Exodus 29:16
And thou shalt slay the ram, and thou shalt take his blood, and sprinkle it round about upon the altar.
Original Language Analysis
וְשָֽׁחַטְתָּ֖
And thou shalt slay
H7819
וְשָֽׁחַטְתָּ֖
And thou shalt slay
Strong's:
H7819
Word #:
1 of 10
to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָאָ֑יִל
the ram
H352
הָאָ֑יִל
the ram
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
3 of 10
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֙
and thou shalt take
H3947
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֙
and thou shalt take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
4 of 10
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
דָּמ֔וֹ
his blood
H1818
דָּמ֔וֹ
his blood
Strong's:
H1818
Word #:
6 of 10
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
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
8 of 10
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.