.
NKJV
and you shall put all these in the hands of Aaron and in the hands of his sons, and you shall wave them as a wave offering before the Lord.
What does Exodus 29:24 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Exodus 29; verse-level content coming soon!Exodus 29:15–28 explains the sacrifice of two rams. This is part of the Lord's commands for Moses to consecrate Israel's first priests under the Mosaic covenant. The first ram is cut into pieces and burnt entirely on the altar (Exodus 27:1). Blood from the second ram is applied to Aaron and his sons (Exodus 40:13–15). The second ram's organs are handled in various ways.
God will establish Aaron as the first high priest. Aaron's sons will begin serving in a hereditary priesthood (Exodus 40:13–15; Numbers 3:10). In this passage, the Lord gives Moses detailed instructions about how to consecrate this new priesthood. The ritual involves several sacrificial animals and the application of blood. These physical rituals and objects remind Israel of God's loving works on their behalf.