KJV ORIGINAL
And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD, to be accepted for you: on the morrow after the sabbath the priest shall wave it.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The priest will lift up and wave the bundle of grain before the LORD so that God will accept it on your behalf. He must do this the day after the Sabbath.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a ritual where the priest waves grain before God to ensure the people's offering is accepted by Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions for the Feast of Firstfruits, celebrated during the spring harvest season. The waving of the first sheaf of barley marked the beginning of the harvest and acknowledged God as the source of all provision. This ceremony took place the day after the Sabbath during Passover week, and no one could eat from the new harvest until this offering was made.
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