Bible Commentary

And he shall kill it on the side of the altar northward before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall sprinkle his blood round about upon the altar. Northward before the Lord – That is, on the north side of the altar. See also Lev 4:24, Lev 4:29, Lev 4:33; Lev 7:2. This was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 1:11”

And if his offering [be] of the flocks, [namely], of the sheep, or of the goats, for a burnt sacrifice; he shall bring it a male without blemish. ( b) Sheep or Goat (10 13) The oblation from the flock was made in the same manner as that from the herd. The whole of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 1:10”

But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, [to be] a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto the LORD. 9. a sweet savour ] a soothing odour (McNeile on Exo 29:18). The word ‘savour’ in old English … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 1:9”

And the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall lay the parts, the head, and the fat, in order upon the wood that [is] on the fire which [is] upon the altar: The parts of the victim were then salted by the priest in conformity with the rule, Lev 2:13; Eze 43:24; Mar 9:49, and placed IN ORDER … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 1:8”

And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar, and lay the wood in order upon the fire: 7. shall put fire upon the altar ] According to Lev 6:9-13 the fire is kept burning upon the altar. lay wood in order ] The verb ‘lay in order’ here and in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 1:7”

And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces. And he shall flay – The sacrificer, or his assistant, had to skin and cut up the victim. The hide was the gratuity of the officiating priest. Lev 7:8. His pieces – That is, its proper pieces, the parts into which it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 1:6”

And he shall kill the bullock before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall bring the blood, and sprinkle the blood round about upon the altar that [is by] the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. 5, 6. And he shall kill flay and cut it into its pieces ] Many would not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 1:5”

And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. 4. he shall lay his hand upon ] This ceremony is prescribed for animal sacrifices generally (1) for the Burnt-Offering here and Lev 8:18; Exo 29:15; (2) for the Peace-Offering … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 1:4”

If his offering [be] a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD. ( a) Bullock (3 9) 3. a male without blemish ] In the sacrificial system of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 1:3”

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, [even] of the herd, and of the flock. 2. oblation] Heb. korban, from a root signifying ‘to come near’; a general term for anything brought near … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 1:2”