The fat of the sin offering he shall burn on the altar.
Parallel translations
- WEB The fat of the sin offering he shall burn on the altar.
- KJV And the fat of the sin offering shall he burn upon the altar.
- BSB He is also to burn the fat of the sin offering on the altar.
- NASB Then he shall offer up in smoke the fat of the sin offering on the altar.
- NLT He must then burn all the fat of the sin offering on the altar.
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Quick answer
The fat of the sin offering is burned on the altar. The choicest portion is given to God.
Overview
The fat of the sin offering is consumed on the altar, dedicating the best part to the LORD. This was the standard honoring of God with the richest portion of the sacrifice. It reflects the wholehearted devotion that atonement makes possible, ultimately realized in Christ's perfect self-offering to the Father.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Lev 4:8–10He shall take all the fat of the bull of the sin offering off of it; the fat that covers the innards, and all the fat that is on the innards,
- Exod 29:13You shall take all the fat that covers the innards, the cover of the liver, the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, and burn them on the altar.
- Lev 4:19All its fat he shall take from it, and burn it on the altar.
- Lev 16:6“Aaron shall offer the bull of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make atonement for himself and for his house.
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Every sacrifice, every priest, and every day of atonement points beyond itself to the one perfect offering and the great High Priest who, by his own blood, makes the unclean holy once for all.
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