Leviticus 4:19
Leviticus 4:19 in Multiple Translations
And he is to remove all the fat from it and burn it on the altar.
And he shall take all his fat from him, and burn it upon the altar.
And all the fat thereof shall he take off from it, and burn it upon the altar.
And he is to take off all its fat, burning it on the altar.
Then he shall remove all the fat from the bull and burn it on the altar.
And he shall take all his fat from him, and burne it vpon the altar.
and all its fat he doth lift up from it, and hath made perfume on the altar.
All its fat he shall take from it, and burn it on the altar.
And he shall take all his fat from him, and burn it upon the altar.
And all the fat thereof he shall take off, and shall burn it upon the altar:
He must remove all the animal’s fat and burn it on the altar.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 4:19
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Leviticus 4:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֥ת
כָּל
חֶלְבּ֖/וֹ
יָרִ֣ים
מִמֶּ֑/נּוּ
וְ/הִקְטִ֖יר
הַ/מִּזְבֵּֽחָ/ה
וְ/אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
חֶלְבּ֖/וֹ
cheleb
H2459
fat
N-ms | Suff
יָרִ֣ים
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
מִמֶּ֑/נּוּ
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
וְ/הִקְטִ֖יר
qâṭar
H6999
to offer
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
הַ/מִּזְבֵּֽחָ/ה
mizbêach
H4196
altar
Art | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 4:19
וְ/אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | 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.
חֶלְבּ֖/וֹ
cheleb
H2459
"fat"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, cheleb refers to fat, whether literal or figurative, representing the richest or best part of something. It can describe the choicest products of the land or the best of human or animal fat. This term is used to convey abundance and richness.
Definition: 1) fat 1a) fat (of humans) 1b) fat (of beasts) 1c) choicest, best part, abundance (of products of the land)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow. See also: Genesis 4:4; Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 17:10.
יָרִ֣ים
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
מִמֶּ֑/נּוּ
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
וְ/הִקְטִ֖יר
qâṭar
H6999
"to offer"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
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.
הַ/מִּזְבֵּֽחָ/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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 4:19
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- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:19
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:19
- Sermons on Leviticus 4:19
Context — Laws for Sin Offerings
17and he is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle it seven times before the LORD in front of the veil.
18He is also to put some of the blood on the horns of the altar that is before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting, and he must pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
19And he is to remove all the fat from it and burn it on the altar.
20He shall offer this bull just as he did the bull for the sin offering; in this way the priest will make atonement on their behalf, and they will be forgiven. 21Then he is to take the bull outside the camp and burn it, just as he burned the first bull. It is the sin offering for the assembly.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 5:6 | and he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD for the sin he has committed: a female lamb or goat from the flock as a sin offering. And the priest will make atonement for him concerning his sin. |
| 2 | Leviticus 4:26 | He must burn all its fat on the altar, like the fat of the peace offerings; thus the priest will make atonement for that man’s sin, and he will be forgiven. |
| 3 | Numbers 15:25 | The priest is to make atonement for the whole congregation of Israel, so that they may be forgiven; for the sin was unintentional and they have brought to the LORD an offering made by fire and a sin offering, presented before the LORD for their unintentional sin. |
| 4 | Leviticus 14:18 | The rest of the oil in his palm, the priest is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD. |
| 5 | Hebrews 1:3 | The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. |
| 6 | Leviticus 4:35 | And he shall remove all the fat, just as the fat of the lamb is removed from the peace offerings, and he shall burn it on the altar along with the offerings made by fire to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven. |
| 7 | Leviticus 6:7 | In this way the priest will make atonement for him before the LORD, and he will be forgiven for anything he may have done to incur guilt.” |
| 8 | Hebrews 9:14 | how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! |
| 9 | Leviticus 4:8–10 | Then he shall remove all the fat from the bull of the sin offering—the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys— just as the fat is removed from the ox of the peace offering. Then the priest shall burn them on the altar of burnt offering. |
| 10 | Leviticus 12:8 | But if she cannot afford a lamb, she shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. Then the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.’” |
Leviticus 4:19 Summary
[Leviticus 4:19 is talking about a special ritual where the priest would burn the fat of an animal on the altar as an offering to God, which symbolizes giving God the best parts of our lives (Romans 12:1). This ritual was part of the sin offering, which was meant to atone for the sins of the people, and reminds us that our sins require a sacrifice (Leviticus 4:20, Romans 3:25). The priest played a crucial role in this ritual, and is a foreshadowing of the role of Jesus Christ as our high priest (Hebrews 4:14-16). This verse reminds us to surrender our lives completely to God, and to seek forgiveness and reconciliation with others, just like the Israelites did in this ritual.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of burning the fat on the altar in Leviticus 4:19?
Burning the fat on the altar symbolizes the complete surrender of the offering to God, as seen in Leviticus 3:16, where the fat is considered the best part of the animal, and is therefore given to God as an act of worship and dedication.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sin and atonement?
This verse is part of the sin offering ritual, which is meant to atone for the sins of the people, as described in Leviticus 4:20, and is a reminder that sin requires a sacrifice to be made, as seen in Romans 3:25, where Jesus Christ is the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.
What is the role of the priest in this ritual?
The priest plays a crucial role in this ritual, as he is the one who removes the fat and burns it on the altar, as well as sprinkling the blood and making atonement on behalf of the people, as seen in Leviticus 4:17-18, and is a foreshadowing of the role of Jesus Christ as our high priest, as seen in Hebrews 4:14-16.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that our sins require a sacrifice, and that God demands our complete surrender and dedication, as seen in Romans 12:1, where we are called to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I need to surrender completely to God, just like the fat was surrendered to the altar?
- How can I apply the concept of atonement to my relationships with others, and seek forgiveness and reconciliation?
- What are the things that I consider 'the best parts' of my life, and am I willing to give them to God as an act of worship and dedication?
- How can I remember that my sins require a sacrifice, and that Jesus Christ is the ultimate sacrifice for my sins?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:19
[See comments on Leviticus 4:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:19
When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:19
Leviticus 4:19 And he shall take all his fat from him, and burn [it] upon the altar.Ver. 19. And he shall take all his fat.] Christ offered himself and the best parts he had, suffering in soul and body.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:19
(16-21) The rest of the regulations are exactly the same as those prescribed in the sin offering for the high priest himself in Leviticus 4:5-12.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:19
19. all the fat thereof] described fully in Leviticus 4:8-10; the parts which were offered in the Peace-Offering.
Sermons on Leviticus 4:19
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God's Handbook on Holiness - Part 2 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the offerings that were made in the tabernacle as described in the book of Leviticus. The tabernacle was a portable place of worship where sa |
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Jesus Today by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the sacrifice of Jesus. He highlights the role of Jesus as our High Priest who sympathizes with our weakn |
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Galatians - Prayer Meeting (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the preaching of the Apostle Paul and his ability to confound intellectuals with the message of the Resurrection. The speaker emphasizes the |
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The Power of God's Presence by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking God's presence and experiencing His glory. He leads the congregation in a prayer of surrender and asks the Holy Sp |
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Where Does Passion Come From? by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the problem of taking our victories over problems and putting them aside, thinking we no longer need God. He emphasizes the constant need for |
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"Hebrews" Monday - Part 3 (Keswick Convention 2003) by Charles Price | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of connecting with the heart of God. He explains that through the indwelling presence of God in our hearts and lives, we becom |
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Creatures Out of the Fire by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of looking to Jesus Christ as the ultimate model of humanity. He describes how sin can distort and mar the true beauty of hum |