Leviticus 1:17 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

Then, grasping the bird by its wings, the priest will tear the bird open, but without tearing it apart. Then he will burn it as a burnt offering on the wood burning on the altar. It is a special gift, a pleasing aroma to the Lord.

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

And he shall cleave it with the wings thereof. — Before placing it on the altar fire, the priest made an incision in the …

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And he shall cleave it with the wings thereof
One wing being on one side, and the other on the other side:

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Those who could not offer a young bull were to bring a sheep or a goat; and those who were not able to do that were accepted by God if they brought…