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Leviticus 1:8

Leviticus 1:8
And the priests, Aaron's sons, shall lay the parts, the head, and the fat, in order upon the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the priests, Aaron's sons, shall lay the parts,.... That were cut in pieces, Lev 1:6 some of which are particularly mentioned:

the head and the fat; the head which was cut off, and the body, the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The parts of the victim were then salted by the priest in conformity with the rule, Lev 2:13; Eze 43:24; Mar 9:49, and placed IN ORDER upon the wood, i. e. in the same relation to each other that they…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The priests - shall lay the parts - The sacrifice was divided according to its larger joints.

1. After its blood was poured out, and the skin removed, the head was cut off.

2. They then opened it and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Leviticus 1:3-9

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Leviticus 1:3-9

Lev 1:3-17. The Burnt-Offering

For general remarks on the Burnt-Offering see on Lev 6:9. Three varieties may be brought, viz. (a) Bullock (Lev 1:3-9), (b) Sheep or Goat (Lev 1:10-13), (c) Fowls (Lev…