Exodus 29:12
And thou shalt take of the blood of the bullock, and put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and pour all the blood beside the bottom of the altar.
Original Language Analysis
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֙
And thou shalt take
H3947
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֙
And thou shalt take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
1 of 15
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
הַדָּ֣ם
all the blood
H1818
הַדָּ֣ם
all the blood
Strong's:
H1818
Word #:
2 of 15
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
הַפָּ֔ר
of the bullock
H6499
הַפָּ֔ר
of the bullock
Strong's:
H6499
Word #:
3 of 15
a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
וְנָֽתַתָּ֛ה
and put
H5414
וְנָֽתַתָּ֛ה
and put
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
4 of 15
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
5 of 15
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
קַרְנֹ֥ת
it upon the horns
H7161
קַרְנֹ֥ת
it upon the horns
Strong's:
H7161
Word #:
6 of 15
a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e., ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a moun
בְּאֶצְבָּעֶ֑ךָ
with thy finger
H676
בְּאֶצְבָּעֶ֑ךָ
with thy finger
Strong's:
H676
Word #:
8 of 15
something to sieze with, i.e., a finger; by analogy, a toe
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
10 of 15
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַדָּ֣ם
all the blood
H1818
הַדָּ֣ם
all the blood
Strong's:
H1818
Word #:
11 of 15
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
תִּשְׁפֹּ֔ךְ
and pour
H8210
תִּשְׁפֹּ֔ךְ
and pour
Strong's:
H8210
Word #:
12 of 15
to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e., to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc
Cross References
Exodus 27:2And thou shalt make the horns of it upon the four corners thereof: his horns shall be of the same: and thou shalt overlay it with brass.Leviticus 8:15And he slew it; and Moses took the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar round about with his finger, and purified the altar, and poured the blood at the bottom of the altar, and sanctified it, to make reconciliation upon it.Leviticus 9:9And the sons of Aaron brought the blood unto him: and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the bottom of the altar:Exodus 30:2A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of the same.
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.