King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he took all the fat that [was] upon the inwards, and the caul [above] the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses burned [it] upon the altar.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Moshe took all the fat on the inner organs, the covering of the liver, the two kidneys and their fat, and made it go up in smoke on the altar.
Berean Standard Bible:
Moses also took all the fat that was on the entrails, the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys and their fat, and burned it all on the altar.
American Standard Version:
And he took all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the caul of the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat; and Moses burned it upon the altar.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he took{H3947} all the fat{H2459} that was upon the inwards{H7130}, and the caul{H3508} above the liver{H3516}, and the two{H8147} kidneys{H3629}, and their fat{H2459}, and Moses{H4872} burned{H6999} it 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 4:9
- And the two kidneys, and the fat that [is] upon them, which [is] by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away,
Leviticus 3:3
- And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that [is] upon the inwards,
Leviticus 3:5
- And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which [is] upon the wood that [is] on the fire: [it is] an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
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Commentary for Leviticus 8:16
1. **Themes:**
- **Ritual Purity and Sacrifice:** Leviticus 8:16 emphasizes the detailed process of the priestly consecration offering, which is part of the larger theme of ritual purity and sacrifice in the book of Leviticus. The meticulous removal of specific animal parts for sacrifice reflects the importance of offering the best to God and the necessity of purification for divine service.
- **Holiness and Separation:** The act of burning the fat on the altar symbolizes the separation of the holy from the common, a central theme in Levitical law. The fat and certain organs were considered the choicest parts, representing the best of the offering, and were dedicated to God, highlighting the sanctity of the priesthood.
- **Obedience to Divine Instruction:** The verse illustrates the strict adherence to God's instructions for worship. Moses' actions demonstrate obedience to the divine command, a recurring theme throughout the Torah.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Israel's Formation as a Nation:** The events in Leviticus occur during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, as they are being formed into a nation. The book provides guidelines for worship and holiness as part of God's covenant with Israel.
- **Priestly Ordination:** Leviticus 8 describes the ordination of Aaron and his sons as priests. This process is crucial for establishing the priesthood, which will play a key role in the religious life of Israel. The detailed sacrificial procedures are part of the seven-day ordination ceremony, setting apart the priests for their sacred duties.
- **Mosaic Law:** The verse is situated within the context of the Mosaic Law, which includes extensive regulations for sacrifices and religious rituals. These laws were foundational for the religious practices of ancient Israel and were meant to maintain the relationship between God and His people.
In summary, Leviticus 8:16 reflects the themes of ritual purity, the sanctity of the priesthood, and obedience to God's commands within the historical context of the formation of Israel's religious identity and the establishment of its priesthood.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - 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: H7130
There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֶרֶב
Transliteration: qereb
Pronunciation: keh'-reb
Description: from קָרַב; properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition); [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self. - Strong's Number: H3508
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יֹתֶרֶת
Transliteration: yôthereth
Pronunciation: yo-theh'-reth
Description: feminine active participle of יָתַר; the lobe or flap of the liver (as if redundant or outhanging); caul. - Strong's Number: H3516
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּבֵד
Transliteration: kâbêd
Pronunciation: kaw-bade'
Description: the same as כָּבֵד; the liver (as the heaviest of the viscera); liver. - Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - Strong's Number: H3629
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כִּלְיָה
Transliteration: kilyâh
Pronunciation: kil-yaw'
Description: feminine of כְּלִי (only in the plural); a kidney (as an essential organ); figuratively, the mind (as the interior self); kidneys, reins. - Strong's Number: H4872
There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
Transliteration: Môsheh
Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses. - 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.