Leviticus 7:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And the priest shall burn them upon the altar for an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a trespass offering.”
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Read Full Chapter →The priest burns all the removed fat and organs as a fire offering to the Lord, completing the altar portion of the trespass offering.
The Context of Leviticus 7:5
Describing how the fat portions are offered to the Lord by fire.
What Does Leviticus 7:5 Mean?
The act of burning transformed the material into smoke rising toward heaven, symbolizing the offering's ascent and acceptance. Fire consumed what was presented, making the act irreversible and complete—a total surrender to God.
This burning of the trespass offering's fat reaffirmed the offerer's commitment to restoration and the priest's role as mediator. The consumed portions ensured that the most valuable parts reached God alone.
Leviticus 7:5 in the Original Language
isheh (אִשֶּׁה), 'offering made by fire' — burnt offering; smoke/fragrance to the Lord.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 7:5
What does Leviticus 7:5 mean?
The priest burns all the removed fat and organs as a fire offering to the Lord, completing the altar portion of the trespass offering.
What is the context of Leviticus 7:5?
Describing how the fat portions are offered to the Lord by fire.