Blood on the right ear - consecration? Interesting?

[Neighbor]

 

"In the Bible, the concept of blood on the right ear (Leviticus 8:22-24 and 14:28) serves as a visible mark of consecration, signifying that the person is dedicated to God's service and has been set apart for a specific purpose. This act represents a physical and spiritual transformation, preparing the individual for their sacred role. Here's a breakdown of the significance:

* Right ear: The right ear represents hearing and obedience. In ancient times, the right ear was considered the most important ear, as it was the ear that heard the words of God.

* Blood: Blood represents life, sacrifice, and atonement. In this context, the blood is a symbol of purification and consecration. 

* Consecration: Consecration means to set something or someone apart for a specific purpose, making it holy and dedicated to God. In this case, the blood on the right ear signifies that the person is being set apart for a sacred task or role. 

* Priestly consecration: In Leviticus 8, the blood is applied to the right ear of Aaron and his sons, consecrating them as priests. This act sets them apart as mediators between God and the people. 

* Purification: In Leviticus 14, the blood is applied to the right ear of the person being cleansed, symbolizing their purification and restoration to the community. 

Interesting ??"

Copied from the posting  of a cyber friend on another message board

 

[Mama Etna]

Interesting thought.

[Neighbor]

6 hours ago, Mama Etna said:

Interesting thought.

Yes I think so too. The presentation was placed by a thought filled Karaite friend, one very well informed and knowledgeable of  all of the Bible, but  one that adheres to the Tanakh* alone.

* I just realized while watching Jeopardy on TV that I had typed Tanakh when I meant Torah.

[Neighbor]

A little further Bible referencing from  the person I quoted:

..."Moses slaughtered the ram and took some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron’s right ear, on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot. 24 Moses also brought Aaron’s sons forward and put some of the blood on the lobes of their right ears, on the thumbs of their right hands and on the big toes of their right feet.

The significance of applying blood to the right ear, thumb, and big toe of Aaron and his sons during their consecration ceremony lies in its symbolism. In the Tenach, blood represented purification and atonement. By placing blood on these specific body parts, Moses symbolically sanctified their hearing (ear), actions (hand/thumb), and walk (foot). It emphasized their complete dedication to God’s service."

 

[Neighbor]

Kind of a side note: I suppose God can and still does anoint some of the seemingly most unlikely of individuals to do his will  affecting peoples and nations, just as He famously has done in all of history even becoming portions of great Biblical accounts

So, despite my own great distrust of any real change of heart in the man that  for so long has tried to debase his opponents  by calling them various names in an attempt to emasculate men and discredit the virtue of women, perhaps I need be simply praying that a change is for real.

[Tristen]

It is definitely "interesting" - but only "interesting".

This idea will set Trump supporting conspiracy Christians alight - but does not give us authority to declare Trump as God's chosen. The fact that it is his own blood on his ear should be problematic for thoughtful advocates of this idea.

 

 

[Jayne]

I find it rubbish.  And I am seeing this all over Facebook.

God did not shoot Aaron in the ear.  What happened to Aaron and Donald Trump cannot be compared.

Aaron and his sons had to present a ram for a sacrifice and place their hands on it.  Moses slaughtered it and put some of the blood on the right ear, right thumb, and right big toe.  Then, blood from the ram was splattered on the altar and portions of the ram were burned.

This was after the first anointing with oil and dressing in the holy garments.

If some are claiming that this Levitical passage is pointing to Trump as God's anointed - holy and consecrated, I cannot agree.

IF Donald Trump were somehow connected to Aaron,  I have to ask:

1.  Where is the anointing oil?

2.  Where were the holy garments?

3.  Where was the sacrifice?

4.  Where was "Moses"?

5.  Where was the altar?

 

 

Edited July 20, 2024 by Jayne

[Logostician]

More than interesting.  God clearly intervened to preserve Donald Trump's life.  Consecrating him as a leader surely fits.  Thanks for this post.