Leviticus 9:13
Leviticus 9:13 in Multiple Translations
They brought him the burnt offering piece by piece, including the head, and he burned them on the altar.
And they presented the burnt offering unto him, with the pieces thereof, and the head: and he burnt them upon the altar.
And they delivered the burnt-offering unto him, piece by piece, and the head: and he burnt them upon the altar.
And they gave him the parts of the burned offering, in their order, and the head, to be burned on the altar.
They brought him the head and all the other pieces of the burnt offering, and he burned them on the altar.
Also they brought the burnt offring vnto him with the pieces thereof, and the head, and he burnt them vpon the Altar.
and the burnt-offering they have presented unto him, by its pieces, and the head, and he maketh perfume on the altar;
They delivered the burnt offering to him, piece by piece, and the head. He burned them upon the altar.
And they presented the burnt-offering to him, with the pieces of it, and the head: and he burnt them upon the altar.
And the victim being cut into pieces, they brought to him the head and all the members, all which he burnt with fire upon the altar,
Then they handed him the head and the pieces of the animal that would be burned, and he burned them on the altar.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 9:13
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Leviticus 9:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
הָ/עֹלָ֗ה
הִמְצִ֧יאוּ
אֵלָ֛י/ו
לִ/נְתָחֶ֖י/הָ
וְ/אֶת
הָ/רֹ֑אשׁ
וַ/יַּקְטֵ֖ר
עַל
הַ/מִּזְבֵּֽחַ
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הָ/עֹלָ֗ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
Art | N-fs
הִמְצִ֧יאוּ
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
אֵלָ֛י/ו
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
לִ/נְתָחֶ֖י/הָ
nêthach
H5409
piece
Prep | N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הָ/רֹ֑אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Art | N-ms
וַ/יַּקְטֵ֖ר
qâṭar
H6999
to offer
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/מִּזְבֵּֽחַ
mizbêach
H4196
altar
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 9:13
וְ/אֶת
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.
הָ/עֹלָ֗ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
Art | 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.
הִמְצִ֧יאוּ
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
אֵלָ֛י/ו
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
לִ/נְתָחֶ֖י/הָ
nêthach
H5409
"piece"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a piece or fragment of something, like a piece of meat or a part of an animal. It is used in Leviticus 22:22, where the Bible talks about an animal that is cut into pieces for a sacrifice. The word can also mean a portion or share.
Definition: piece, a piece of flesh or meat
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: part, piece. See also: Exodus 29:17; Leviticus 8:20; Ezekiel 24:6.
וְ/אֶת
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.
הָ/רֹ֑אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
וַ/יַּקְטֵ֖ר
qâṭar
H6999
"to offer"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-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.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/מִּזְבֵּֽחַ
mizbêach
H4196
"altar"
Art | N-ms
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 9:13
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Context — Aaron’s First Offerings
11But he burned up the flesh and the hide outside the camp.
12Then Aaron slaughtered the burnt offering. His sons brought him the blood, and he splattered it on all sides of the altar.
13They brought him the burnt offering piece by piece, including the head, and he burned them on the altar.
14He washed the entrails and the legs and burned them atop the burnt offering on the altar. 15Aaron then presented the people’s offering. He took the male goat for the people’s sin offering, slaughtered it, and offered it for sin like the first one.Leviticus 9:13 Summary
In Leviticus 9:13, we see Aaron burning the burnt offering piece by piece on the altar, including the head, which represents the complete surrender of the offering to God. This act teaches us about the importance of fully dedicating ourselves to God, just like the burnt offering. As believers, we are called to present our bodies as a living sacrifice to God, as seen in Romans 12:1, and to obey His commands with meticulous attention to detail, as seen in Exodus 40:16. By surrendering our lives to God, we can experience the joy and freedom that comes from living a life fully dedicated to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of burning the burnt offering piece by piece in Leviticus 9:13?
Burning the burnt offering piece by piece, including the head, signifies the complete surrender and dedication of the offering to God, as seen in Leviticus 1:9, where it is written that the whole offering is to be burned as a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
Why was the head of the burnt offering included in the pieces brought to Aaron?
The inclusion of the head in the burnt offering symbolizes the surrender of one's thoughts and mind to God, as the head represents the seat of thought and decision-making, and is in line with the command in Romans 12:1 to present our bodies as a living sacrifice to God.
How does the burning of the burnt offering on the altar relate to our lives as believers?
The burning of the burnt offering on the altar serves as a reminder of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, as seen 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 and specificity of the burnt offering ritual in Leviticus 9:13?
The detail and specificity of the burnt offering ritual teach us the importance of obedience to God's commands and the value of meticulous attention to detail in our worship and service to Him, as seen in Exodus 40:16, where Moses carefully followed God's instructions in setting up the tabernacle.
Reflection Questions
- What parts of my life am I holding back from surrendering to God, and how can I fully dedicate them to Him like the burnt offering in Leviticus 9:13?
- How can I, like Aaron, faithfully carry out the tasks and responsibilities God has given me, even when they seem mundane or difficult?
- In what ways can I, as a believer, present my body as a living sacrifice to God, as described in Romans 12:1, and what are the implications of this for my daily life?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be more meticulous and obedient to God's commands, like the detailed instructions for the burnt offering in Leviticus 9:13?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 9:13
And they presented the burnt offering to him,.... After it was cut in pieces, as the ram of the burnt offering was by Moses, Leviticus 8:20 and so it was done to this, as appears by what follows:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 9:13
And the sons of Aaron brought the blood unto him: and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the bottom of the altar: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 9:13
(13) With the pieces thereof.—Literally, according to its pieces, or piece by piece, that is, after it had been cut up into the pieces as ordered in Leviticus 1:6, and as the burnt-offering offered by Moses was cut up (see Leviticus 8:20), his sons handed the dismembered victim to him piece by piece. The process of cutting up is not mentioned, because it is implied in the fact that the ritual on this occasion was exactly the same as in the offerings made by Moses.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 9:13
12–14. The Burnt-Offering is offered as in Leviticus 8:18-21.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 9:13
13. With the pieces — “Piece by piece,” (R.V.) See Leviticus 1:8, and Leviticus 8:18-21, notes.