Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and the right shoulder; for it is a ram of consecration:
Also, you shall take from the ram the fat and the tail, and the fat that covers the internal organs, and the covering above the liver, and the two kidneys with the fat on them, and the right shoulder—because this is a ram used for consecration.
God is giving Moses detailed instructions about which specific parts of the sacrificial ram to use in the ceremony that sets Aaron and his sons apart as priests.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for ordaining Aaron and his sons as Israel's first priests at Mount Sinai. The 'ram of consecration' was a special sacrifice used to formally set apart these men for holy service to God. These precise ceremonial requirements established the sacred rituals that would be followed for generations in Israel's worship.
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