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You shall take all the fat that covers the innards, the cover of the liver, the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, and burn them on the altar.
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Giving God the Best
Commentators explain that the fat was considered a choice part of the animal, a delicacy. Offering it on the altar symbolized giving God the very best. It also served a practical purpose, as fat burns readily and creates a bright, clear flame, making it a fitting offering to the Lord.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The consecration of the priests. See the notes to Leviticus 8–9.
Exodus 29:4: Door of the tabernacle - Entrance of the te…
19th Century
Anglican
You shall take all the fat that covers the inwards. — Whole burnt offerings were, comparatively speaking, rare in the anc…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards , &c.] That covered the skin or caul, in which the bowels …
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