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Leviticus 8

Leviticus 8:20

The Priests’ Burnt Offering · Leviticus 8:18–21
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Translations

Modern
He cut the ram into pieces and burned the head, the pieces, and the fat.
Traditional
And he cut the ram into pieces; and Moses burnt the head, and the pieces, and the fat.
Literal
And he cut the ram into its pieces, and Moses burned the head, and the pieces, and the fat.
Latin
Ipsumque arietem in frusta concidens, caput ejus, et artus, et adipem adolevit igni,

Original

Hebrew
English
He cut the ram into pieces and burned the head, the pieces, and the fat.

Notes

Leviticus 8:1–36

In Exodus 28–29, the Lord gave Moses detailed instructions for clothing and ordaining Aaron and his sons as priests. In Exodus 39:1–31; 40:12–16; and Leviticus 8, they followed these commands. Moses did not only tell them the instructions. He performed the ceremonies to show the priests exactly what to do, as the Lord had commanded him (8:9, 13, 17, 21, 29). Since disobedience could lead to death, God ensured the priests understood their duties clearly.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Moses Ancient Law Codes Pure Worship

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Aaron Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Moses Offerings and Sacrifices Ordain, Ordination Ordination Offering

Topics

Israel: First Sacrifice offered By, Under the Law Priest: The Time of Moses: Consecration of Priests: Ceremonies at Consecration of Offering Sacrifices