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Leviticus 1

BSB·17 verses ·Old Testament
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1Then the LORDיְהוָה֙Yah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study → called toוַיִּקְרָ֖אway·yiq·rā — To call, summon, or proclaimH7121 — Full Word Study → Mosesמֹשֶׁ֑הmō·šeh — Drawn outH4872 — Full Word Study → and spokeוַיְדַבֵּ֤רway·ḏab·bêr — to speak, say, or declareH1696 — Full Word Study → to himאֶל־’el- — to, toward, against; directional and relational prepositionH413 — Full Word Study → from the Tentמֵאֹ֥הֶלmê·’ō·hel — A tent; portable dwelling placeH168 — Full Word Study → of Meetingמוֹעֵ֖דmō·w·‘êḏ — appointed time; solemn assemblyH4150 — Full Word Study →, sayingלֵאמֹֽר׃lê·mōr — to say, speak, declareH559 — Full Word Study →, 2Speakדַּבֵּ֞רdab·bêr — to speak, say, or declareH1696 — Full Word Study → toאֶל־’el- — to, toward, against; directional and relational prepositionH413 — Full Word Study → the Israelitesבְּנֵ֤יbə·nê — Son; descendant; member of a groupH1121 — Full Word Study → and tellוְאָמַרְתָּ֣wə·’ā·mar·tā — to say, speak, declareH559 — Full Word Study → themאֲלֵהֶ֔ם’ă·lê·hem — to, toward, against; directional and relational prepositionH413 — Full Word Study →: Whenכִּֽי־kî- — because, since, that (conjunction/reason marker)H3588 — Full Word Study → anyאָדָ֗ם’ā·ḏām — Man, mankind, human beingH120 — Full Word Study → of you bringsיַקְרִ֥יבyaq·rîḇ — to approach, draw near, come forwardH7126 — Full Word Study → an offeringקָרְבָּ֖ןqār·bān — Offering, sacrifice brought near the altarH7133 — Full Word Study → to the LORDלַֽיהוָ֑הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study →, you may bringתַּקְרִ֖יבוּtaq·rî·ḇū — to approach, draw near, come forwardH7126 — Full Word Study → as your offeringקָרְבַּנְכֶֽם׃qā·rə·ban·ḵem — Offering, sacrifice brought near the altarH7133 — Full Word Study → anמִן־min- — from, out of, by means ofH4480 — Full Word Study → animalהַבְּהֵמָ֗הhab·bə·hê·māh — Animal, beast, livestockH929 — Full Word Study → fromמִן־min- — from, out of, by means ofH4480 — Full Word Study → the herdהַבָּקָר֙hab·bā·qār — cattle, herd, ox, bovine livestockH1241 — Full Word Study → or the flockהַצֹּ֔אןhaṣ·ṣōn — flock of sheep or goatsH6629 — Full Word Study →. 3Ifאִם־’im- — If, whether; conditional conjunction with wide applicabilityH518 — Full Word Study → one’s offering is a burnt offeringעֹלָ֤ה‘ō·lāh — burnt offering; ascending sacrificeH5930 — Full Word Study → fromמִן־min- — from, out of, by means ofH4480 — Full Word Study → the herdהַבָּקָ֔רhab·bā·qār — cattle, herd, ox, bovine livestockH1241 — Full Word Study →, he is to presentיַקְרִיבֶ֑נּוּyaq·rî·ḇen·nū — to approach, draw near, come forwardH7126 — Full Word Study → an unblemishedתָּמִ֖יםtā·mîm — Unblemished, whole, complete, perfectH8549 — Full Word Study → maleזָכָ֥רzā·ḵār — Male, man, or masculine personH2145 — Full Word Study →. He must bringיַקְרִ֣יבyaq·rîḇ — to approach, draw near, come forwardH7126 — Full Word Study → itאֹת֔וֹ’ō·ṯōw — direct object marker; signs accusative caseH853 — Full Word Study → toאֶל־’el- — to, toward, against; directional and relational prepositionH413 — Full Word Study → the entranceפֶּ֝תַחpɛ·ṯaḥ — doorway, entrance, openingH6607 — Full Word Study → to the Tentאֹ֤הֶל’ō·hel — A tent; portable dwelling placeH168 — Full Word Study → of Meetingמוֹעֵד֙mō·w·‘êḏ — appointed time; solemn assemblyH4150 — Full Word Study → for its acceptanceלִרְצֹנ֖וֹlir·ṣō·nōw — Favor, pleasure, or acceptable willH7522 — Full Word Study → beforeלִפְנֵ֥יlip̄·nê — face; presence; beforeH6440 — Full Word Study → the LORDיְהוָֽה׃Yah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study →. 4He is to layוְסָמַ֣ךְwə·sā·maḵ — to support, sustain, upholdH5564 — Full Word Study → his handיָד֔וֹyā·ḏōw — hand; power, strength, controlH3027 — Full Word Study → onעַ֖ל‘al — upon, over, against; concerningH5921 — Full Word Study → the headרֹ֣אשׁrōš — Head; chief; beginning; topH7218 — Full Word Study → of the burnt offeringהָעֹלָ֑הhā·‘ō·lāh — burnt offering; ascending sacrificeH5930 — Full Word Study →, so it can be acceptedוְנִרְצָ֥הwə·nir·ṣāh — to accept, be pleased with, delight inH7521 — Full Word Study → on his behalf to make atonementלְכַפֵּ֥רlə·ḵap·pêr — To atone; to cover sin and make reconciliationH3722 — Full Word Study → for himעָלָֽיו׃‘ā·lāw — upon, over, against; concerningH5921 — Full Word Study →. 5And he shall slaughterוְשָׁחַ֛טwə·šā·ḥaṭ — to slaughter; to kill in sacrifice or violenceH7819 — Full Word Study → the youngבֶּ֥ןben — Son; descendant; member of a groupH1121 — Full Word Study → bullהַבָּקָ֖רhab·bā·qār — cattle, herd, ox, bovine livestockH1241 — Full Word Study → beforeלִפְנֵ֣יlip̄·nê — face; presence; beforeH6440 — Full Word Study → the LORDיְהוָ֑הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study →, and Aaron’sאַהֲרֹ֤ן’a·hă·rōn — Exalted FatherH175 — Full Word Study → sonsבְּנֵ֨יbə·nê — Son; descendant; member of a groupH1121 — Full Word Study → the priestsהַֽכֹּֽהֲנִים֙hak·kō·hă·nîm — priest; one who serves in God's sanctuaryH3548 — Full Word Study → are to presentוְ֠הִקְרִיבוּwə·hiq·rî·ḇū — to approach, draw near, come forwardH7126 — Full Word Study → the bloodהַדָּ֔םhad·dām — blood; life force; bloodshed; guiltH1818 — Full Word Study → and sprinkle itהַדָּ֤םhad·dām — blood; life force; bloodshed; guiltH1818 — Full Word Study → on all sidesסָבִ֔יבsā·ḇîḇ — around, on all sides, encirclingH5439 — Full Word Study → ofעַל־‘al- — upon, over, against; concerningH5921 — Full Word Study → the altarהַמִּזְבֵּ֙חַ֙ham·miz·bê·aḥ — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study → at the entranceפֶּ֖תַחpe·ṯaḥ — doorway, entrance, openingH6607 — Full Word Study → to the Tentאֹ֥הֶל’ō·hel — A tent; portable dwelling placeH168 — Full Word Study → of Meetingמוֹעֵֽד׃mō·w·‘êḏ — appointed time; solemn assemblyH4150 — Full Word Study →. 6Next, he is to skinוְהִפְשִׁ֖יטwə·hip̄·šîṭ — to strip, plunder, or invadeH6584 — Full Word Study → the burnt offeringהָעֹלָ֑הhā·‘ō·lāh — burnt offering; ascending sacrificeH5930 — Full Word Study → and cutוְנִתַּ֥חwə·nit·taḥ — to cut in pieces, divide, hewH5408 — Full Word Study → it into piecesלִנְתָחֶֽיהָ׃lin·ṯā·ḥe·hā — A piece or portion of something divided or cutH5409 — Full Word Study →. 7The sonsבְּנֵ֨יbə·nê — Son; descendant; member of a groupH1121 — Full Word Study → of Aaronאַהֲרֹ֧ן’a·hă·rōn — Exalted FatherH175 — Full Word Study → the priestהַכֹּהֵ֛ןhak·kō·hên — priest; one who serves in God's sanctuaryH3548 — Full Word Study → shall putוְ֠נָתְנוּwə·nā·ṯə·nū — to give, grant, or bestowH5414 — Full Word Study → a fireאֵ֖שׁ’êš — Fire; flame; burningH784 — Full Word Study → onעַל־‘al- — upon, over, against; concerningH5921 — Full Word Study → the altarהַמִּזְבֵּ֑חַham·miz·bê·aḥ — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study → and arrangeוְעָרְכ֥וּwə·‘ā·rə·ḵū — to arrange, set in order, prepareH6186 — Full Word Study → woodעֵצִ֖ים‘ê·ṣîm — Tree; wood; timberH6086 — Full Word Study → onעַל־‘al- — upon, over, against; concerningH5921 — Full Word Study → the fireהָאֵֽשׁ׃hā·’êš — Fire; flame; burningH784 — Full Word Study →. 8Then Aaron’sאַהֲרֹן֙’a·hă·rōn — Exalted FatherH175 — Full Word Study → sonsבְּנֵ֤יbə·nê — Son; descendant; member of a groupH1121 — Full Word Study → the priestsהַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔יםhak·kō·hă·nîm — priest; one who serves in God's sanctuaryH3548 — Full Word Study → are to arrangeוְעָרְכ֗וּwə·‘ā·rə·ḵū — to arrange, set in order, prepareH6186 — Full Word Study → the piecesהַנְּתָחִ֔יםhan·nə·ṯā·ḥîm — A piece or portion of something divided or cutH5409 — Full Word Study →, including the headהָרֹ֖אשׁhā·rōš — Head; chief; beginning; topH7218 — Full Word Study → and the fatהַפָּ֑דֶרhap·pā·ḏer — suet or fat (especially from sacrificial animals)H6309 — Full Word Study →, atopעַל־‘al- — upon, over, against; concerningH5921 — Full Word Study → the burningהָאֵ֔שׁhā·’êš — Fire; flame; burningH784 — Full Word Study → woodהָעֵצִים֙hā·‘ê·ṣîm — Tree; wood; timberH6086 — Full Word Study → onעַל־‘al- — upon, over, against; concerningH5921 — Full Word Study → the altarהַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃ham·miz·bê·aḥ — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study →. 9The entrailsוְקִרְבּ֥וֹwə·qir·bōw — midst, inner part, heart, inward beingH7130 — Full Word Study → and legsוּכְרָעָ֖יוū·ḵə·rā·‘āw — leg; lower limb of bodyH3767 — Full Word Study → must be washedיִרְחַ֣ץyir·ḥaṣ — to wash or bathe the bodyH7364 — Full Word Study → with waterבַּמָּ֑יִםbam·mā·yim — Water; liquid; fluidsH4325 — Full Word Study →, and the priestהַכֹּהֵ֤ןhak·kō·hên — priest; one who serves in God's sanctuaryH3548 — Full Word Study → shall burnוְהִקְטִ֨ירwə·hiq·ṭîr — to burn incense; to offer fragrant smoke in worshipH6999 — Full Word Study → all of itהַכֹּל֙hak·kōl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → on the altarהַמִּזְבֵּ֔חָהham·miz·bê·ḥāh — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study → as a burnt offeringעֹלָ֛ה‘ō·lāh — burnt offering; ascending sacrificeH5930 — Full Word Study →, an offering made by fire, a pleasingנִיח֖וֹחַnî·ḥō·w·aḥ — pleasing aroma, soothing odorH5207 — Full Word Study → aromaרֵֽיחַ־rê·aḥ- — Pleasant aroma, fragrance, or sweet smellH7381 — Full Word Study → to the LORDלַֽיהוָֽה׃סYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study →. 10If, howeverוְאִם־wə·’im- — If, whether; conditional conjunction with wide applicabilityH518 — Full Word Study →, one’s offeringקָרְבָּנ֧וֹqā·rə·bā·nōw — Offering, sacrifice brought near the altarH7133 — Full Word Study → is a burnt offeringלְעֹלָ֑הlə·‘ō·lāh — burnt offering; ascending sacrificeH5930 — Full Word Study → fromמִן־min- — from, out of, by means ofH4480 — Full Word Study → the flockהַצֹּ֨אןhaṣ·ṣōn — flock of sheep or goatsH6629 — Full Word Study →fromמִן־min- — from, out of, by means ofH4480 — Full Word Study → the sheepהַכְּשָׂבִ֛יםhak·kə·śā·ḇîm — A young sheep or lambH3775 — Full Word Study → orא֥וֹ’ōw — or, whether; also expressing desire or preferenceH176 — Full Word Study → goatsהָעִזִּ֖יםhā·‘iz·zîm — Female goat; young goatH5795 — Full Word Study →he is to presentיַקְרִיבֶֽנּוּ׃yaq·rî·ḇen·nū — to approach, draw near, come forwardH7126 — Full Word Study → an unblemishedתָּמִ֖יםtā·mîm — Unblemished, whole, complete, perfectH8549 — Full Word Study → maleזָכָ֥רzā·ḵār — Male, man, or masculine personH2145 — Full Word Study →. 11He shall slaughterוְשָׁחַ֨טwə·šā·ḥaṭ — to slaughter; to kill in sacrifice or violenceH7819 — Full Word Study → it onעַ֣ל‘al — upon, over, against; concerningH5921 — Full Word Study → the northצָפֹ֖נָהṣā·p̄ō·nāh — North; northern direction or regionH6828 — Full Word Study → sideיֶ֧רֶךְye·reḵ — Thigh; hip; body; loinsH3409 — Full Word Study → of the altarהַמִּזְבֵּ֛חַham·miz·bê·aḥ — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study → beforeלִפְנֵ֣יlip̄·nê — face; presence; beforeH6440 — Full Word Study → the LORDיְהוָ֑הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study →, and Aaron’sאַהֲרֹ֨ן’a·hă·rōn — Exalted FatherH175 — Full Word Study → sonsבְּנֵי֩bə·nê — Son; descendant; member of a groupH1121 — Full Word Study → the priestsהַכֹּהֲנִ֧יםhak·kō·hă·nîm — priest; one who serves in God's sanctuaryH3548 — Full Word Study → are to sprinkle its bloodדָּמ֛וֹdā·mōw — blood; life force; bloodshed; guiltH1818 — Full Word Study → againstעַל־‘al- — upon, over, against; concerningH5921 — Full Word Study → the altarהַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַham·miz·bê·aḥ — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study → on all sidesסָבִֽיב׃sā·ḇîḇ — around, on all sides, encirclingH5439 — Full Word Study →. 12He is to cutוְנִתַּ֤חwə·nit·taḥ — to cut in pieces, divide, hewH5408 — Full Word Study → the animal into piecesלִנְתָחָ֔יוlin·ṯā·ḥāw — A piece or portion of something divided or cutH5409 — Full Word Study →, and the priestהַכֹּהֵן֙hak·kō·hên — priest; one who serves in God's sanctuaryH3548 — Full Word Study → shall arrangeוְעָרַ֤ךְwə·‘ā·raḵ — to arrange, set in order, prepareH6186 — Full Word Study → themאֹתָ֔ם’ō·ṯām — direct object marker; signs accusative caseH853 — Full Word Study →, includingוְאֶת־wə·’eṯ- — direct object marker; signs accusative caseH853 — Full Word Study → the headרֹאשׁ֖וֹrō·šōw — Head; chief; beginning; topH7218 — Full Word Study → and fatפִּדְר֑וֹpiḏ·rōw — suet or fat (especially from sacrificial animals)H6309 — Full Word Study →, atopעַל־‘al- — upon, over, against; concerningH5921 — Full Word Study → the burningהָאֵ֔שׁhā·’êš — Fire; flame; burningH784 — Full Word Study → woodהָֽעֵצִים֙hā·‘ê·ṣîm — Tree; wood; timberH6086 — Full Word Study → thatאֲשֶׁ֣ר’ă·šer — who, which, that; when, where, becauseH834 — Full Word Study → is on the altarהַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃ham·miz·bê·aḥ — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study →. 13The entrailsוְהַקֶּ֥רֶבwə·haq·qe·reḇ — midst, inner part, heart, inward beingH7130 — Full Word Study → and legsוְהַכְּרָעַ֖יִםwə·hak·kə·rā·‘a·yim — leg; lower limb of bodyH3767 — Full Word Study → must be washedיִרְחַ֣ץyir·ḥaṣ — to wash or bathe the bodyH7364 — Full Word Study → with waterבַּמָּ֑יִםbam·mā·yim — Water; liquid; fluidsH4325 — Full Word Study →, and the priestהַכֹּהֵ֤ןhak·kō·hên — priest; one who serves in God's sanctuaryH3548 — Full Word Study → shall bring all of itהַכֹּל֙hak·kōl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → and burn it on the altarהַמִּזְבֵּ֔חָהham·miz·bê·ḥāh — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study →; itה֗וּאhū — He, she, it; the third person pronounH1931 — Full Word Study → is a burnt offeringעֹלָ֣ה‘ō·lāh — burnt offering; ascending sacrificeH5930 — Full Word Study →, an offering made by fire, a pleasingנִיחֹ֖חַnî·ḥō·aḥ — pleasing aroma, soothing odorH5207 — Full Word Study → aromaרֵ֥יחַrê·aḥ — Pleasant aroma, fragrance, or sweet smellH7381 — Full Word Study → to the LORDלַיהוָֽה׃פYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study →. 14If, insteadוְאִ֧םwə·’im — If, whether; conditional conjunction with wide applicabilityH518 — Full Word Study →, one’s offeringקָרְבָּנ֖וֹqā·rə·bā·nōw — Offering, sacrifice brought near the altarH7133 — Full Word Study → to the LORDלַֽיהוָ֑הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study → is a burnt offeringעֹלָ֥ה‘ō·lāh — burnt offering; ascending sacrificeH5930 — Full Word Study → ofמִן־min- — from, out of, by means ofH4480 — Full Word Study → birdsהָע֛וֹףhā·‘ō·wp̄ — birdH5775 — Full Word Study →, he is to presentוְהִקְרִ֣יבwə·hiq·rîḇ — to approach, draw near, come forwardH7126 — Full Word Study → a turtledoveהַתֹּרִ֗יםhat·tō·rîm — Turtledove; a small migratory doveH8449 — Full Word Study → orא֛וֹ’ōw — or, whether; also expressing desire or preferenceH176 — Full Word Study → a youngבְּנֵ֥יbə·nê — Son; descendant; member of a groupH1121 — Full Word Study → pigeonהַיּוֹנָ֖הhay·yō·w·nāh — dove or pigeon; symbol of purity and innocenceH3123 — Full Word Study →. 15Then the priestהַכֹּהֵן֙hak·kō·hên — priest; one who serves in God's sanctuaryH3548 — Full Word Study → shall bringוְהִקְרִיב֤וֹwə·hiq·rî·ḇōw — to approach, draw near, come forwardH7126 — Full Word Study → it toאֶל־’el- — to, toward, against; directional and relational prepositionH413 — Full Word Study → the altarהַמִּזְבֵּ֔חַham·miz·bê·aḥ — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study →, twist offוּמָלַק֙ū·mā·laq — to wring off, pinch, nipH4454 — Full Word Study → its headרֹאשׁ֔וֹrō·šōw — Head; chief; beginning; topH7218 — Full Word Study →, and burnוְהִקְטִ֖ירwə·hiq·ṭîr — to burn incense; to offer fragrant smoke in worshipH6999 — Full Word Study → it on the altarהַמִּזְבֵּ֑חָהham·miz·bê·ḥāh — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study →; its bloodדָמ֔וֹḏā·mōw — blood; life force; bloodshed; guiltH1818 — Full Word Study → should be drained outוְנִמְצָ֣הwə·nim·ṣāh — to squeeze out, drain, or wring outH4680 — Full Word Study → onעַ֖ל‘al — upon, over, against; concerningH5921 — Full Word Study → the sideקִ֥ירqîr — A wall; a barrier or fortificationH7023 — Full Word Study → of the altarהַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃ham·miz·bê·aḥ — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study →. 16And he is to removeוְהֵסִ֥ירwə·hê·sîr — to turn aside, depart, removeH5493 — Full Word Study → the cropמֻרְאָת֖וֹmur·’ā·ṯōw — The crop or craw of a bird; stomach or gulletH4760 — Full Word Study → with its contentsבְּנֹצָתָ֑הּbə·nō·ṣā·ṯāh — Feather, plumage, wingsH5133 — Full Word Study → and throwוְהִשְׁלִ֨יךְwə·hiš·lîḵ — to throw, cast, or hurlH7993 — Full Word Study → itאֹתָ֜הּ’ō·ṯāh — direct object marker; signs accusative caseH853 — Full Word Study → to the eastקֵ֔דְמָהqê·ḏə·māh — East; ancient times; beforeH6924 — Full Word Study → sideאֵ֤צֶל’ê·ṣel — beside, near, close byH681 — Full Word Study → of the altarהַמִּזְבֵּ֙חַ֙ham·miz·bê·aḥ — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study →, inאֶל־’el- — to, toward, against; directional and relational prepositionH413 — Full Word Study → the placeמְק֖וֹםmə·qō·wm — A place, location, or spaceH4725 — Full Word Study → for ashesהַדָּֽשֶׁן׃had·dā·šen — Ashes; residue of fire; fatness or richnessH1880 — Full Word Study →. 17He shall tear it openוְשִׁסַּ֨עwə·šis·sa‘ — to split, cleave, or divideH8156 — Full Word Study → by its wingsבִכְנָפָיו֮ḇiḵ·nā·p̄āw — wing; edge, border, cornerH3671 — Full Word Study →, withoutלֹ֣אlō — not; negation; absenceH3808 — Full Word Study → dividing the bird completely. And the priestהַכֹּהֵן֙hak·kō·hên — priest; one who serves in God's sanctuaryH3548 — Full Word Study → is to burnוְהִקְטִ֨ירwə·hiq·ṭîr — to burn incense; to offer fragrant smoke in worshipH6999 — Full Word Study → itאֹת֤וֹ’ō·ṯōw — direct object marker; signs accusative caseH853 — Full Word Study → on the altarהַמִּזְבֵּ֔חָהham·miz·bê·ḥāh — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study → atopעַל־‘al- — upon, over, against; concerningH5921 — Full Word Study → the burningהָאֵ֑שׁhā·’êš — Fire; flame; burningH784 — Full Word Study → woodהָעֵצִ֖יםhā·‘ê·ṣîm — Tree; wood; timberH6086 — Full Word Study →. Itה֗וּאhū — He, she, it; the third person pronounH1931 — Full Word Study → is a burnt offeringעֹלָ֣ה‘ō·lāh — burnt offering; ascending sacrificeH5930 — Full Word Study →, an offering made by fire, a pleasingנִיחֹ֖חַnî·ḥō·aḥ — pleasing aroma, soothing odorH5207 — Full Word Study → aromaרֵ֥יחַrê·aḥ — Pleasant aroma, fragrance, or sweet smellH7381 — Full Word Study → to the LORDלַיהוָֽה׃סYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Leviticus 1
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Leviticus chapter 1 opens the book of laws and regulations that God gave to Israel through Moses at Mount Sinai. Here, the Lord instructs His people on the burnt offering (olah in Hebrew), the most fundamental sacrifice in Israel's worship. This offering was wholly consumed on the altar and represented complete dedication to God, atonement for sin, and the worshiper's desire for fellowship with the Lord. The detailed procedures—from selection of the animal to its preparation and burning—emphasize that approaching God requires both genuine devotion and obedience to His prescribed methods. Through these Old Testament shadows, we catch a glimpse of Christ, the perfect and final sacrifice.

Verses 1–3: God's Call and the Voluntary Offering

The chapter begins with the Lord calling Moses from the tabernacle and commanding him to teach the people about offerings. The emphasis on voluntary devotion is striking: "If any man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering" (v. 2). Worship is not coerced but flows from a willing heart. The burnt offering could come from the herd (cattle) or the flock (sheep or goats), but the animal had to be "a male without blemish" (v. 3)—emphasizing purity and perfection. The worshiper had to present it personally "at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD," showing that approach to God requires deliberate action and awareness of His presence.

Application: Our worship, like Israel's, must be voluntary and sincere. We cannot approach God casually or with a divided heart. Jesus Himself is our unblemished offering, and through faith in Him, we offer ourselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1).

Verses 4–9: The Procedure—From Hand to Altar

In verse 4, the worshiper places his hand on the animal's head, symbolizing identification with the sacrifice—the animal is taking his place. The text then states it "shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him." The priest then kills the animal (v. 5), the blood is sprinkled around the altar (v. 5), and the carcass is flayed and cut into pieces (v. 6). The priests arrange the wood and fire (v. 7), lay the parts in order (v. 8), wash the inwards and legs (v. 9), and burn everything completely. The repetition of "sweet savour unto the LORD" indicates that God accepts this worship when done according to His pattern. Nothing is wasted or held back; the entire offering ascends to heaven.

Application: Every step of the burnt offering speaks to Christ's complete self-surrender on the cross. His sacrifice was accepted, and through it, atonement is made for all who believe. Our response should be equally whole-hearted commitment to Him.

Verses 10–13: The Flock Alternative

The Lord graciously provides an alternative for those with fewer resources: a lamb or goat instead of cattle (v. 10). The procedures are identical—the animal must be male and without blemish, killed, flayed, washed, and entirely consumed by fire. God's standard for atonement does not lower based on economic circumstance; rather, His mercy provides options so that even the poorest Israelite could approach Him through sacrifice.

Application: God meets us where we are. No offering of genuine faith is rejected based on outward circumstance. The value of our worship lies not in its material cost but in the sincerity of our hearts.

Verses 14–17: The Offering for the Poor

For those who could afford neither cattle nor flocks, God permits turtledoves or young pigeons (v. 14). Even these small birds must be handled with precise ritual—wrung, plucked, split (but not divided), and burned upon the altar, producing a "sweet savour unto the LORD" (v. 17). The poorest worshiper receives the same acceptance as the wealthiest.

Application for Today

Leviticus 1 reveals God's character: He is holy and demands perfect sacrifice, yet He is also merciful and welcomes all who come to Him according to His way. As New Testament believers, we no longer bring animal sacrifices because Christ has offered Himself once for all (Hebrews 10:10). Our calling is to present ourselves wholly to God in gratitude, obedience, and love—a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto Him.

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