Leviticus 4:35 Meaning and Explanation
“And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him.”
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Read Full Chapter →The priest burns the fat and completes atonement for the common person's sin.
The Context of Leviticus 4:35
The priest completes the common person's lamb offering ritual.
What Does Leviticus 4:35 Mean?
The burning of the lamb's fat completes the offering ritual, following the pattern established throughout Chapter 4. The reference to peace offering procedures again shows the coherence and unity of Israel's sacrificial system.
The final affirmation 'it shall be forgiven him' concludes Leviticus 4 with the assurance that the system works. From the highest priest to the humblest community member, unintentional sin finds atonement through the prescribed sacrifice, and God grants forgiveness to all who comply with the covenant's terms.
Leviticus 4:35 in the Original Language
shalom (שָׁלוֹם), 'peace offerings' — offerings that restore wholeness and relationship, establishing peace between God and the offerer
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 4:35
What does Leviticus 4:35 mean?
The priest burns the fat and completes atonement for the common person's sin.
What is the context of Leviticus 4:35?
The priest completes the common person's lamb offering ritual.