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You shall burn the whole ram on the altar: it is a burnt offering to Yahweh; it is a sweet savor, an offering made by fire to Yahweh.
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A Symbol of Total Dedication
Commentators explain that burning the whole ram, unlike sin offerings where only parts were used, symbolized complete self-sacrifice and total dedication. This complete offering was entirely acceptable to God, representing the priest's full consecration to His service.
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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
Thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar. —A burnt offering, as representing self-sacrifice, was entirely ac…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall burn the whole ram upon the altar For which reason his head, his pieces, his inwards, and his legs, we…
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