Exodus 29:1-37

29:1-37 | The consecration of the priests (hallow them) was so significant in Israel’s history that an entire chapter is devoted to this dedication ceremony, which included a series of sacrifices: first, a bull for a sin offering; then two rams, one of them for a burnt offering; a wave offering; and a heave offering. By placing their hands on the animal’s head, the priests symbolically acknowledged their own sin and need of cleansing (Lev. 17:11; Heb. 9:22).

29:22-28 | The wave offering was a waved back and forth between the altar and the priest, signaling it was a gift to the Lord. Then those items were burned on the altar, except the breast of the ram, which was to be eaten by Aaron and his sons. In this way, the Hebrew people contributed to the work of the Lord. The heave offering was something held out before the Lord; it was not tossed.