Exodus 29:13
And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul that is above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and burn them upon the altar.
Original Language Analysis
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֗
And thou shalt take
H3947
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֗
And thou shalt take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
1 of 20
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
אֶֽת
H853
אֶֽת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 20
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 #:
3 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַחֵ֖לֶב
all the fat
H2459
הַחֵ֖לֶב
all the fat
Strong's:
H2459
Word #:
4 of 20
fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה
that covereth
H3680
הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה
that covereth
Strong's:
H3680
Word #:
5 of 20
properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַקֶּרֶב֒
the inwards
H7130
הַקֶּרֶב֒
the inwards
Strong's:
H7130
Word #:
7 of 20
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
וְאֵ֗ת
H853
וְאֵ֗ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַיֹּתֶ֙רֶת֙
and the caul
H3508
הַיֹּתֶ֙רֶת֙
and the caul
Strong's:
H3508
Word #:
9 of 20
the lobe or flap of the liver (as if redundant or outhanging)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
10 of 20
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הַכָּבֵ֔ד
that is above the liver
H3516
הַכָּבֵ֔ד
that is above the liver
Strong's:
H3516
Word #:
11 of 20
the liver (as the heaviest of the viscera)
וְאֵת֙
H853
וְאֵת֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
12 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַכְּלָיֹ֔ת
kidneys
H3629
הַכְּלָיֹ֔ת
kidneys
Strong's:
H3629
Word #:
14 of 20
a kidney (as an essential organ); figuratively, the mind (as the interior self)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
15 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַחֵ֖לֶב
all the fat
H2459
הַחֵ֖לֶב
all the fat
Strong's:
H2459
Word #:
16 of 20
fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
17 of 20
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עֲלֵיהֶ֑ן
H5921
עֲלֵיהֶ֑ן
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
18 of 20
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
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.