Exodus 29:32
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.

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.

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.

Majority 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.

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.

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 Version
and 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;

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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
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.

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 ...
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Context
Food for the Priests
31You 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
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 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.”

Luke 6:4
He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”

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.”

Leviticus 10:12-13
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.

Numbers 18:8-10
Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. / A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons. / You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy.

Hebrews 9:11-12
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

Hebrews 9:24-26
For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. / Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. / Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

Hebrews 10:19-22
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ...

1 Corinthians 10:16-18
Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? / Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf. / Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar?

1 Corinthians 11:23-26
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, / and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” / In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” ...

John 6:53-58
So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you. / Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. / For My flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink. ...


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?

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Exodus 29
1. The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar
38. The continual burnt offerings
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And Aaron and his sons
This phrase identifies the primary participants in the consecration ceremony. Aaron and his sons were chosen by God to serve as priests, a role of immense spiritual significance. The Hebrew root for "Aaron" (אַהֲרֹן, Aharon) signifies a "mountain of strength" or "enlightened," reflecting his leadership and spiritual authority. The inclusion of "his sons" emphasizes the hereditary nature of the priesthood, which was to be passed down through generations, signifying continuity and the importance of family in God’s covenant community.

are to eat
Eating in this context is not merely a physical act but a deeply spiritual one. The Hebrew verb "to eat" (אָכַל, akal) often implies participation and communion. In the ancient Near Eastern context, sharing a meal was a sign of fellowship and covenant. Here, it symbolizes the priests' participation in the sacrificial system and their role as mediators between God and Israel. It also signifies their acceptance of God’s provision and their dependence on Him.

the meat of the ram
The ram was a significant sacrificial animal in the Old Testament, often associated with consecration and atonement. The Hebrew word for "ram" (אַיִל, ayil) can also mean "leader" or "strength," symbolizing the strength and leadership required of the priests. The consumption of the ram's meat by Aaron and his sons signifies their full participation in the sacrificial offering, embodying the idea that they are set apart for God’s service.

and the bread in the basket
Bread, in biblical terms, often symbolizes sustenance and life. The Hebrew word for "bread" (לֶחֶם, lechem) is a staple of life, representing God’s provision. The "basket" (סַל, sal) indicates that this bread was specially prepared and set apart for this occasion. This act of eating the bread signifies the priests' reliance on God for their spiritual and physical nourishment, reinforcing the idea of God as the ultimate provider.

at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting
The "Tent of Meeting" (אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד, ohel mo'ed) was the sacred space where God met with His people, a precursor to the Temple. The "entrance" (פֶּתַח, petach) signifies a threshold, a place of transition from the ordinary to the holy. Eating at this location underscores the sanctity of the priests' role and their proximity to God’s presence. It highlights the idea that their service is both a privilege and a responsibility, as they stand at the intersection of the divine and the human.

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 entrance
פֶּ֖תַח (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


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