Exodus 29:18
Exodus 29:18 in Multiple Translations
Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD.
And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a burnt offering unto the LORD: it is a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD.
And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a burnt-offering unto Jehovah; it is a sweet savor, an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.
And let them all be burned on the altar as a burned offering to the Lord: a sweet smell, an offering made by fire to the Lord.
Then burn all of the ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the Lord to be accepted by him.
So thou shalt burne the whole ram vpon the altar: for it is a burnt offering vnto the Lord for a sweete sauour: it is an offering made by fire vnto the Lord.
and thou hast made perfume with the whole ram on the altar. It [is] a burnt-offering to Jehovah, a sweet fragrance; a fire-offering it [is] to Jehovah.
You shall burn the whole ram on the altar: it is a burnt offering to the LORD; it is a pleasant aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD.
And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a burnt-offering to the LORD: it is a sweet savor, an offering made by fire to the LORD.
And thou shalt offer the whole ram for a burnt offering upon the altar: it is an oblation to the Lord, a most sweet savour of the victim of the Lord.
and burn those pieces completely on the altar with the rest of the ram. That will be an offering to me, Yahweh, and the smell will please me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 29:18
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Exodus 29:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִקְטַרְתָּ֤
אֶת
כָּל
הָ/אַ֨יִל֙
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֔חָ/ה
עֹלָ֥ה
ה֖וּא
לַֽ/יהוָ֑ה
רֵ֣יחַ
נִיח֔וֹחַ
אִשֶּׁ֥ה
לַ/יהוָ֖ה
הֽוּא
וְ/הִקְטַרְתָּ֤
qâṭar
H6999
to offer
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ/אַ֨יִל֙
ʼayil
H352
ram
Art | N-ms
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֔חָ/ה
mizbêach
H4196
altar
Art | N-ms | Suff
עֹלָ֥ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
N-fs
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
לַֽ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
רֵ֣יחַ
rêyach
H7381
aroma
N-ms
נִיח֔וֹחַ
nîychôwach
H5207
soothing
N-ms
אִשֶּׁ֥ה
ʼishshâh
H801
food offering
N-ms
לַ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 29:18
וְ/הִקְטַרְתָּ֤
qâṭar
H6999
"to offer"
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms
This word refers to the act of burning incense as an act of worship, often using a special altar. It involves turning something into a fragrant smoke, and is an important part of Old Testament rituals and sacrifices.
Definition: : burn v 1) to sacrifice, burn incense, burn sacrifices, make sacrifices smoke 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make sacrifices smoke 1a2) to sacrifice 1b) (Pual) to smoke a sacrifice 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make sacrifices smoke 1c2) to cause incense to smoke, offer incense 1c3) to make smoke upon 1d) (Hophal) to be made to smoke
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: burn (incense, sacrifice) (upon), (altar for) incense, kindle, offer (incense, a sacrifice). See also: Exodus 29:13; 2 Kings 15:35; Isaiah 65:3.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/אַ֨יִל֙
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
Art | N-ms
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֔חָ/ה
mizbêach
H4196
"altar"
Art | N-ms | Suff
An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.
Definition: altar
Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.
עֹלָ֥ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
לַֽ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
רֵ֣יחַ
rêyach
H7381
"aroma"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pleasant aroma or fragrance, often associated with sacrifices to God. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe the soothing smell of offerings, and appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) scent, fragrance, aroma, odour 1a) scent, odour 1b) odour of soothing (technical term for sacrifice to God) Aramaic equivalent: re.ach (רֵיחַ "smell" H7382)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: savour, scent, smell. See also: Genesis 8:21; Numbers 15:14; Jeremiah 48:11.
נִיח֔וֹחַ
nîychôwach
H5207
"soothing"
N-ms
A soothing or pleasant feeling, like the peace that comes from trusting in God. In the Bible, it is used to describe the sweet smell of incense or the delight of being in God's presence.
Definition: soothing, quieting, tranquillising Aramaic equivalent: ni.cho.ach (נִיחוֹחַ "soothing" H5208)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: sweet (odour). See also: Genesis 8:21; Numbers 15:3; Ezekiel 20:41.
אִשֶּׁ֥ה
ʼishshâh
H801
"food offering"
N-ms
An ishshah is a food offering or sacrifice given to God, often by fire or eaten by priests, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: food offering, offering given to God by fire or eaten by priests, sacrificial offering
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire. See also: Exodus 29:18; Leviticus 21:6; 1 Samuel 2:28.
לַ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
Study Notes — Exodus 29:18
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 29:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 29:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 29:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 29:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 29:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 29:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 29:18
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 29:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 29:18
- Sermons on Exodus 29:18
Context — The Order of the Sacrifices
16You are to slaughter the ram, take its blood, and splatter it on all sides of the altar.
17Cut the ram into pieces, wash the entrails and legs, and place them with its head and other pieces.
18Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.
19Take the second ram, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head. 20Slaughter the ram, take some of its blood, and put it on the right earlobes of Aaron and his sons, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Splatter the remaining blood on all sides of the altar.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 8:21 | When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done. |
| 2 | Philippians 4:18 | I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. |
| 3 | Genesis 22:7 | Then Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” “Here I am, my son,” he replied. “The fire and the wood are here,” said Isaac, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” |
| 4 | Genesis 22:13 | Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram in a thicket, caught by its horns. So he went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son. |
| 5 | Genesis 22:2 | “Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” |
| 6 | Isaiah 1:11 | “What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 7:21–22 | This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Add your burnt offerings to your other sacrifices and eat the meat yourselves! For when I brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt, I did not merely command them about burnt offerings and sacrifices, |
| 8 | Psalms 50:8 | I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, and your burnt offerings are ever before Me. |
| 9 | Ephesians 5:2 | and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. |
| 10 | Leviticus 9:24 | Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown. |
Exodus 29:18 Summary
[Exodus 29:18 teaches us that when we give ourselves to the Lord, He accepts us and is pleased with us, just like the burnt offering of the ram was a 'pleasing aroma' to Him. This is similar to what the Bible says in Ephesians 5:2, where we are called to walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us. The act of burning the entire ram on the altar shows us that God wants all of us, not just part of us. He wants us to surrender our lives to Him, just as Jesus surrendered His life for us, as seen in John 10:18.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of burning the entire ram on the altar?
Burning the entire ram on the altar symbolizes the complete surrender and dedication of the offering to the Lord, as seen in Exodus 29:18, and is a reminder of the sacrifices made for our sins, as mentioned in Romans 3:25.
Why is the burnt offering described as a 'pleasing aroma' to the Lord?
The 'pleasing aroma' in Exodus 29:18 represents the Lord's acceptance and delight in the offering, much like the sweet fragrance of incense in Revelation 8:3-4, which symbolizes the prayers of the saints.
How does this verse relate to the concept of atonement in the Bible?
The burnt offering in Exodus 29:18 foreshadows the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ, as described in Hebrews 10:10, where it is written that we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
What can we learn from the detail of burning the entire ram on the altar?
The detail of burning the entire ram on the altar teaches us about the importance of complete surrender and obedience to the Lord, as seen in Exodus 29:18, and is reminiscent of the call to present our bodies as a living sacrifice in Romans 12:1.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to offer myself as a 'living sacrifice' to the Lord, as described in Romans 12:1, in light of the burnt offering in Exodus 29:18?
- How can I apply the principle of complete surrender, as seen in the burning of the entire ram, to my own life and walk with the Lord?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to the Lord, just as the ram was completely given over to Him on the altar?
- How does the concept of a 'pleasing aroma' to the Lord challenge me to live a life that is acceptable and pleasing to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 29:18
And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar,.... For which reason his head, his pieces, his inwards, and his legs, were to be put together, and laid in order upon the altar: it is a burnt
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 29:18
And thou shalt kill the bullock before the LORD, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 29:18
A sweet savour, Heb. a savour of rest, wherewith God will be well pleased, and for which, as representing Christ who offered up himself, he will graciously accept of the offerings of the priests for themselves, and for the people.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 29:18
Exodus 29:18 And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it [is] a burnt offering unto the LORD: it [is] a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD.Ver. 18. The whole ram.] See Romans 12:1,
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 29:18
(18) Thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar.—A burnt offering, as representing self- sacrifice, was entirely acceptable to God; the whole might be consumed upon the altar. It was otherwise with sin offerings, of which only certain parts could be thus offered. (Comp. above, Exodus 29:14; and see Leviticus 4:12; Leviticus 4:21, &c.) A sweet savour.—Comp. Genesis 8:21 and Note ad loc. It was a general heathen notion that the gods were actually delighted with the odour of the sacrifices offered to them; but there are no just grounds for taxing the Hebrews with such coarse and materialistic ideas. The expression, as used in this place, in Genesis 8:21, and in Leviticus and Numbers repeatedly, is metaphorical. (Comp. Exodus 5:21.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 29:18
Verse 18. It is a burnt-offering] See Clarke on Leviticus 7:1, &c.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 29:18
18. a burnt offering] see Leviticus 1. a sweet savour] a soothing odour (McNeile), lit. an odour of rest giving, i.e. one composing and acceptable to the Deity. It is a technical expression for the fragrant odour emitted by a burning sacrifice, and is doubtless a survival from the time when the deity was supposed to be actually placated by the smell of the sacrificial smoke (see on v. 13). It is used, repeatedly by P (Leviticus 1:9; Lev_Exodus 1:13 &c.), and once by J (Genesis 8:21). Comp. the erκshκ tβbu, or ‘goodly odour,’ offered to the Bab. gods (EB. iv. 4119; cf. Del. HWB. 121, 140a). ‘Sweet savour’ is a paraphrase based upon the rend. of LXX. ὀσμὴεὐωδίας ‘an odour of a sweet smell’ (Philippians 4:18). Note that ‘savour’ in Old English meant not only taste (Matthew 5:13), but smell, as Joe 2:20, and 2 Corinthians 2:14; 2 Corinthians 2:16 for ὀσμή: see DB., s.v. an offering made by fire] in the Heb. one word,—as we might say, a firing. Another expression of the priestly terminology, used often by P (Leviticus 1:9; Leviticus 1:13; Leviticus 1:17, &c.), and occurring also twice besides (Deuteronomy 18:1, 1 Samuel 2:28).
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 29:18
15-18. Take one ram — While the bullock served as a sin offering, this was to be a burnt offering unto the Lord.
Sermons on Exodus 29:18
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A Sacrifice Like a Perfume by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of sacrificial giving and worshiping God with a fragrant aroma, focusing on the story of the widow's offering in Mark 12. It challenges believ |
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(Genesis #9) God in Covenant by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God wants to communicate His word to us and desires our comfort and service. The preacher highlights the covenant God made with all cre |
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(Second Coming of Christ) 12 a Brand New City for the Bride by Aeron Morgan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the end times as described in the Bible. He references passages from 1 Corinthians, Matthew, Peter, and Revelation to emphasiz |
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The Tragedy of Solomons Life by Keith Daniel | This sermon delves into the tragic life of Solomon, highlighting his initial pursuit of God, the blessings he received, and the subsequent downfall due to pursuing self-glory, weal |
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(Worship) Session 3: A True Heart by Joseph Carroll | Joseph Carroll emphasizes the necessity of approaching God with a true heart, highlighting that true worship is not merely a matter of words but a heartfelt commitment to God. He i |
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The Sweet Savor by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the sweet savor of Christ, emphasizing how the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross is the key to gaining acceptance and favor with God. The sermon highlights h |
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The Purpose of Frustration by Ernest O'Neill | Ernest O'Neill delves into the paradox of human nature, exploring the tension between desiring goodness while resisting 'goody-goodness'. He explains that our true nature is design |