But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
But he must wash the inner parts and legs with water, and the priest will burn everything on the altar as a burnt offering—a sacrifice made by fire that creates a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
This verse describes how every part of the sacrificial animal must be cleaned and completely burned as a sweet-smelling offering to God.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction was part of the detailed sacrificial system God gave to the Israelites after they left Egypt. The burnt offering was one of the most important sacrifices, where the entire animal was consumed by fire to show complete dedication to God. These rituals helped the Israelites maintain their relationship with God and seek forgiveness for their sins.
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