King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he shall take all his fat from him, and burn [it] upon the altar.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He is to remove all its fat and make it go up in smoke on the altar.
Berean Standard Bible:
And he is to remove all the fat from it and burn it on the altar.
American Standard Version:
And all the fat thereof shall he take off from it, and burn it upon the altar.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he shall take{H7311} all his fat{H2459} from him, and burn{H6999} it upon the altar{H4196}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Hebrews 1:3
- Who being the brightness of [his] glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Leviticus 4:31
- And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat is taken away from off the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burn [it] upon the altar for a sweet savour unto the LORD; and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him.
Leviticus 6:7
- And the priest shall make an atonement for him before the LORD: and it shall be forgiven him for any thing of all that he hath done in trespassing therein.
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 12:8
- And if she be not able to bring a lamb, then she shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons; the one for the burnt offering, and the other for a sin offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for her, and she shall be clean.
Leviticus 14:18
- And the remnant of the oil that [is] in the priest's hand he shall pour upon the head of him that is to be cleansed: and the priest shall make an atonement for him before the LORD.
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Commentary for Leviticus 4:19
Leviticus 4:19 is part of the regulations for the sin offering, which is one of the sacrifices detailed in the book of Leviticus. The historical context of this verse is the Israelite sacrificial system established by God through Moses, which was central to the religious life of ancient Israel.
**Themes:**
1. **Atonement for Sin:** The primary theme of Leviticus 4:19 is atonement. The sin offering was a means by which the Israelites could make amends for unintentional sins against God's commandments. The offering was a way to restore the relationship between God and the sinner.
2. **Holiness of God:** The requirement to burn the fat upon the altar underscores the holiness of God. In the sacrificial system, the fat and the blood were considered the choicest parts of the animal and thus were reserved for God, symbolizing the best being offered to the divine.
3. **Ritual Purity:** The detailed instructions for the sin offering, including the disposal of the fat, were designed to maintain ritual purity within the community. Proper handling of the sacrifice was essential to avoid defilement and its consequences.
4. **Priestly Role:** The verse reflects the role of the priests as mediators between God and the people. The priest was responsible for administering the sacrifices according to God's instructions, ensuring that the ritual was performed correctly.
**Historical Context:**
Leviticus is the third book of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses, and is dated to the time of the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt, roughly between 1446 and 1406 BCE according to traditional Jewish chronology. The book is a compilation of laws and rituals given by God to Moses, which were to govern the religious and moral life of the Israelite nation.
The sacrificial system outlined in Leviticus was a key feature of Israelite worship until the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. The sin offering was one of several types of offerings, each with its own purpose and method of presentation. The meticulous instructions for the sin offering, including the command in Leviticus 4:19, were part of a larger code of practice that aimed to order the lives of the Israelites in a way that honored God and maintained the integrity of the community.
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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: 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: 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.