King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the fat of the sin offering shall he burn upon the altar.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He is to make the fat of the sin offering go up in smoke on the altar.
Berean Standard Bible:
He is also to burn the fat of the sin offering on the altar.
American Standard Version:
And the fat of the sin-offering shall he burn upon the altar.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the fat{H2459} of the sin offering{H2403} shall he burn{H6999} upon the altar{H4196}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 29:13
- And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul [that is] above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that [is] upon them, and burn [them] upon the altar.
Leviticus 4:8
- And he shall take off from it all the fat of the bullock for the sin offering; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that [is] upon the inwards,
Leviticus 4:10
- As it was taken off from the bullock of the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall burn them upon the altar of the burnt offering.
Leviticus 16:6
- And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which [is] for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.
Leviticus 4:19
- And he shall take all his fat from him, and burn [it] upon the altar.
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Commentary for Leviticus 16:25
Leviticus 16:25 is a verse that is part of the detailed instructions given to the Israelites for the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), which is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. The historical context of this verse is set within the Levitical laws, which were the rules and practices that governed the religious life of ancient Israel. These laws were given to Moses by God and are recorded in the book of Leviticus, which is the third book of the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible).
The Day of Atonement was a day when the high priest would perform specific rituals to atone for the sins of the people of Israel. The ritual involved the sacrifice of animals, and the verse in question refers to the fat of the sin offering, which was considered the choicest part and thus most suitable for sacrifice. The burning of the fat on the altar was a pleasing aroma to God and symbolized the complete dedication of the offering to Him, as well as the removal of sin and impurity.
The themes of Leviticus 16:25 include:
1. Atonement and Forgiveness: The Day of Atonement was centered around the idea of making amends for sins and seeking God's forgiveness.
2. Sacrifice and Offerings: The practice of offering sacrifices to God was a central aspect of ancient Israelite worship, with specific instructions on how to perform them.
3. Purity and Holiness: The rituals emphasized the need for purity in the presence of God, as sin and impurity could not coexist with divine holiness.
4. Mediation by the High Priest: The high priest acted as a mediator between God and the people, performing the necessary rituals to ensure the nation's atonement.
5. Divine Presence: The altar was a place of God's presence, and the burning of the sin offering's fat on it underscored the solemnity and significance of the occasion.
Understanding this verse requires an appreciation of the ancient Israelite sacrificial system, which was integral to their religious practice and understanding of God's holiness and the need for reconciliation with Him.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2459
There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶלֶב
Transliteration: cheleb
Pronunciation: kheh'-leb
Description: or חֵלֶב; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part; [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow. - Strong's Number: H2403
There are 272 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַטָּאָה
Transliteration: chaṭṭâʼâh
Pronunciation: khat-taw-aw'
Description: or חַטָּאת; from חָטָא; 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). - Strong's Number: H6999
There are 112 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָטַר
Transliteration: qâṭar
Pronunciation: kaw-tar'
Description: a primitive root (identical with through the idea of fumigation in a close place and perhaps thus driving out the occupants); to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship); burn (incense, sacrifice) (upon), (altar for) incense, kindle, offer (incense, a sacrifice). - 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.