Leviticus 9:20-22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
20 they placed on top of the briskets. Aaron burned the fat pieces on the altar, 21 but the briskets and the right thigh he raised as an elevated offering(A) before the Lord, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
Revelation of the Lord’s Glory. 22 [a]Aaron then raised his hands over the people and blessed(B) them. When he came down from offering the purification offering, the burnt offering, and the communion offering,
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- 9:22–23 The people are blessed twice. For the possible content of the blessing, compare the priestly blessing in Nm 6:22–27. Solomon offers a double blessing at the dedication of the Temple (1 Kgs 8:14–21, 55–61).
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