Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You are to cut it into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and the fat, on the wood that is burning on the altar. New Living Translation Then cut the animal in pieces, and the priests will arrange the pieces of the offering, including the head and fat, on the wood burning on the altar. English Standard Version And he shall cut it into pieces, with its head and its fat, and the priest shall arrange them on the wood that is on the fire on the altar, Berean Standard Bible He is to cut the animal into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and fat, atop the burning wood that is on the altar. King James Bible And he shall cut it into his pieces, with his head and his fat: and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar: New King James Version And he shall cut it into its pieces, with its head and its fat; and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire upon the altar; New American Standard Bible He shall then cut it into its pieces with its head and its suet, and the priest shall arrange them on the wood which is on the fire that is on the altar. NASB 1995 ‘He shall then cut it into its pieces with its head and its suet, and the priest shall arrange them on the wood which is on the fire that is on the altar. NASB 1977 ‘He shall then cut it into its pieces with its head and its suet, and the priest shall arrange them on the wood which is on the fire that is on the altar. Legacy Standard Bible He shall then cut it into its pieces with its head and its suet, and the priest shall arrange them on the wood which is on the fire that is on the altar. Amplified Bible He shall cut it into pieces, with its head and its fat, and the priest shall arrange them on the wood which is on the fire that is on the altar. Christian Standard Bible He will cut the animal into pieces with its head and its fat, and the priest will arrange them on top of the burning wood on the altar. Holman Christian Standard Bible He will cut the animal into pieces with its head and its suet, and the priest will arrange them on top of the burning wood on the altar. American Standard Version And he shall cut it into its pieces, with its head and its fat; and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar: English Revised Version And he shall cut it into its pieces, with its head and its fat: and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar: GOD'S WORD® Translation Then cut it into pieces. The priest will lay the head and the fat on the wood burning on the altar. Good News Translation After you cut it up, the officiating priest shall put on the fire all the parts, including the head and the fat. International Standard Version He is to cut up its head and fat into separate pieces arrange them in rows on the wood over the fire that burns on the altar, Majority Standard Bible He is to cut the animal into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and fat, atop the burning wood that is on the altar. NET Bible Next, the one presenting the offering must cut it into parts, with its head and its suet, and the priest must arrange them on the wood which is in the fire, on the altar. New Heart English Bible He shall cut it into its pieces, with its head and its fat. The priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is on the altar, Webster's Bible Translation And he shall cut it into its pieces, with its head and its fat: and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar: World English Bible He shall cut it into its pieces, with its head and its fat. The priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is on the altar, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has cut it into its pieces, and its head and its fat, and the priest has arranged them on the wood, which [is] on the fire, which [is] on the altar; Young's Literal Translation and he hath cut it into its pieces, and its head and its fat, and the priest hath arranged them on the wood, which is on the fire, which is on the altar; Smith's Literal Translation And he cut it in pieces, according to its pieces, and his head and his fat: and the priest arranged them upon the wood which is upon the fire which is upon the altar: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they shall divide the joints, the head, and all that cleave to the liver: and shall lay them upon the wood, under which the fire is to be put: Catholic Public Domain Version And they shall divide the limbs, the head, and everything that adjoins to the liver. And they shall place them on the wood, under which the fire is to be thrown. New American Bible When it has been cut into pieces, the priest shall lay these, together with the head and suet, on top of the wood and the embers on the altar; New Revised Standard Version It shall be cut up into its parts, with its head and its suet, and the priest shall arrange them on the wood that is on the fire on the altar; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall cut it into pieces, with its head and its fat; and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood, that is on the fire, which is upon the altar; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall cut its limbs and its head and his fat and the Priest shall arrange them on the wood in the fire upon the altar: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he shall cut it into its pieces; and the priest shall lay them, with its head and its suet, in order on the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they shall divide it by its limbs, and its head and its fat, and the priests shall pile them up on the wood which is on the fire, on the altar. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws for Burnt Offerings…11He shall slaughter it on the north side of the altar before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to sprinkle its blood against the altar on all sides. 12He is to cut the animal into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and fat, atop the burning wood that is on the altar. 13The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall bring all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.… Cross References Exodus 29:17 Cut the ram into pieces, wash the entrails and legs, and place them with its head and other pieces. Genesis 22:9 When they arrived at the place God had designated, Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood. He bound his son Isaac and placed him on the altar, atop the wood. Numbers 18:17 But you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to splatter their blood on the altar and burn their fat as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. 1 Kings 18:33 Next, he arranged the wood, cut up the bull, placed it on the wood, 2 Chronicles 35:11 And they slaughtered the Passover lambs, while the priests splattered the blood handed to them and the Levites skinned the animals. Ezekiel 24:4 Put in the pieces of meat, every good piece—thigh and shoulder—fill it with choice bones. Hebrews 10:5-10 Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me. / In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight. / Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’” ... Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 1 Peter 1:19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. Ephesians 5:2 and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Hebrews 9:14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! Revelation 5:6 Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. Psalm 51:19 Then You will delight in righteous sacrifices, in whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on Your altar. Treasury of Scripture And he shall cut it into his pieces, with his head and his fat: and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is on the altar: Leviticus 1:6-8 And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces… Jump to Previous Altar Arrange Arranged Burning Cut Fat Fire Head Including Lay Offering Order Parts Pieces Priest Suet WoodJump to Next Altar Arrange Arranged Burning Cut Fat Fire Head Including Lay Offering Order Parts Pieces Priest Suet WoodLeviticus 1 1. The law of burnt offerings3. of the herd 10. of the flocks 14. of the fowls He is to cut the animal into pieces This phrase refers to the specific instructions given to the offerer of the burnt offering. The act of cutting the animal into pieces signifies the detailed and deliberate nature of the sacrificial system. It reflects the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. The division of the animal can be seen as a type of Christ, whose body was broken for humanity's sins. This process also emphasizes the personal involvement of the offerer in the sacrificial act, symbolizing the personal nature of repentance and dedication to God. and the priest shall arrange them including the head and fat atop the burning wood that is on the altar Persons / Places / Events 1. The OffererThe individual bringing the burnt offering, responsible for cutting the animal into pieces. 2. The Priest The mediator between God and the offerer, responsible for arranging the pieces on the altar. 3. The Altar A sacred place where offerings are made to God, symbolizing His presence and the place of atonement. 4. The Burnt Offering A voluntary act of worship, atonement for unintentional sin, and expression of devotion, commitment, and complete surrender to God. 5. The Tabernacle The dwelling place of God among His people, where the altar was located. Teaching Points Understanding SacrificeThe burnt offering symbolizes total dedication to God. As believers, we are called to offer our lives wholly to Him, reflecting our commitment and devotion. Role of the Priest The priest's role in arranging the offering points to the need for order and intentionality in our worship and service to God. We should approach God with reverence and structure in our spiritual practices. Symbolism of the Altar The altar represents God's presence and the place of atonement. In our lives, we must identify and maintain spaces and times dedicated to meeting with God. Christ as the Fulfillment The sacrificial system points to Christ's ultimate sacrifice. Understanding this helps us appreciate the depth of His atonement and the grace we receive through faith. Living Sacrifices As New Testament believers, we are called to be living sacrifices, continually offering ourselves in service and obedience to God, reflecting His love and holiness in our daily lives.(12) With his head and his fat.--That is, "he shall cut it into its pieces, and sever or cut off its head and its fat." By a figure of speech not uncommon in Hebrew, one verb is connected with two substantives, though it only applies to one of the two, and a kindred verb has to be supplied for the second substantive to obtain the proper sense. Hebrew He is to cutוְנִתַּ֤ח (wə·nit·taḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5408: To cut up, cut in pieces, divide by joints the animal into pieces, לִנְתָחָ֔יו (lin·ṯā·ḥāw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5409: A piece (of a divided carcass) and the priest הַכֹּהֵן֙ (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest shall arrange וְעָרַ֤ךְ (wə·‘ā·raḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order them, אֹתָ֔ם (’ō·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case with וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among its head רֹאשׁ֖וֹ (rō·šōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head and fat, פִּדְר֑וֹ (piḏ·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6309: Suet atop עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the burning הָאֵ֔שׁ (hā·’êš) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire wood הָֽעֵצִים֙ (hā·‘ê·ṣîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that [is] on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the altar. הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar Links Leviticus 1:12 NIVLeviticus 1:12 NLT Leviticus 1:12 ESV Leviticus 1:12 NASB Leviticus 1:12 KJV Leviticus 1:12 BibleApps.com Leviticus 1:12 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 1:12 Chinese Bible Leviticus 1:12 French Bible Leviticus 1:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 1:12 He shall cut it into its pieces (Le Lv Lev.) |
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