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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's Exposition
And he shall flay the burnt offering,.... Take off its skin; this was the only part of it that was not burnt, and was the property of the priest, Lev 7:8 but who this was done by is not so manifest,…
Barnes' Notes
And he shall flay - The sacrificer, or his assistant, had to skin and cut up the victim. The hide was the gratuity of the officiating priest. Lev 7:8. His pieces - That is, its proper pieces, the…
Adam Clarke
He shall flay - Probably meaning the person who brought the sacrifice, who, according to some of the rabbins, killed, flayed, cut up, and washed the sacrifice, and then presented the parts and the…
If a man were rich and could afford it, it is supposed that he would bring his burnt-sacrifice, with which he designed to honour God, out of his herd of larger cattle. He that considers that God is…
And he shall kill … flay … and cut it into its pieces Many would not be able to flay and divide an animal without assistance; it seems probable that these parts of the ritual were performed by some…