Bible Dictionary

Wave Offering

An offering presented before the LORD by being waved according to God's commandments.

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Total Entries

368

Entry Position

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Letter

W

Meaning

An offering presented before the LORD by being waved according to God's commandments.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 29:22-28
  • Leviticus 7:28-34
  • Leviticus 8:27-29
  • Leviticus 23:10-20
  • Numbers 6:20

Original Language

Hebrew

תְּנוּפָה

tenuphah

wave offering

Meaning

A wave offering was an offering presented before the LORD by being waved according to God’s commandments.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the wave offering was presented before the LORD by waving it as prescribed under the Law of Moses.

It is mentioned in connection with priestly ordination, peace offerings, and the Feast of Weeks.


Key References

  • Exodus 29:22-28
  • Leviticus 7:28-34
  • Leviticus 8:27-29
  • Leviticus 23:10-20
  • Numbers 6:20

  • Offering
  • Firstfruits
  • Priest
  • Peace Offering

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 29:22-28
  • Leviticus 7:28-34
  • Leviticus 8:27-29
  • Leviticus 23:10-20
  • Numbers 6:20

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