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Also you shall take some of the ram`s fat, the fat tail, the fat that covers the innards, the cover of the liver, the two kidneys, the fat that is on them, and the right thigh (for it is a ram of consecration),
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The Prized Fat Tail
Commentators explain that the 'fat tail' or 'rump' was not an insignificant part. In the ancient Near East, sheep were bred to have large, fatty tails that could weigh from six to twenty pounds. Offering this prized portion symbolized giving the very best and most valuable parts of the sacrifice to God during this special consecration.
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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 from the ram the fat ... — These were the portions commonly burned on the altar in the case of peace offer…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Also you shall take of the ram the fat and the rump The fat which was upon it: the sheep in Arabia and about Judea w…
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Aaron and his sons were to be set apart for the priest's office with ceremony and solemnity.
Our Lord Jesus is the great High Priest of our …
