His own hands shall bring the offerings of the LORD made by fire, the fat with the breast, it shall he bring, that the breast may be waved for a wave offering before the LORD.
The person must bring the Lord's fire offerings with their own hands, the fat along with the breast meat. They should bring it so the breast can be waved as a special offering before the Lord.
This verse is describing how people must personally bring specific parts of their sacrifice (the fat and breast meat) to be offered to God in a special waving ceremony.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God provided Moses with detailed instructions for the Israelites on how to perform various sacrifices as part of their covenant relationship after the Exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically addresses the peace offering, where the individual was required to personally bring the fat and breast of the animal to the priest for it to be waved before the Lord, emphasizing direct participation in worship. This practice helped maintain holiness and order in the community, reflecting God's desire for personal devotion among His people.
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