King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
as it is removed from an ox sacrificed as a peace offering; and the cohen is to make these parts go up in smoke on the altar for burnt offerings.
Berean Standard Bible:
just as the fat is removed from the ox of the peace offering. Then the priest shall burn them on the altar of burnt offering.
American Standard Version:
as it is taken off from the ox of the sacrifice of peace-offerings: and the priest shall burn them upon the altar of burnt-offering.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
As it was taken off{H7311} from the bullock{H7794} of the sacrifice{H2077} of peace offerings{H8002}: and the priest{H3548} shall burn{H6999} them upon the altar{H4196} of the burnt offering{H5930}.
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Commentary for Leviticus 4:10
Leviticus 4:10 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that deals with the laws of sacrifice and atonement for unintentional sins. The verse specifically refers to the procedure for the sin offering, which was a critical component of the Israelite religious system. In the historical context, the Israelites were given detailed instructions by God through Moses on how to approach Him and atone for their sins after the construction of the Tabernacle.
In Leviticus 4, different sacrifices are prescribed depending on who has sinned—whether it be the high priest, the whole community, a leader, or an individual. The verse in question describes a particular part of the ritual for a sin offering made by a leader: the priest is to take the fat from the bull, which has been offered as a peace offering, and burn it on the altar of burnt offering. The fat was considered especially sacred and was always to be burned on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the Lord, signifying the dedication of the offering and the atonement process.
The themes of Leviticus 4:10 include the holiness of God, the importance of proper atonement rituals, and the role of the priesthood in mediating between God and the people. The meticulous attention to detail in the sacrificial process underscores the gravity with which the Israelites were to approach their relationship with the divine. The verse also reflects the broader concept of substitutionary atonement, where the sacrifice takes the place of the sinner, and the belief that the shedding of blood is necessary for the forgiveness of sins. This system of sacrifice prefigured the ultimate sacrifice in Christian theology—the death of Jesus Christ, which is seen as the perfect and final sin offering.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7311
There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רוּם
Transliteration: rûwm
Pronunciation: room
Description: a primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively); bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. - Strong's Number: H7794
There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שׁוֹר
Transliteration: shôwr
Pronunciation: shore
Description: from שׁוּר; a bullock (as a traveller); bull(-ock), cow, ox, wall (by mistake for שׁוּר). - Strong's Number: H2077
There are 153 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זֶבַח
Transliteration: zebach
Pronunciation: zeh'-bakh
Description: from זָבַח; properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act); offer(-ing), sacrifice. - Strong's Number: H8002
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁלֶם
Transliteration: shelem
Pronunciation: sheh'-lem
Description: from שָׁלַם; properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks; peace offering. - 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: 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. - Strong's Number: H5930
There are 262 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֹלָה
Transliteration: ʻôlâh
Pronunciation: o-law'
Description: or עוֹלָה; feminine active participle of עָלָה; a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke); ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also עֶוֶל.