King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they presented the burnt offering unto him, with the pieces thereof, and the head: and he burnt [them] upon the altar.
Complete Jewish Bible:
They brought him the burnt offering, piece by piece, and the head; and he made them go up in smoke on the altar.
Berean Standard Bible:
They brought him the burnt offering piece by piece, including the head, and he burned them on the altar.
American Standard Version:
And they delivered the burnt-offering unto him, piece by piece, and the head: and he burnt them upon the altar.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And they presented{H4672} the burnt offering{H5930} unto him, with the pieces{H5409} thereof, and the head{H7218}: and he burnt{H6999} them upon the altar{H4196}.
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Commentary for Leviticus 9:13
Leviticus 9:13 is part of a larger narrative that describes the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests in the newly established Tabernacle worship system of the ancient Israelites. This event occurs shortly after the exodus from Egypt, as the Israelites are encamped at the foot of Mount Sinai. The book of Leviticus is primarily concerned with laws and rituals that were to govern the religious and moral life of the Israelites, with a significant portion dedicated to instructions for sacrifices and offerings.
In Leviticus 9, Aaron and his sons are performing their first official duties as priests, offering sacrifices to God on behalf of the people. The verse in question, Leviticus 9:13, details a specific part of the burnt offering ritual. The burnt offering, or "olah" in Hebrew, was a sacrifice completely consumed by fire on the altar, symbolizing the offering of oneself entirely to God. The mention of "the pieces thereof, and the head" refers to the careful dissection and arrangement of the sacrifice according to the divine instructions given to Moses. The head of the animal, along with its pieces, was placed on the altar fire, signifying the complete dedication and surrender to God, as well as the atonement for the offerer's sin.
The historical context of this verse reflects the priestly and sacrificial system that was central to the religious identity of the Israelites. This system of worship was designed to maintain the holiness of God's people and their relationship with Him, emphasizing the importance of atonement, obedience, and divine mediation through the priesthood. The detailed attention to the sacrificial procedures also underscores the meticulous nature of worship in ancient Israel, where every action had symbolic significance and was to be carried out with reverence and precision.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4672
There are 425 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָצָא
Transliteration: mâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present; [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. - 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: 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: 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: 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.