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Wave Offering

Worship & Prayer • Old Testament
A wave offering was a portion of an offering ceremonially waved before the Lord. In peace offerings the breast was waved and then given to the priests, signifying presentation to God and fellowship in the covenant meal.
Biblical Usage
The rite accompanied peace offerings, which represented a ratified covenant and communion between God and man. The waving signified solemn presentation to God before the designated portion was eaten.
Scripture References
Exodus 29:24 Exodus 29:28 Leviticus 7:30 Leviticus 7:34 Leviticus 8:27 Leviticus 9:21 Leviticus 10:14 Leviticus 10:15 Leviticus 23:10 Leviticus 23:15 Leviticus 23:20 Numbers 6:20 Numbers 18:11 Numbers 18:18 Numbers 18:26-29