Exodus 29:28

Amharic NASV (አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጒም)

ለአሮንና ለወንዶች ልጆቹ የዘወትር የእስራኤላውያን ድርሻ የሚሆነው ይህ ነው፤ ከኅብረት መሥዋዕታቸው እስራኤላውያን ለእግዚአብሔር (ያህዌ) የሚያቀርቡት ነው።

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that Aaron and his sons will always receive a part of the offerings made by the Israelites. This portion is called a heave offering and it is given as a sacrifice to God from their peace offerings. It's a permanent rule given to the Israelites.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special cookie jar that always gets some cookies from every batch your mom bakes. This is like that, but for the priests. They always get a little bit of every special meal the people eat, to remember God in their meals.

Historical Background

This verse was written by Moses around 1446 BC. It is part of the instructions given to the Israelites for how to conduct their worship services. The Israelites were nomadic at the time and this verse describes a specific aspect of their religious practices.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, we can think of this verse as a reminder to always set aside time or resources to thank God. For example, just as the priests received a portion of the offerings, we can ensure a portion of our time or money is dedicated to God through church donations or community service.

Topics

• sacrifice
• priesthood
• offerings
• God's commandments
• worship
• dedication

Related Verses

• Leviticus 7:31
• Numbers 18:19
• 1 Corinthians 9:13
• Deuteronomy 18:1
• Malachi 3:10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a heave offering?

A heave offering is a portion of a sacrifice set apart and given to the priests. It symbolizes dedication to God and is meant to support the priests in their ministry.

Why is this offering given to Aaron and his sons?

This offering is given to Aaron and his sons to ensure they have a means of support as they serve in the priesthood and lead the religious practices of the Israelites.

How does this verse apply to Christians today?

For Christians, this verse can be seen as a reminder to set aside time and resources for God, much like the Israelites set aside a portion of their offerings. This can be through church offerings or acts of service.

What does this verse tell us about the relationship between the Israelites and God?

This verse highlights the covenant relationship between God and the Israelites, where God provides guidance and the Israelites show their devotion through offerings and sacrifices.