King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he cut the ram into pieces; and Moses burnt the head, and the pieces, and the fat.
Complete Jewish Bible:
When the ram had been cut in pieces, Moshe made the head, the pieces and the fat go up in smoke.
Berean Standard Bible:
He cut the ram into pieces and burned the head, the pieces, and the fat.
American Standard Version:
And he cut the ram into its pieces; and Moses burnt the head, and the pieces, and the fat.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he cut{H5408} the ram{H352} into pieces{H5409}; and Moses{H4872} burnt{H6999} the head{H7218}, and the pieces{H5409}, and the fat{H6309}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 1:8
- And the priests, Aaron's sons, shall lay the parts, the head, and the fat, in order upon the wood that [is] on the fire which [is] upon the altar:
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Commentary for Leviticus 8:20
Leviticus 8:20 is part of the narrative describing the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests in the newly established Israelite priesthood. This event occurs after the construction of the Tabernacle, which is the portable sanctuary where God's presence dwells among the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness.
Themes:
1. **Consecration and Ordination**: The ritual described is part of a seven-day process to ordain Aaron and his sons as the first priests of Israel, setting them apart for divine service.
2. **Sacrificial System**: The cutting of the ram and the burning of its parts illustrate the detailed sacrificial procedures prescribed by God, which are central to Israel's worship and atonement for sin.
3. **Holiness and Ritual Purity**: The emphasis on burning the fat, which is the choice part of the offering, reflects the importance of offering the best to God and maintaining ritual purity.
4. **Obedience to Divine Instructions**: Moses' actions demonstrate strict adherence to God's commands, highlighting the importance of obedience in the religious life of the Israelites.
Historical Context:
The Book of Leviticus is set in the context of the Israelites' wandering in the Sinai desert after their exodus from Egypt. The laws and rituals outlined in the book, including the ordination of priests, are part of God's covenant with Israel, establishing the framework for their religious and moral life. The instructions for sacrifice and priestly conduct were foundational for the Israelite worship system and were observed until the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. The detailed prescriptions for sacrifices, including the ordination offerings, were integral to the Israelites' understanding of God's holiness and their relationship with the divine.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5408
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַח
Transliteration: nâthach
Pronunciation: naw-thakh'
Description: a primitive root; to dismember; cut (in pieces), divide, hew in pieces. - Strong's Number: H352
There are 256 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַיִל
Transliteration: ʼayil
Pronunciation: ah'-yil
Description: from the same as אוּל; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or other strong tree; mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. - Strong's Number: H5409
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֵתַח
Transliteration: nêthach
Pronunciation: nay'-thakh
Description: from נָתַח; a fragment; part, piece. - 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: H7218
There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. - Strong's Number: H6309
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּדֶר
Transliteration: peder
Pronunciation: peh'der
Description: from an unused root meaning to be greasy; suet; fat.