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Leviticus 8:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But the bullock, and his hide, his flesh, and his dung, he burnt with fire without the camp; as the LORD commanded Moses.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But the bull, along with its hide, its meat, and its waste, he burned with fire outside the camp, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses followed God's instructions exactly by burning the entire sacrificial bull outside the camp area.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the consecration of Aaron and his sons as Israel's first priests at Mount Sinai. The burning of the entire sin offering outside the camp was a specific requirement for this special ordination ceremony, symbolizing that the sacrifice was holy and set apart. This practice distinguished certain sin offerings from regular burnt offerings, which were burned on the altar.

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