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The Best Parts for God
Commentators like John Gill explain that the specific items listed—the fat tail, the fat covering the organs, the kidneys, and the liver's caul—were considered the richest and best parts of the animal. By designating these for the Lord, the law emphasized that God is to be given our very best in worship and sacrifice.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 9:15–21
18th Century
Theologian
In this first complete series of offerings made by the high priest, the sacrifices take their appointed order; first, the sin-offering to make aton…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 9:18–21
19th Century
Bishop
He slew also the bullock. —Better, and he slew, etc. With this peace offering, which was carried out according to the rul…
John Gill
On Leviticus 9:19
17th Century
Pastor
And the fat of the bullock, and of the ram Which in all offerings was the Lord's, and was burnt, see ([Reference Leviticu…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 9:1–21
17th Century
Minister
These many sacrifices, which were all abolished by the death of Christ, teach us that our best services need washing in his blood, and that the gui…