Leviticus 4:10
Leviticus 4:10 in Multiple Translations
just as the fat is removed from the ox of the peace offering. Then the priest shall burn them on the altar of burnt offering.
As it was taken off from the bullock of the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall burn them upon the altar of the burnt offering.
as it is taken off from the ox of the sacrifice of peace-offerings: and the priest shall burn them upon the altar of burnt-offering.
As it is taken from the ox of the peace-offering; and it is to be burned by the priest on the altar of burned offerings.
in the same way as the fat is removed from the bull of the peace offering. Then the priest shall burn this on the altar of burnt offering.
As it was taken away from the bullock of the peace offrings, and the Priest shall burne them vpon the altar of burnt offring.
as it is lifted up from the ox of the sacrifice of the peace-offerings; and the priest hath made them a perfume on the altar of the burnt-offering.
as it is removed from the bull of the sacrifice of peace offerings. The priest shall burn them on the altar of burnt offering.
As it was taken off from the bullock of the sacrifice of peace-offerings: and the priest shall burn them upon the altar of the burnt-offering.
As it is taken off from the calf of the sacrifice of peace offerings, and he shall burn them upon the altar of holocaust.
Then the Supreme Priest must completely burn those things on the altar. That will be just like when the fat is removed from an animal that is sacrificed to maintain good fellowship with Yahweh.
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Leviticus 4:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר
יוּרַ֔ם
מִ/שּׁ֖וֹר
זֶ֣בַח
הַ/שְּׁלָמִ֑ים
וְ/הִקְטִירָ/ם֙
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
עַ֖ל
מִזְבַּ֥ח
הָ/עֹלָֽה
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Prep | Rel
יוּרַ֔ם
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-Hophal-Imperf-3ms
מִ/שּׁ֖וֹר
shôwr
H7794
cattle
Prep | N-ms
זֶ֣בַח
zebach
H2077
sacrifice
N-ms
הַ/שְּׁלָמִ֑ים
shelem
H8002
peace offering
Art | N-mp
וְ/הִקְטִירָ/ם֙
qâṭar
H6999
to offer
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms | Suff
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
מִזְבַּ֥ח
mizbêach
H4196
altar
N-ms
הָ/עֹלָֽה
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 4:10
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Prep | Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יוּרַ֔ם
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-Hophal-Imperf-3ms
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
מִ/שּׁ֖וֹר
shôwr
H7794
"cattle"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to cattle, like oxen or bulls, used for work, food, or sacrifices, as seen in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) ox, bull, a head of cattle 1a) for plowing, for food, as sacrifice Aramaic equivalent: tor (תּוֹר "bullock" H8450)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: bull(-ock), cow, ox, wall (by mistake for H7791 (שׁוּר)). See also: Genesis 32:6; Deuteronomy 15:19; Psalms 69:32.
זֶ֣בַח
zebach
H2077
"sacrifice"
N-ms
A sacrifice refers to the act of offering an animal's flesh to God, such as in the sacrifices of righteousness or the Passover. This term encompasses various types of sacrifices, including thank offerings and covenant sacrifices. The KJV translates it as 'offer' or 'sacrifice'.
Definition: 1) sacrifice 1a) sacrifices of righteousness 1b) sacrifices of strife 1c) sacrifices to dead things 1d) the covenant sacrifice 1e) the passover 1f) annual sacrifice 1g) thank offering
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: offer(-ing), sacrifice. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Samuel 2:19; Psalms 4:6.
הַ/שְּׁלָמִ֑ים
shelem
H8002
"peace offering"
Art | N-mp
A peace offering is a voluntary sacrifice to show thanks, like the ones described in Leviticus. It's a way to express gratitude and friendship with God. The Israelites gave these offerings to celebrate special occasions.
Definition: 1) peace offering, requital, sacrifice for alliance or friendship 1a) voluntary sacrifice of thanks
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: peace offering. See also: Exodus 20:24; Numbers 7:53; Proverbs 7:14.
וְ/הִקְטִירָ/ם֙
qâṭar
H6999
"to offer"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms | Suff
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/כֹּהֵ֔ן
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.
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מִזְבַּ֥ח
mizbêach
H4196
"altar"
N-ms
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.
הָ/עֹלָֽה
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
Art | 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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 4:10
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Context — Laws for Sin Offerings
8Then he shall remove all the fat from the bull of the sin offering—the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them,
9both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys—
10just as the fat is removed from the ox of the peace offering. Then the priest shall burn them on the altar of burnt offering.
11But the hide of the bull and all its flesh, with its head and legs and its entrails and dung— 12all the rest of the bull—he must take outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place where the ashes are poured out, and there he must burn it on a wood fire on the ash heap.Leviticus 4:10 Summary
[Leviticus 4:10 tells us that the priest shall burn the fat of the sin offering on the altar of burnt offering, just like the fat from the peace offering. This shows that God wants us to give our best to Him, just like the Israelites did with their sacrifices (as seen in Leviticus 1:3-9 and Deuteronomy 12:5-7). By burning the fat on the altar, the priest is making a pleasing aroma to the Lord, which represents our worship and devotion to Him (Leviticus 1:9). This reminds us that our worship and devotion should be pleasing to God, and that we should give our best to Him, just like Jesus gave His life for us (Ephesians 5:2).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of burning the fat on the altar of burnt offering in Leviticus 4:10?
Burning the fat on the altar of burnt offering symbolizes the complete surrender and dedication of the offering to God, as seen in Leviticus 1:9, where it is written that the burnt offering is a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
How does the removal of fat from the ox of the peace offering relate to the sin offering in Leviticus 4:10?
The removal of fat from the ox of the peace offering serves as a reference point for the removal of fat from the sin offering, highlighting the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement, as discussed in Leviticus 4:8-9 and Hebrews 9:22.
What is the role of the priest in burning the fat on the altar of burnt offering in Leviticus 4:10?
The priest plays a crucial role in burning the fat on the altar of burnt offering, as they are responsible for ensuring that the sacrifice is presented to God in a way that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Leviticus 1:7-9 and Numbers 18:7.
How does the burning of the fat on the altar of burnt offering in Leviticus 4:10 point to the work of Jesus Christ?
The burning of the fat on the altar of burnt offering points to the work of Jesus Christ, who gave Himself as a sacrifice for our sins, as seen in Ephesians 5:2 and Hebrews 10:10, where it is written that He offered Himself to God as a pleasing aroma.
Reflection Questions
- What does the removal of fat from the sin offering reveal about the nature of sin and the need for atonement in our lives?
- How can we, like the priest in Leviticus 4:10, ensure that our sacrifices and offerings to God are pleasing to Him?
- In what ways can we apply the principle of complete surrender and dedication, as seen in the burning of the fat on the altar of burnt offering, to our own lives and worship?
- What does the fact that the fat is burned on the altar of burnt offering, rather than being used for other purposes, say about God's desire for our worship and devotion?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:10
[See comments on Leviticus 4:8].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:10
And he shall bring the bullock unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD; and shall lay his hand upon the bullock's head, and kill the bullock before the LORD. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:10
3–12. The high priest’s Sin-Offering, a bullock