Leviticus 9:16

16 He offered the holocaust.

Leviticus 9:16 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 9:16

And he brought the burnt offering
The calf and the lamb, ( Leviticus 9:3 ) and offered it according to the manner;
judgment, ordinance, and appointment of God respecting that sort of offerings; see ( Leviticus 1:1-17 ) .

Leviticus 9:16 In-Context

14 Having first washed the entrails and the feet with water.
15 Then offering for the sin of the people, he slew the he goat: and expiating the altar,
16 He offered the holocaust.
17 Adding in the sacrifice the libations, which are offered withal, and burning them upon the altar, besides the ceremonies of the morning holocaust.
18 He immolated also the bullock and the ram, and peace offerings of the people: and his sons brought him the blood, which he poured upon the altar round about.
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