And he shall cleave it with the wings thereof, but shall not divide it asunder: and the priest shall burn it upon the altar, upon the wood that is upon the fire: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
The priest should split the bird open by its wings, but not tear it completely apart. Then the priest will burn it on the altar, on the wood that's on the fire. This is a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire that smells sweet to the LORD.
This verse describes how a priest should prepare and burn a bird offering to God, keeping it partially whole as a pleasing sacrifice.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, God provided the Israelites with detailed instructions for burnt offerings as part of their worship practices in the wilderness after escaping Egypt. This verse specifically outlines the preparation of a bird for sacrifice, instructing that it be split but not fully separated before being burned on the altar, symbolizing complete dedication and atonement. These rituals were essential for maintaining the covenant relationship between God and His people, emphasizing purity and obedience in their daily religious life.
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