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The priest shall burn the fat on the altar; but the breast shall be Aaron`s and his sons`.
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God's Portion and the Priest's
Commentators explain that the peace offering was carefully divided. The fat, considered the best portion, was burned on the altar exclusively for God. The breast, however, was designated for the priests. This act illustrates a core principle: God is honored first with the best, and He, in turn, provides for those who serve Him.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Wave-offering ... heave-offering - The latter appears to be used (like קרבן qorbân—Leviticus 1:2) for offering…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar Of burnt offering, even the fat upon the inwards, the two kidneys, …
The priest who offered was to have the breast and the right shoulder. When the sacrifice was killed, the offerer himself was to present God's part …
