Exodus 29:14
But the flesh of the bullock, and his skin, and his dung, shalt thou burn with fire without the camp: it is a sin offering.
Original Language Analysis
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
1 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּשַׂ֤ר
But the flesh
H1320
בְּשַׂ֤ר
But the flesh
Strong's:
H1320
Word #:
2 of 13
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
הַפָּר֙
of the bullock
H6499
הַפָּר֙
of the bullock
Strong's:
H6499
Word #:
3 of 13
a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מִח֖וּץ
without
H2351
מִח֖וּץ
without
Strong's:
H2351
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors
לַֽמַּחֲנֶ֑ה
the camp
H4264
לַֽמַּחֲנֶ֑ה
the camp
Strong's:
H4264
Word #:
11 of 13
an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e
Cross References
Leviticus 4:21And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn him as he burned the first bullock: it is a sin offering for the congregation.Exodus 30:10And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once in a year with the blood of the sin offering of atonements: once in the year shall he make atonement upon it throughout your generations: it is most holy unto the LORD.2 Chronicles 29:24And the priests killed them, and they made reconciliation with their blood upon the altar, to make an atonement for all Israel: for the king commanded that the burnt offering and the sin offering should be made for all Israel.Ezra 8:35Also the children of those that had been carried away, which were come out of the captivity, offered burnt offerings unto the God of Israel, twelve bullocks for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy and seven lambs, twelve he goats for a sin offering: all this was a burnt offering unto the LORD.
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.