Leviticus 10:15The heaved thigh and the waved breast they shall bring with the offerings made by fire of the fat, to wave it for a wave offering before Yahweh: and it shall be yours, and your sons' with you, as a portion forever; as Yahweh has commanded."
The setting
Sinai Peninsula, ~1446 BC. Moses is establishing detailed worship procedures after Aaron's sons died for improper sacrifice...
The emotion here: methodical care after recent tragedy
The original word
terumah (תְּרוּמָה) — portion lifted up, what is set apart for sacred use
Why it matters
The wave offering involved literally waving the meat toward the altar and back, symbolizing giving it to God then receiving it back
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 10:15
This comes immediately after two priests died — Moses is being extra careful about proper procedures
Common misconceptionPeople see this as boring ritual, but it's actually God ensuring ministers don't starve — the first worker protection law in history.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Leviticus 10:15
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 10:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 10:15 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include ritual worship, sacred offerings. Notable phrases: wave offering; offerings made by fire. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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