Leviticus 1:9
Leviticus 1:9 in Multiple Translations
The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
but its inwards and its legs shall he wash with water. And the priest shall burn the whole on the altar, for a burnt-offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah.
But its inside parts and its legs are to be washed with water, and it will all be burned on the altar by the priest for a burned offering, an offering made by fire, for a sweet smell to the Lord.
You shall wash the insides and legs with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, a food offering, to be accepted by the Lord.
But the inwardes thereof and the legges thereof he shall wash in water, and the Priest shall burne all on the altar: for it is a burnt offering, an oblation made by fire, for a sweete sauour vnto the Lord.
and its inwards and its legs he doth wash with water; and the priest hath made perfume with the whole on the altar, a burnt-offering, a fire-offering of sweet fragrance to Jehovah.
but he shall wash its innards and its legs with water. The priest shall burn all of it on the altar, for a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to the LORD.
But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt-sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor to the LORD.
The entrails and feet being washed with water: and the priest shall burn them upon the altar for a holocaust, and a sweet savour to the Lord.
Then one of the priests will completely burn all of it on the altar. And the aroma will be pleasing to Yahweh.
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Leviticus 1:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/קִרְבּ֥/וֹ
וּ/כְרָעָ֖י/ו
יִרְחַ֣ץ
בַּ/מָּ֑יִם
וְ/הִקְטִ֨יר
הַ/כֹּהֵ֤ן
אֶת
הַ/כֹּל֙
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֔חָ/ה
עֹלָ֛ה
אִשֵּׁ֥ה
רֵֽיחַ
נִיח֖וֹחַ
לַֽ/יהוָֽה
וְ/קִרְבּ֥/וֹ
qereb
H7130
entrails
Conj | N-ms | Suff
וּ/כְרָעָ֖י/ו
kârâʻ
H3767
leg
Conj | N-cd | Suff
יִרְחַ֣ץ
râchats
H7364
to wash
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בַּ/מָּ֑יִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
Prep | N-mp
וְ/הִקְטִ֨יר
qâṭar
H6999
to offer
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
הַ/כֹּהֵ֤ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/כֹּל֙
kôl
H3605
all
Art | N-ms
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֔חָ/ה
mizbêach
H4196
altar
Art | N-ms | Suff
עֹלָ֛ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
N-fs
אִשֵּׁ֥ה
ʼishshâh
H801
food offering
N-ms
רֵֽיחַ
rêyach
H7381
aroma
N-ms
נִיח֖וֹחַ
nîychôwach
H5207
soothing
N-ms
לַֽ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 1:9
וְ/קִרְבּ֥/וֹ
qereb
H7130
"entrails"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means the inner part or midst of something, whether physical or emotional, and can refer to the entrails of an animal or the seat of thought and emotion. In 1 Kings 17:21, it describes Elijah's emotional plea to God.
Definition: : among/within 1) midst, among, inner part, middle 1a) inward part 1a1) physical sense 1a2) as seat of thought and emotion 1a3) as faculty of thought and emotion 1b) in the midst, among, from among (of a number of persons) 1c) entrails (of sacrificial animals) Also means: qe.rev (קֶ֫רֶב ": inner_parts" H7130H)
Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self. See also: Genesis 18:12; Joshua 7:12; Psalms 5:10.
וּ/כְרָעָ֖י/ו
kârâʻ
H3767
"leg"
Conj | N-cd | Suff
The leg, from the knee to the ankle, is what this word refers to in the Bible. In 1 Samuel 2:31 and Ezekiel 40:12, legs are mentioned as part of the human body or an animal's. It is a basic anatomical term.
Definition: leg
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: leg. See also: Exodus 12:9; Leviticus 4:11; Amos 3:12.
יִרְחַ֣ץ
râchats
H7364
"to wash"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for washing or bathing, used in Exodus 30:19 where priests had to wash their hands and feet before entering the temple. It means to clean or purify oneself, as seen in 2 Kings 5:10 where Elisha tells Naaman to wash in the Jordan River.
Definition: : wash 1) to wash, wash off, wash away, bathe 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to wash, wash off, wash away 1a2) to wash, bathe (oneself) 1b) (Pual) to be washed 1c) (Hithpael) to wash oneself 2a) (Hithpael Passive) to be regarded clean, trustworthy
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: bathe (self), wash (self). See also: Genesis 18:4; Leviticus 16:4; Psalms 26:6.
בַּ/מָּ֑יִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
Prep | N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
וְ/הִקְטִ֨יר
qâṭar
H6999
"to offer"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
This word refers to the act of burning incense as an act of worship, often using a special altar. It involves turning something into a fragrant smoke, and is an important part of Old Testament rituals and sacrifices.
Definition: : burn v 1) to sacrifice, burn incense, burn sacrifices, make sacrifices smoke 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make sacrifices smoke 1a2) to sacrifice 1b) (Pual) to smoke a sacrifice 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make sacrifices smoke 1c2) to cause incense to smoke, offer incense 1c3) to make smoke upon 1d) (Hophal) to be made to smoke
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: burn (incense, sacrifice) (upon), (altar for) incense, kindle, offer (incense, a sacrifice). See also: Exodus 29:13; 2 Kings 15:35; Isaiah 65:3.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֤ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/כֹּל֙
kôl
H3605
"all"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֔חָ/ה
mizbêach
H4196
"altar"
Art | N-ms | Suff
An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.
Definition: altar
Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.
עֹלָ֛ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
אִשֵּׁ֥ה
ʼishshâh
H801
"food offering"
N-ms
An ishshah is a food offering or sacrifice given to God, often by fire or eaten by priests, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: food offering, offering given to God by fire or eaten by priests, sacrificial offering
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire. See also: Exodus 29:18; Leviticus 21:6; 1 Samuel 2:28.
רֵֽיחַ
rêyach
H7381
"aroma"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pleasant aroma or fragrance, often associated with sacrifices to God. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe the soothing smell of offerings, and appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) scent, fragrance, aroma, odour 1a) scent, odour 1b) odour of soothing (technical term for sacrifice to God) Aramaic equivalent: re.ach (רֵיחַ "smell" H7382)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: savour, scent, smell. See also: Genesis 8:21; Numbers 15:14; Jeremiah 48:11.
נִיח֖וֹחַ
nîychôwach
H5207
"soothing"
N-ms
A soothing or pleasant feeling, like the peace that comes from trusting in God. In the Bible, it is used to describe the sweet smell of incense or the delight of being in God's presence.
Definition: soothing, quieting, tranquillising Aramaic equivalent: ni.cho.ach (נִיחוֹחַ "soothing" H5208)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: sweet (odour). See also: Genesis 8:21; Numbers 15:3; Ezekiel 20:41.
לַֽ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Leviticus 1:9
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- Leviticus 1:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 1:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 1:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 1:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 1:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 1:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 1:9
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 1:9
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 1:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 1:9
- Sermons on Leviticus 1:9
Context — Laws for Burnt Offerings
7The sons of Aaron the priest shall put a fire on the altar and arrange wood on the fire.
8Then Aaron’s sons the priests are to arrange the pieces, including the head and the fat, atop the burning wood on the altar.
9The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
10If, however, one’s offering is a burnt offering from the flock—from the sheep or goats—he is to present an unblemished male. 11He shall slaughter it on the north side of the altar before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to splatter its blood against the altar on all sides.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 8:21 | When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done. |
| 2 | Leviticus 1:13 | The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall bring all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. |
| 3 | Ephesians 5:2 | and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. |
| 4 | Leviticus 3:11 | Then the priest is to burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire to the LORD. |
| 5 | 2 Corinthians 2:15 | For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 20:41 | When I bring you from the peoples and gather you from the lands to which you have been scattered, I will accept you as a pleasing aroma. And I will show My holiness through you in the sight of the nations. |
| 7 | Exodus 29:18 | Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. |
| 8 | Numbers 15:8–10 | When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD, present with the bull a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with half a hin of olive oil. Also present half a hin of wine as a drink offering. It is an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. |
| 9 | Psalms 51:6 | Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place. |
| 10 | Exodus 29:25 | Then take them from their hands and burn them on the altar atop the burnt offering as a pleasing aroma before the LORD; it is an offering made by fire to the LORD. |
Leviticus 1:9 Summary
[This verse is talking about the process of making an offering to God, where the priest has to wash the entrails and legs with water and then burn the whole offering on the altar, as a way of showing complete surrender to God, as seen in Leviticus 1:9 and Romans 12:1. This offering is a symbol of the person's devotion to God and their desire to be pure and holy, as seen in 1 Peter 1:15-16. The phrase 'a pleasing aroma to the LORD' means that the offering is acceptable and pleasing to God, much like the sweet fragrance of obedience and worship to God, as seen in Genesis 8:21 and Ephesians 5:2. By following God's instructions for the offering, the people were showing their love and obedience to Him, and this is still true for us today, as seen in John 14:15 and 1 John 5:3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of washing the entrails and legs with water in Leviticus 1:9?
The washing of the entrails and legs with water symbolizes the purification of the offering, making it acceptable to God, as seen in other purification rituals in the Bible, such as Exodus 29:4 and Ezekiel 36:25.
Why did the priest have to burn all of the offering on the altar?
The priest had to burn all of the offering on the altar as a burnt offering to demonstrate complete surrender and dedication to God, as stated in Leviticus 1:9, and to make atonement for sin, as seen in Leviticus 1:4 and Romans 3:25.
What does the phrase 'a pleasing aroma to the LORD' mean in this verse?
The phrase 'a pleasing aroma to the LORD' means that the offering is acceptable and pleasing to God, much like the phrase used in Genesis 8:21 and Ephesians 5:2, where it symbolizes the sweet fragrance of obedience and worship to God.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sacrifice in the New Testament?
This verse relates to the concept of sacrifice in the New Testament, as seen in Hebrews 10:10-14, where Jesus Christ is the ultimate sacrifice, and our worship and obedience to Him are a pleasing aroma to God, as stated in 2 Corinthians 2:15 and Revelation 8:3-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to offer myself as a living sacrifice to God, as seen in Romans 12:1, and how can I apply this concept to my daily life?
- How can I ensure that my worship and devotion to God are pleasing to Him, as seen in John 4:23-24 and Revelation 4:11?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God, just like the Israelites surrendered their offerings to Him, as seen in Leviticus 1:3-9 and Romans 12:1-2?
- How can I make my life a sweet fragrance to God, as seen in 2 Corinthians 2:15 and Philippians 4:18, and what are some practical ways to demonstrate my love and obedience to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 1:9
But the inwards and his legs shall he wash in water,.... This was first done in a room in the court of the temple, called לשכת המדחין, "the room of the washers", or the washing room, where they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 1:9
But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 1:9
His inwards and his legs shall he wash, to signify the universal and perfect purity both of the inwards, or the heart, and of the legs, or ways, or actions, which was in Christ, and which should be in all Christians. The priest shall burn all; not only the parts now mentioned, but all the rest, the trunk of the body, and the shoulders, as is apparent from the practice or execution of these precepts. Of a sweet savour; not in itself, for so it rather caused a stink, but as it represented Christ’ s offering up himself to God as a sweet-smelling savour, ; and to admonish us of the excellent virtue of Divine institution, without which God values no worship, though never so glorious, and by which even the meanest things, are precious and acceptable to God.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 1:9
Leviticus 1:9 But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, [to be] a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.Ver. 9. Shall he wash.] Shadowing Christ’ s perfect purity and our entire sanctification. Of a sweet savour unto the Lord.] The burning and broiling of the beasts could yield no sweet savour; but thereto was added wine, oil, and incense, by God’ s appointment, and then there was a savour of rest in it. Our prayers, as from us, would never please; but as indited by the Spirit, and presented by Christ, they are highly accepted in heaven.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 1:9
(9) But his inwards.—Before, however, the cut-up victim was thus arranged to be burnt, the stomach, the bowels, and the feet had to be thoroughly cleansed. In the time of the second Temple, the washing had to be repeated three times before the ablution was deemed complete. And the priest shall burn.—The word here used is not the one generally used to denote consuming by fire, but it originally signifies to make a fume or vapour by incense. It is used in connection with all sacrifices (Leviticus 2:2; Leviticus 2:9; Leviticus 3:5; Leviticus 3:11; Leviticus 4:10; Leviticus 4:19; Leviticus 6:8; Leviticus 7:5, &c.) and the idea intended to be conveyed thereby is, that man upon earth fitly brought his gift to God in heaven, by causing the odour emitted from the burning sacrifice to ascend in a sweet-smelling savour to heaven.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 1:9
Verse 9. An offering - of a sweet savour] אשה ריח ניחוח ishsheh reiach nichoach, a fire-offering, an odour of rest, or, as the Septuagint express it, θυσιαοσμηευωδιας, "a sacrifice for a sweet-smelling savour;" which place St. Paul had evidently in view when he wrote Ephesians 5:2: "Christ hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering, καιθυσιαν - ειςοσμηνευωδιας, and a sacrifice, for a sweet-smelling savour," where he uses the same terms as the Septuagint. Hence we find that the holocaust, or burnt-offering, typified the sacrifice and death of Christ for the sins of the world.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 1:9
9. a sweet savour] a soothing odour (McNeile on Exodus 29:18). The word ‘savour’ in old English is applied to the smell as well as the taste of a thing. See HDB. Art. Savour and Driver’s note (C.B.) on Exodus 29:18.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 1:9
The parts which were washed were the stomach, and bowels, and feet, divided from the carcass at the knee-joint.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 1:9
9. His inwards — The intestines, because they contained impurities, could not be burned until they had first been cleansed. According to Maimonides the ablution was three times repeated.
Sermons on Leviticus 1:9
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The Genuine Baptism of Fire by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of offering ourselves completely to God, drawing parallels between the burnt offering in Leviticus and the surrender of our lives to God as se |
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Our Daily Homily - Leviticus by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of offerings in Leviticus, particularly how Christ's sacrifice is a sweet-smelling savor to God, reflecting His complete devotion and obedien |
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A Sacrifice Like a Perfume by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of sacrificial giving and worshiping God with a fragrant aroma, focusing on the story of the widow's offering in Mark 12. It challenges believ |
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(Genesis #9) God in Covenant by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God wants to communicate His word to us and desires our comfort and service. The preacher highlights the covenant God made with all cre |
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(Second Coming of Christ) 12 a Brand New City for the Bride by Aeron Morgan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the end times as described in the Bible. He references passages from 1 Corinthians, Matthew, Peter, and Revelation to emphasiz |
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The Tragedy of Solomons Life by Keith Daniel | This sermon delves into the tragic life of Solomon, highlighting his initial pursuit of God, the blessings he received, and the subsequent downfall due to pursuing self-glory, weal |
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(Worship) Session 3: A True Heart by Joseph Carroll | Joseph Carroll emphasizes the necessity of approaching God with a true heart, highlighting that true worship is not merely a matter of words but a heartfelt commitment to God. He i |