Leviticus 9:13

Leviticus 9:13 Meaning and Explanation

And they presented the burnt offering unto him, with the pieces thereof, and the head: and he burnt them upon the altar.

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The burnt offering is presented in pieces and burned entirely on the altar.

The Context of Leviticus 9:13

The burnt offering is presented in pieces and wholly consumed on the altar.

What Does Leviticus 9:13 Mean?

Aaron's sons present the cut-up animal to Aaron—the head and all pieces. In the burnt offering, every part goes to the altar to be wholly consumed by fire. Nothing is reserved for the priest's meal; it is entirely God's.

The complete burning symbolizes complete self-surrender. The pieces represent the whole life offered without reservation. This is not a meal shared between God and man (like peace offerings), but an unqualified gift.

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What does Leviticus 9:13 mean?

The burnt offering is presented in pieces and burned entirely on the altar.

What is the context of Leviticus 9:13?

The burnt offering is presented in pieces and wholly consumed on the altar.

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