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Leviticus 8:20
He cut the ram into pieces and burned the head, the pieces, and the fat.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses executes the consecration rite for Aaron and his sons, continuing the sequence initiated in Leviticus 8:19. He acts as the officiant during the ordination ceremony.
The words — The verb נִתַּח (ni.Tach) specifies cutting the ram into designated portions, while וַ/יַּקְטֵר (va/i.yak.Ter) records Moses making smoke by burning the head. The syntax places Moses as the direct agent performing these precise physical actions.
The thread — This procedural sequence aligns with Leviticus 1:8, where priests are instructed to arrange the head and fat on the altar fire. The text preserves a consistent ritual pattern for burnt offerings across the Pentateuch.
Why it lands — The passage requires exact adherence to each physical step of the sacrifice without alteration. Readers note that ritual compliance depends on precise execution rather than internal motivation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And he cut the ram into pieces; and Moses burnt the head, and the pieces, and the fat.
Cross-references
- Leviticus 1:8 Then Aaron’s sons the priests are to arrange the pieces, including the head and the fat, atop the burning wood on the altar.