And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar: but the breast shall be Aaron’s and his sons’.
The priest must burn the fat on the altar, but the breast meat belongs to Aaron and his sons.
This verse explains how sacrificial offerings were divided - God received the fat (burned as His portion), while the priests received the breast meat as their food.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God gave detailed instructions to Moses for the Israelite community on how to conduct sacrifices as part of their covenant relationship with Him. This verse specifically addresses the peace offering, where the fat was burned on the altar to symbolize God's portion and the people's dedication, while the breast was allocated to Aaron and his sons, the priests, as their rightful share for sustenance. This practice ensured that the priests, who had no land inheritance, were provided for by the community through the sacrificial system.
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