Leviticus 9:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And he did wash the inwards and the legs, and burnt [them] upon the burnt offering on the altar.

Complete Jewish Bible:

He washed the inner organs and the lower parts of the legs and made them go up in smoke on top of the burnt offering on the altar.

Berean Standard Bible:

He washed the entrails and the legs and burned them atop the burnt offering on the altar.

American Standard Version:

And he washed the inwards and the legs, and burnt them upon the burnt-offering on the altar.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And he did wash^{H7364} the inwards^{H7130} and the legs^{H3767}, and burnt^{H6999} them upon the burnt offering^{H5930} on the altar^{H4196}.

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Commentary for Leviticus 9:14

1. Themes:
- Ritual Purity and Cleanliness: The act of washing the inwards and legs of the sacrifice emphasizes the importance of ritual purity in the Israelite worship system. Cleanliness was a prerequisite for offerings to be acceptable to God.
- Sacrificial System: The verse reflects the detailed sacrificial procedures established by God for the Israelites. These procedures were meant to atone for sins and to maintain a right relationship between God and His people.
- Obedience to Divine Instructions: The precise execution of the instructions for sacrifice, including the washing of specific parts of the animal, demonstrates the necessity of obeying God's commands in every detail.

2. Historical Context:
- Leviticus 9 occurs shortly after the establishment of the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God among the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. This chapter describes the events of the eighth day after the priests had been consecrated.
- The eighth day marked the conclusion of the priests' initial consecration period and the beginning of their regular service in the Tabernacle. This day was significant as it included the first offerings made by the people, as well as by Aaron, the high priest, according to the newly established priestly laws.
- The Israelites were transitioning from a loose collection of tribes into a nation with a formalized system of worship and religious leadership. The detailed sacrificial rites were part of this national and religious identity formation.

In summary, Leviticus 9:14 reflects the themes of ritual purity, the importance of the sacrificial system, and strict adherence to divine instructions within the historical context of the newly established Tabernacle worship and the formalization of priestly duties in the emerging nation of Israel.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7364
   There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָחַץ
   Transliteration: râchats
   Pronunciation: raw-khats'
   Description: a primitive root; to lave (the whole or a part of a thing); bathe (self), wash (self).
   
2. 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3767
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כָּרָע
   Transliteration: kârâʻ
   Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
   Description: from כָּרַע; the leg (from the knee to the ankle) of men or locusts (only in the dual); leg.
   
4. 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).
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.