Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At the entrance to the tent of meeting, Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket. New Living Translation Then Aaron and his sons will eat this meat, along with the bread in the basket, at the Tabernacle entrance. English Standard Version And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket in the entrance of the tent of meeting. Berean Standard Bible At the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket. Berean Literal Bible And Aaron shall eat—and his sons—the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket at the door of the Tent of Meeting. King James Bible And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. New King James Version Then Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, by the door of the tabernacle of meeting. New American Standard Bible Then Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket, at the doorway of the tent of meeting. NASB 1995 “Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket, at the doorway of the tent of meeting. NASB 1977 “And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, at the doorway of the tent of meeting. Legacy Standard Bible Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket, at the doorway of the tent of meeting. Amplified Bible Aaron and his sons shall eat the meat of the ram and the bread in the basket, at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting. Berean Annotated Bible At the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, Aaron (light bringer) and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket. Christian Standard Bible Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket at the entrance to the tent of meeting. Holman Christian Standard Bible Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket at the entrance to the tent of meeting. American Standard Version And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, at the door of the tent of meeting. Contemporary English Version then Aaron and his sons are to eat it together with the three kinds of bread at the entrance to the sacred tent. English Revised Version And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, at the door of the tent of meeting. GOD'S WORD® Translation At the entrance to the tent of meeting, Aaron and his sons will eat the meat of the ram and the bread [left] in the basket. Good News Translation At the entrance of the Tent of my presence they are to eat it along with the bread left in the basket. International Standard Version Then Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram along with the bread that is in the basket at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting. NET Bible Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that was in the basket at the entrance of the tent of meeting. New Heart English Bible Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, at the door of the Tent of Meeting. Webster's Bible Translation And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket. World English Bible Aaron and his sons shall eat the meat of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, at the door of the Tent of Meeting. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Aaron has eaten—his sons also—the flesh of the ram, and the bread which [is] in the basket, at the opening of the Tent of Meeting; Berean Literal Bible And Aaron shall eat—and his sons—the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket at the door of the Tent of Meeting. Young's Literal Translation and Aaron hath eaten -- his sons also -- the flesh of the ram, and the bread which is in the basket, at the opening of the tent of meeting; Smith's Literal Translation And Aaron shall eat and his sons, the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket by the door of the of appointment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Aaron and his sons shall eat it. The loaves also, that are in the basket, they shall eat in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony, Catholic Public Domain Version And Aaron and his sons shall feed on it. Likewise, the loaves which are in the basket, they shall consume in the vestibule of the tabernacle of the testimony, New American Bible At the entrance of the tent of meeting Aaron and his sons shall eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket. New Revised Standard Version and Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket, at the entrance of the tent of meeting. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Aaron and his sons shall eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Ahron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket in the door of the Time Tent. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, at the door of the tent of meeting. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the loaves in the basket, by the doors of the tabernacle of witness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Food for the Priests31You are to take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place. 32At the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket. 33They must eat those things by which atonement was made for their ordination and consecration. But no outsider may eat them, because these things are sacred.… Cross References At the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, Leviticus 8:35 You must remain at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD’s charge so that you will not die, for this is what I have been commanded.” Leviticus 14:11 The priest who performs the cleansing shall present the one to be cleansed, together with these offerings, before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Leviticus 1:3 If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. Aaron and his sons Exodus 28:1 “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. Leviticus 8:6 Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water. Numbers 18:7 But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.” are to eat the meat of the ram Leviticus 8:31 And Moses said to Aaron and his sons, “Boil the meat at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and eat it there with the bread that is in the basket of ordination offerings, as I commanded, saying, ‘Aaron and his sons are to eat it.’ Leviticus 10:12-14 And Moses said to Aaron and his remaining sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, “Take the grain offering that remains from the food offerings to the LORD and eat it without leaven beside the altar, because it is most holy. / You shall eat it in a holy place, because it is your share and your sons’ share of the food offerings to the LORD; for this is what I have been commanded. / And you and your sons and daughters may eat the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution in a ceremonially clean place, because these portions have been assigned to you and your children from the peace offerings of the sons of Israel. Leviticus 6:16-18 Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. / It must not be baked with leaven; I have assigned it as their portion of My food offerings. It is most holy, like the sin offering and the guilt offering. / Any male among the sons of Aaron may eat it. This is a permanent portion from the food offerings to the LORD for the generations to come. Anything that touches them will become holy.” and the bread that is in the basket. Leviticus 8:26 And from the basket of unleavened bread that was before the LORD, he took one cake of unleavened bread, one cake of bread made with oil, and one wafer, and he placed them on the fat portions and on the right thigh. Leviticus 8:2 “Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread, Numbers 6:15 together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—and a basket of unleavened cakes made from fine flour mixed with oil and unleavened wafers coated with oil. Leviticus 24:9 It belongs to Aaron and his sons, who are to eat it in a holy place; for it is to him a most holy part of the food offerings to the LORD—his portion forever.” 1 Samuel 21:4-6 “There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away. Matthew 12:4 He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests. Mark 2:26 During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.” Treasury of Scripture And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. Aaron Exodus 24:9-11 Then went up Moses, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel: … Leviticus 10:12-14 And Moses spake unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons that were left, Take the meat offering that remaineth of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and eat it without leaven beside the altar: for it is most holy: … and the bread Exodus 29:2,3,23 And unleavened bread, and cakes unleavened tempered with oil, and wafers unleavened anointed with oil: of wheaten flour shalt thou make them… Matthew 12:4 How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? Jump to Previous Aaron Basket Bread Congregation Door Doorway Eat Eaten Entrance Flesh Meal Meat Meeting Opening Ram Tabernacle TentJump to Next Aaron Basket Bread Congregation Door Doorway Eat Eaten Entrance Flesh Meal Meat Meeting Opening Ram Tabernacle TentExodus 29 1. The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar38. The continual burnt offerings 45. God's promise to dwell among the children of Israel At the entrance to the Tent of Meeting This location is significant as the Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the central place of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The entrance symbolizes access to God and His holiness, where only the consecrated priests could perform their duties. This setting underscores the sacredness of the ritual and the importance of approaching God with reverence and obedience. Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket Persons / Places / Events 1. AaronThe brother of Moses, appointed as the first high priest of Israel. His role was crucial in the establishment of the priesthood and the sacrificial system. 2. Aaron's Sons They were appointed as priests alongside Aaron, serving in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple, continuing the priestly lineage. 3. The Ram A sacrificial animal used in the consecration ceremony of the priests. It symbolizes atonement and dedication to God. 4. The Bread in the Basket Part of the offerings presented during the consecration ceremony, symbolizing sustenance and fellowship with God. 5. The Tent of Meeting Also known as the Tabernacle, it was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where sacrifices and worship were conducted. Teaching Points The Importance of ConsecrationThe consecration of Aaron and his sons highlights the necessity of being set apart for God's service. As believers, we are called to live consecrated lives, dedicated to God's purposes. Symbolism of the Sacrifice The sacrificial ram and bread symbolize atonement and fellowship. In Christ, we find the ultimate sacrifice, which brings us into fellowship with God. The Role of the Priesthood The priesthood in the Old Testament was a foreshadowing of Christ's priestly role. As believers, we are called to be a "royal priesthood," serving God and others. Communion with God Eating the sacrificial meal at the Tent of Meeting signifies communion with God. Today, we experience this communion through prayer, worship, and the Lord's Supper. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 29:32?2. How does Exodus 29:32 emphasize the importance of consuming holy offerings today? 3. What does eating the consecrated food symbolize in our spiritual walk with God? 4. How can we apply the principle of holiness from Exodus 29:32 in daily life? 5. What connections exist between Exodus 29:32 and the Lord's Supper in the New Testament? 6. How does Exodus 29:32 encourage us to respect God's provisions and commands? 7. What is the significance of eating the ram's flesh in Exodus 29:32? 8. How does Exodus 29:32 relate to the concept of priestly consecration? 9. Why is the act of eating mentioned in Exodus 29:32 important for the priests? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 29? 11. What is the purpose of the Tent of Meeting? 12. 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? 13. 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? 14. 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? What Does Exodus 29:32 Mean At the entrance to the Tent of Meeting“ ‘At the entrance to the Tent of Meeting…’ ” (Exodus 29:32a) • God picks the doorway of the tabernacle as the meeting point. It is where heaven’s glory touches earth’s routine (Exodus 29:42–43). • The entrance is public enough to be seen by Israel (Leviticus 4:4) yet holy enough to be guarded by the priests (Numbers 3:38). • Think of it as an invitation: come as near as God’s holiness allows. Later, the risen Christ would declare, “I am the gate” (John 10:9), fulfilling this pattern by opening direct access to the Father (Hebrews 10:19–22). • The location underscores accountability. Aaron and his sons stand “before the LORD” (Exodus 40:12) where obedience—or disobedience—can’t hide. Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram “ ‘…Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram…’ ” (Exodus 29:32b) • The ram is the ordination offering (Exodus 29:19–28). Eating part of it seals their consecration. – Shared food = shared fellowship (Leviticus 7:15). – Consuming the sacrifice internalizes their calling: God’s holiness must move from altar to heart (Psalm 51:6). • Only the priests may eat this specific portion (Leviticus 8:31–32). It’s a privilege with boundaries—sin offerings for the people are burned outside the camp (Leviticus 4:12; Hebrews 13:11). • A meal in God’s presence anticipates the greater fellowship meal with the Lamb of God (Matthew 26:26–29; Revelation 19:9). • The act prefigures believers today “partaking of the altar” by identifying with Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice (1 Corinthians 10:16–18). and the bread that is in the basket “ ‘…and the bread that is in the basket.’ ” (Exodus 29:32c) • Three kinds of bread were waved before the LORD (Exodus 29:23): – Unleavened loaves – Unleavened cakes mixed with oil – Wafers spread with oil • Bread speaks of daily dependence. Priests must rely on God’s provision before they can serve His people (Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4). • Oil-anointed bread pictures the Spirit’s empowerment. Ministry is never sustained by ritual alone (Zechariah 4:6). • By eating both meat and bread, the priests enjoy a balanced covenant meal—satisfaction (protein) plus sustenance (grain)—pointing to Christ who is simultaneously “the Lamb of God” (John 1:29) and “the bread of life” (John 6:35). • Nothing was to be left until morning (Exodus 29:34), teaching immediate obedience and fresh fellowship every day (Lamentations 3:22-23). summary Exodus 29:32 paints a vivid picture of ordained priests sharing a sacred meal right at God’s doorway. The place (the entrance), the participants (Aaron and his sons), and the provisions (ram and bread) all highlight fellowship grounded in sacrifice, dependence, and holiness. The scene ultimately foreshadows the believer’s privilege of dining in communion with Christ, who fulfills both the altar and the bread for all who draw near in faith. Verse 32. - The bread that is in the basket - i.e., the loaf, cake, and wafer which still remained in the basket after one of each had been subtracted (see ver. 23, and compare vers. 2, 3).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew At the entranceפֶּ֖תַח (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way to the Tent אֹ֥הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting, מוֹעֵֽד׃ (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting Aaron אַהֲרֹ֤ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses and his sons וּבָנָיו֙ (ū·ḇā·nāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son are to eat וְאָכַ֨ל (wə·’ā·ḵal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat the meat בְּשַׂ֣ר (bə·śar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man of the ram הָאַ֔יִל (hā·’a·yil) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree and the bread הַלֶּ֖חֶם (hal·le·ḥem) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain that [is] אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that in the basket. בַּסָּ֑ל (bas·sāl) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5536: A willow twig, an osier, as woven into a, basket Links Exodus 29:32 NIVExodus 29:32 NLT Exodus 29:32 ESV Exodus 29:32 NASB Exodus 29:32 KJV Exodus 29:32 BibleApps.com Exodus 29:32 Biblia Paralela Exodus 29:32 Chinese Bible Exodus 29:32 French Bible Exodus 29:32 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 29:32 Aaron and his sons shall eat (Exo. 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