Leviticus 7:8
New International Version
The priest who offers a burnt offering for anyone may keep its hide for himself.

New Living Translation
In the case of the burnt offering, the priest may keep the hide of the sacrificed animal.

English Standard Version
And the priest who offers any man’s burnt offering shall have for himself the skin of the burnt offering that he has offered.

Berean Standard Bible
As for the priest who presents a burnt offering for anyone, the hide of that offering belongs to him.

King James Bible
And the priest that offereth any man's burnt offering, even the priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt offering which he hath offered.

New King James Version
And the priest who offers anyone’s burnt offering, that priest shall have for himself the skin of the burnt offering which he has offered.

New American Standard Bible
Also the priest who presents anyone’s burnt offering, that priest shall have for himself the hide of the burnt offering which he has presented.

NASB 1995
‘Also the priest who presents any man’s burnt offering, that priest shall have for himself the skin of the burnt offering which he has presented.

NASB 1977
‘Also the priest who presents any man’s burnt offering, that priest shall have for himself the skin of the burnt offering which he has presented.

Legacy Standard Bible
Also the priest who brings near any man’s burnt offering, that priest shall have for himself the skin of the burnt offering which he has brought near.

Amplified Bible
The priest who presents any man’s burnt offering shall have for himself the hide of the burnt offering which he has presented.

Christian Standard Bible
As for the priest who presents someone’s burnt offering, the hide of the burnt offering he has presented belongs to him; it is the priest’s.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As for the priest who presents someone’s burnt offering, the hide of the burnt offering he has presented belongs to him; it is the priest’s.

American Standard Version
And the priest that offereth any man's burnt-offering, even the priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt-offering which he hath offered.

Contemporary English Version
In fact, the priest who offers a sacrifice to please me may keep the skin of the animal,

English Revised Version
And the priest that offereth any man's burnt offering, even the priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt offering which he hath offered.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The skin of the burnt offering belongs to the priest who sacrifices it.

Good News Translation
The skin of an animal offered as a burnt offering belongs to the priest who offers the sacrifice.

International Standard Version
The hide from the burnt offering brought by the offeror is to belong to the priest.

Majority Standard Bible
As for the priest who presents a burnt offering for anyone, the hide of that offering belongs to him.

NET Bible
"'As for the priest who presents someone's burnt offering, the hide of that burnt offering which he presented belongs to him.

New Heart English Bible
The priest who offers any man's burnt offering, even the priest shall have for himself the skin of the burnt offering which he has offered.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priest that offereth any man's burnt-offering, even the priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt-offering which he hath offered.

World English Bible
The priest who offers any man’s burnt offering shall have for himself the skin of the burnt offering which he has offered.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the priest who is bringing any man’s burnt-offering near, the skin of the burnt-offering which he has brought near, it is the priest’s, his own;

Young's Literal Translation
'And the priest who is bringing near any man's burnt-offering, the skin of the burnt-offering which he hath brought near, it is the priest's, his own;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest bringing near a man's burnt-offering, the skin of the burnt-offering which was brought near for the priest, to him it shall be.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The priest that offereth the victim of holocaust, shall have the skin thereof.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The priest who offers the victim of holocaust shall have its skin.

New American Bible
As for the priest who offers someone’s burnt offering, to him belongs the hide of the burnt offering that is offered.

New Revised Standard Version
So, too, the priest who offers anyone’s burnt offering shall keep the skin of the burnt offering that he has offered.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest who offers any man's burnt offering, even the priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt offering which he has offered.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest who brings for the sake of the sin of a man a burning peace offering, the skin of the burnt peace offering that he brings shall be for the Priest.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the priest that offereth any man's burnt-offering, even the priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt-offering which he hath offered.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And as for the priest who offers a man's whole-burnt-offering, the skin of the whole-burnt-offering which he offers, shall be his.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Guilt Offering
7The guilt offering is like the sin offering; the same law applies to both. It belongs to the priest who makes atonement with it. 8As for the priest who presents a burnt offering for anyone, the hide of that offering belongs to him. 9Likewise, every grain offering that is baked in an oven or cooked in a pan or on a griddle belongs to the priest who presents it,…

Cross References
Exodus 29:29-30
The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them. / The son who succeeds him as priest and enters the Tent of Meeting to minister in the Holy Place must wear them for seven days.

Numbers 18:8-9
Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. / A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons.

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

Deuteronomy 18:3
This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach.

1 Corinthians 9:13-14
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

2 Chronicles 31:4
Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD.

Nehemiah 12:44
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.

Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Matthew 10:10
Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.

Luke 10:7
Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

1 Timothy 5:18
For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

1 Peter 5:2
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;

2 Kings 12:16
The money from the guilt offerings and sin offerings was not brought into the house of the LORD; it belonged to the priests.

Ezekiel 44:28-30
In regard to their inheritance, I am their inheritance. You are to give them no possession in Israel, for I am their possession. / They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them. / The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.


Treasury of Scripture

And the priest that offers any man's burnt offering, even the priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt offering which he has offered.

Leviticus 15:17
And every garment, and every skin, whereon is the seed of copulation, shall be washed with water, and be unclean until the even.

skin

Leviticus 1:6
And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces.

Leviticus 4:11
And the skin of the bullock, and all his flesh, with his head, and with his legs, and his inwards, and his dung,

Genesis 3:21
Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them.

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Leviticus 7
1. The law of the trespass offering
11. and of the peace offering
12. whether it be for a thanksgiving
16. or a vow, or a free will offering
22. the fat and the blood are forbidden
28. The priests' portion in the peace offerings
35. The whole summed up














As for the priest who presents a burnt offering for anyone
In the Levitical system, priests played a crucial role as mediators between God and the people. The burnt offering, or "olah," was a voluntary act of worship, atonement, and dedication to God. The priest's duty was to present the offering on behalf of the individual, symbolizing the transfer of sin and the need for divine forgiveness. This reflects the broader biblical theme of mediation, which is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the ultimate High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16).

the hide of that offering belongs to him
The hide of the burnt offering was a practical provision for the priest. In ancient Israel, priests did not have a land inheritance like the other tribes (Numbers 18:20-24). Instead, they relied on portions of the offerings for their sustenance. The hide, a valuable commodity, could be used for clothing or trade. This provision underscores God's care for those who serve Him, a principle echoed in the New Testament where ministers of the gospel are supported by the church (1 Corinthians 9:13-14). The allocation of the hide also highlights the principle of sharing in the benefits of one's labor, a theme seen throughout Scripture.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Priest
The individual responsible for performing the sacrificial rituals in the Tabernacle, serving as a mediator between God and the people of Israel.

2. Burnt Offering
A type of sacrifice in the Old Testament where the entire animal was consumed by fire, symbolizing atonement and complete surrender to God.

3. Tabernacle
The portable sanctuary where the Israelites worshiped God during their journey through the wilderness.
Teaching Points
Priestly Provision
The hide of the burnt offering was a provision for the priest, acknowledging their service and dedication. This reflects God's care for those who serve Him.

Symbolism of the Burnt Offering
The burnt offering represents total dedication to God. As believers, we are called to offer ourselves wholly to God, living lives of complete surrender.

Role of the Priesthood
The priest's role as a mediator points to Christ, our High Priest, who intercedes for us. We are also called to be a "royal priesthood," serving God and others.

God's Provision for His Servants
Just as God provided for the priests, He provides for those who serve Him today. Trust in God's provision is essential for those in ministry.(8) The priest shall have to himself the skin.--As the skin was the only part not consumed by the fire, in the case of the burnt offering, it fell to the share of the officiating priest. According to the rule which obtained during the second Temple, all the skins of the most holy things belonged to the officiating priests--i.e., those of the trespass offering, the sin offerings of the laity, &c.--whereas those of the holy things--i.e., those of the peace offerings--belonged to the owners of the victims. These skins, which accumulated during the week, the priests whose course it was to serve divided between them every Sabbath evening.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
As for the priest
וְהַ֨כֹּהֵ֔ן (wə·hak·kō·hên)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

who presents
הַמַּקְרִ֖יב (ham·maq·rîḇ)
Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

a burnt offering
עֹ֣לַת (‘ō·laṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

for anyone,
אִ֑ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

the hide
ע֤וֹר (‘ō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather

of [that] offering
הָֽעֹלָה֙ (hā·‘ō·lāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

belongs to him.
ל֥וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew


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