King James Version:
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And he shall cut it into his pieces, with his head and his fat: and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that [is] on the fire which [is] upon the altar:
Complete Jewish Bible:
He is to cut it into pieces, and the cohen is to arrange them with the head and fat on the wood which is on the fire on the altar.
Berean Standard Bible:
He is to cut the animal into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and fat, atop the burning wood that is on the altar.
American Standard Version:
And he shall cut it into its pieces, with its head and its fat; and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he shall cut{H5408} it into his pieces{H5409}, with his head{H7218} and his fat{H6309}: and the priest{H3548} shall lay them in order{H6186} on the wood{H6086} that is on the fire{H784} which is upon the altar{H4196}:
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Commentary for Leviticus 1:12
Leviticus 1:12 is part of the detailed instructions given to the Israelites concerning burnt offerings, which are found in the first chapter of the book of Leviticus. This verse specifically deals with the proper method of sacrificing a burnt offering from a herd of cattle. The verse instructs the offerer to dissect the animal into specific pieces, including the head and the fat, which are to be placed in an orderly fashion on the wood atop the altar. This act of arranging the pieces is significant as it reflects an orderly and respectful approach to the sacrifice, emphasizing the solemnity and importance of the ritual.
The historical context of Leviticus 1:12 is rooted in the religious practices of the ancient Israelites after their Exodus from Egypt and while they were encamped at Mount Sinai. The book of Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses and is considered part of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. These instructions for sacrifice were meant to guide the Israelites in their worship of God, establishing a system of atonement and communion with the Divine through carefully prescribed rituals.
The themes present in this verse include the sanctity of worship, the importance of following divine instructions precisely, and the concept of atonement through sacrifice. The burnt offering, or "olah" in Hebrew, was a complete ascension offering where the entire animal was consumed by fire, symbolizing the total dedication of the offerer to God. This form of worship was central to Israelite religious life and underscored the ideas of purification, devotion, and the seeking of favor or forgiveness from God. The meticulous procedure outlined in Leviticus 1:12 reflects the broader theme of holiness in the book of Leviticus, where the Israelites are called to live set-apart lives in accordance with God's commandments.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5408
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַח
Transliteration: nâthach
Pronunciation: naw-thakh'
Description: a primitive root; to dismember; cut (in pieces), divide, hew in pieces. - Strong's Number: H5409
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֵתַח
Transliteration: nêthach
Pronunciation: nay'-thakh
Description: from נָתַח; a fragment; part, piece. - Strong's Number: H7218
There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. - Strong's Number: H6309
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּדֶר
Transliteration: peder
Pronunciation: peh'der
Description: from an unused root meaning to be greasy; suet; fat. - Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. - Strong's Number: H6186
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָרַךְ
Transliteration: ʻârak
Pronunciation: aw-rak'
Description: a primitive root; to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications); put (set) (the battle, self) in array, compare, direct, equal, esteem, estimate, expert (in war), furnish, handle, join (battle), ordain, (lay, put, reckon up, set) (in) order, prepare, tax, value. - Strong's Number: H6086
There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵץ
Transliteration: ʻêts
Pronunciation: ates
Description: from עָצָה; a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks); [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. - Strong's Number: H784
There are 549 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵשׁ
Transliteration: ʼêsh
Pronunciation: aysh
Description: a primitive word; fire (literally or figuratively); burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. - Strong's Number: H4196
There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
Transliteration: mizbêach
Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar.