But the bullock, and his hide, his flesh, and his dung, he burnt with fire without the camp; as the LORD commanded Moses.
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.
Moses followed God's instructions exactly by burning the entire sacrificial bull outside the camp area.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God was providing detailed instructions to the Israelites on establishing the priesthood and performing sacrifices as part of their covenant relationship with Him. This verse specifically describes the burning of the bullock outside the camp during the ordination ceremony of Aaron and his sons, symbolizing the complete removal of sin and the maintenance of ritual purity in the wilderness tabernacle. Moses carried out these commands faithfully to ensure the holiness required for the nation's worship.
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