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and they put the fat on the breasts, and he burnt the fat on the altar:

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The Order of Worship

Commentators explain that this action was part of the peace offering, which came last in the series of sacrifices. This order is theologically significant: first came the sin offering for atonement, then the burnt offering for dedication, and finally the peace offering for communion. This shows that fellowship with God is established upon forgiveness and surrender.

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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

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

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

John Gill

On Leviticus 9:20

17th Century

Pastor

And they put the fat upon the breasts
Both of the bullock and of the ram, while they were waving: and he…

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Matthew Henry

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…