Exodus 29:11
And thou shalt kill the bullock before the LORD, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Original Language Analysis
וְשָֽׁחַטְתָּ֥
And thou shalt kill
H7819
וְשָֽׁחַטְתָּ֥
And thou shalt kill
Strong's:
H7819
Word #:
1 of 8
to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 8
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַפָּ֖ר
the bullock
H6499
הַפָּ֖ר
the bullock
Strong's:
H6499
Word #:
3 of 8
a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
לִפְנֵ֣י
before
H6440
לִפְנֵ֣י
before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
4 of 8
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
5 of 8
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
פֶּ֖תַח
by the door
H6607
פֶּ֖תַח
by the door
Strong's:
H6607
Word #:
6 of 8
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
Historical Context
The burnt offering (עֹלָה, olah, 'that which ascends') was one of Israel's primary sacrifices, representing voluntary dedication to God. Unlike sin offerings (which addressed guilt), burnt offerings expressed worshipful consecration.
Questions for Reflection
- How did Christ give Himself 'completely' (burnt offering) rather than partially?
- What does it mean that your worship ascends to God 'through Christ'?
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Analysis & Commentary
The burnt offering represents complete dedication to God—the entire animal consumed by fire, ascending as sweet savor to the LORD. This prefigures Christ's total self-offering, holding nothing back, His life completely devoted to God's glory. The fire consuming the offering pictures divine acceptance—God receives Christ's sacrifice with pleasure. Our worship, offered through Christ, also ascends as fragrant offering acceptable to God.