Exodus 29:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But the flesh of the bullock, and his skin, and his dung, shalt thou burn with fire without the camp: it [is] a sin offering.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But the bull's flesh, skin and dung you are to destroy by fire outside the camp; it is a sin offering.

Berean Standard Bible:

But burn the flesh of the bull and its hide and dung outside the camp; it is a sin offering.

American Standard Version:

But the flesh of the bullock, and its skin, and its dung, shalt thou burn with fire without the camp: it is a sin-offering.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But the flesh{H1320} of the bullock{H6499}, and his skin{H5785}, and his dung{H6569}, shalt thou burn{H8313} with fire{H784} without{H2351} the camp{H4264}: it is a sin offering{H2403}.

Cross-References (KJV):

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,

Leviticus 4:12

  • Even the whole bullock shall he carry forth without the camp unto a clean place, where the ashes are poured out, and burn him on the wood with fire: where the ashes are poured out shall he be burnt.

Leviticus 4:21

  • And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn him as he burned the first bullock: it [is] a sin offering for the congregation.

2 Chronicles 29:24

  • And the priests killed them, and they made reconciliation with their blood upon the altar, to make an atonement for all Israel: for the king commanded [that] the burnt offering and the sin offering [should be made] for all Israel.

Ezra 8:35

  • [Also] the children of those that had been carried away, which were come out of the captivity, offered burnt offerings unto the God of Israel, twelve bullocks for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy and seven lambs, twelve he goats [for] a sin offering: all [this was] a burnt offering unto the LORD.

Exodus 30:10

  • And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once in a year with the blood of the sin offering of atonements: once in the year shall he make atonement upon it throughout your generations: it [is] most holy unto the LORD.

Leviticus 5:8

  • And he shall bring them unto the priest, who shall offer [that] which [is] for the sin offering first, and wring off his head from his neck, but shall not divide [it] asunder:

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Commentary for Exodus 29:14

**Exodus 29:14 Themes:**
- **Sin Offering:** The verse emphasizes the ritual of the sin offering, which is a central theme in the Levitical law. The sin offering was meant to atone for the sins of the people, purifying them before God.
- **Holiness and Purity:** The burning of the bull outside the camp symbolizes the removal of sin and impurity from the community, maintaining the sanctity of the tabernacle and the people.
- **Atonement:** The process of atonement is highlighted, showing the necessity of sacrifice to make amends for transgressions against God.
- **Ritual and Ceremony:** The detailed instructions for the disposal of the offering's remains underscore the importance of proper ritual and ceremony in ancient Israelite worship.

**Historical Context:**
- **Mosaic Law:** This verse is part of the instructions given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai, which form the basis of the Mosaic Law. These laws were given to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land.
- **Tabernacle Construction:** Exodus 29 falls within the context of the detailed instructions for the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests, as well as the establishment of the tabernacle worship system.
- **Cultic Practice:** The practices described reflect the cultic practices of the ancient Near East, where sacrifices were common. However, the Israelite system was unique in its theological significance and moral implications.
- **Early Israelite Religion:** The verse provides insight into early Israelite religion, which was centered around the tabernacle (a portable sanctuary) before the establishment of the Temple in Jerusalem.

In summary, Exodus 29:14 reflects the themes of sin, atonement, and ritual purity within the context of the establishment of the Israelite religious system as outlined in the Mosaic Law during the period following the Exodus.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H1320
    There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Χ‘ΦΌΦΈΧ©Χ‚ΦΈΧ¨
    Transliteration: bΓ’sΓ’r
    Pronunciation: baw-sawr'
    Description: from Χ‘ΦΌΦΈΧ©Χ‚Φ·Χ¨; flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of aman; body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin.
  2. Strong's Number: H6499
    There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Χ€ΦΌΦ·Χ¨
    Transliteration: par
    Pronunciation: par
    Description: or Χ€ΦΌΦΈΧ¨; from Χ€ΦΌΦΈΧ¨Φ·Χ¨; a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof); ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox.
  3. Strong's Number: H5785
    There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Χ’Χ•ΦΉΧ¨
    Transliteration: Κ»Γ΄wr
    Pronunciation: ore
    Description: from Χ’Χ•ΦΌΧ¨; skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather; hide, leather, skin.
  4. Strong's Number: H6569
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ׀ּ֢ר֢שׁ
    Transliteration: peresh
    Pronunciation: peh'-resh
    Description: from ׀ָּרָשׁ; excrement (as eliminated); dung.
  5. Strong's Number: H8313
    There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Χ©Χ‚ΦΈΧ¨Φ·Χ£
    Transliteration: sΓ’raph
    Pronunciation: saw-raf'
    Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, set) on fire; (cause to, make a) burn((-ing), up) kindle, [idiom] utterly.
  6. Strong's Number: H784
    There are 549 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: א֡שׁ
    Transliteration: ΚΌΓͺsh
    Pronunciation: aysh
    Description: a primitive word; fire (literally or figuratively); burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot.
  7. Strong's Number: H2351
    There are 159 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Χ—Χ•ΦΌΧ₯
    Transliteration: chΓ»wts
    Pronunciation: khoots
    Description: or (shortened) Χ—Φ»Χ₯; (both forms feminine in the plural) from an unused root meaning to sever; properly, separate by awall, i.e. outside, outdoors; abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without.
  8. Strong's Number: H4264
    There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ΧžΦ·Χ—Φ²Χ ΦΆΧ”
    Transliteration: machăneh
    Pronunciation: makh-an-eh'
    Description: from Χ—ΦΈΧ ΦΈΧ”; an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sacred courts); army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents.
  9. Strong's Number: H2403
    There are 272 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Χ—Φ·Χ˜ΦΌΦΈΧΦΈΧ”
    Transliteration: chaαΉ­αΉ­Γ’ΚΌΓ’h
    Pronunciation: khat-taw-aw'
    Description: or Χ—Φ·Χ˜ΦΌΦΈΧΧͺ; from Χ—ΦΈΧ˜ΦΈΧ; an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender; punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering).