King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the priest that offereth any man's burnt offering, [even] the priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt offering which he hath offered.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"'The cohen who offers someone's burnt offering will possess the hide of the burnt offering which he has offered.
Berean Standard Bible:
As for the priest who presents a burnt offering for anyone, the hide of that offering belongs to him.
American Standard Version:
And the priest that offereth any man’s burnt-offering, even the priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt-offering which he hath offered.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the priest{H3548} that offereth{H7126} any man's{H376} burnt offering{H5930}, even the priest{H3548} shall have to himself the skin{H5785} of the burnt offering{H5930} which he hath offered{H7126}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 19:5
- And [one] shall burn the heifer in his sight; her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, with her dung, shall he burn:
Genesis 3:21
- ¶ Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them.
Exodus 29:14
- 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.
Leviticus 1:6
- And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces.
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,
Romans 13:14
- But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to [fulfil] the lusts [thereof].
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Commentary for Leviticus 7:8
Leviticus 7:8 is a part of the Old Testament, specifically within the Levitical laws that outline the sacrificial system for the ancient Israelites. This verse addresses the distribution of offerings brought to the Tabernacle (and later the Temple in Jerusalem) by the Israelites. According to the verse, when a person brought a burnt offering—a sacrifice wholly consumed by fire as an act of worship and atonement—the priest who performed the sacrifice was entitled to keep the hide of the animal.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the religious and social structure of the Israelite community. The priests, who were descendants of Aaron (Moses' brother), were responsible for mediating between God and the people through the sacrifices and rituals prescribed in the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, including Leviticus). The burnt offering, or "olah" in Hebrew, symbolized the complete dedication of the worshipper to God, as the entire animal was burned on the altar, except for its hide, which was given to the priest as a perquisite for his service.
The themes of Leviticus 7:8 include the role of the priesthood, the sanctity of worship, and the practical support for religious functionaries. The allocation of the skin to the priest can be seen as a form of compensation for their work in the sanctuary, as they had no inheritance of land like the other tribes of Israel and relied on such offerings for their livelihood. This practice also underscored the importance of the sacrificial system in maintaining the religious infrastructure of ancient Israel and ensuring the functioning of the Tabernacle/Temple services.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H7126
There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרַב
Transliteration: qârab
Pronunciation: kaw-rab'
Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. - Strong's Number: H376
There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִישׁ
Transliteration: ʼîysh
Pronunciation: eesh
Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה. - 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. - Strong's Number: H5785
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עוֹר
Transliteration: ʻôwr
Pronunciation: ore
Description: from עוּר; skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather; hide, leather, skin.