Leviticus 23:20

“And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits for a wave offering before the LORD, with the two lambs: they shall be holy to the LORD for the priest.”

"And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits for a wave offering before the LORD, with the two lambs: they shall be holy to the LORD for the priest." - Leviticus 23:20
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What does Leviticus 23:20 mean?

Leviticus 23:20 (KJV) reads: "And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits for a wave offering before the Lord, with the two lambs: they shall be holy to the Lord for the priest." This verse is a part of the Book of Leviticus, which is the third book of the…

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The Waves of Worship: Offering Ourselves as Firstfruits to God

Leviticus 23:20 states, "And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits for a wave offering before the LORD, with the two lambs: they shall be holy to the LORD for the priest." This ancient practice in the Hebrew scriptures holds profound significance that…

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A Prayer of Firstfruits and Holiness

O Holy and Eternal God, our Creator and Sustainer, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. In this sacred moment, we reflect upon Your word as given in Leviticus 23:20: "And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits for a wave offering…

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Leviticus 23:20
Leviticus 23:20 - "And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits for a wave offering before the LORD, with the two lambs: they shall be holy to the LORD for the priest."
Leviticus 23:20 KJV And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits for a wave offering before the LORD, with the two lambs: they shall be holy to the LORD for the priest.
Leviticus 23:20 KJV And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits for a wave offering before the LORD, with the two lambs: they shall be holy to the LORD for the priest.
Leviticus 23:20 KJV And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits for a wave offering before the LORD, with the two lambs: they shall be holy to the LORD for the priest.
Leviticus 23:20 A hyper-detailed, photorealistic depiction of the High Priest of Israel performing the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) wave offering. The High Priest is dressed in the complete set of holy vestments: a blue robe with golden bells and pomegranates on the hem, a colorful ephod, and a breastplate with twelve jewels. A golden plate engraved 'HOLINESS TO THE LORD' is tied to his linen mitre. He stands in the Tabernacle courtyard, facing the altar, holding the two leavened loaves of firstfruits and two male lambs high, performing the sacred wave offering ritual. Golden morning light, historically accurate setting, cinematic oil painting style.
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Leviticus 23:23 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
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"¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying," - Leviticus 23:23
Leviticus 23:26 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 23:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 23:33 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 23:9 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 20:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 10:20 - "And when Moses heard that, he was content."
Leviticus 23:5 - "In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the LORD'S passover."
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