Leviticus 1:12

12 Then cut it into pieces. The priest will lay the head and the fat on the wood burning on the altar.

Leviticus 1:12 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 1:12

And he shall cut it into his pieces, with his head and his
fat
Or "his body", as the Targum of Jonathan; this was to be cut in pieces in the same manner as the bullock, (See Gill on Leviticus 1:6):

and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that [is] on the
fire, which is on the altar; (See Gill on Leviticus 1:8).

Leviticus 1:12 In-Context

10 "If your offering is a sheep or goat, you must bring a male that has no defects.

11 Slaughter it in the LORD's presence on the north side of the altar. Aaron's sons, the priests, will throw the blood against the altar on all sides.

12 Then cut it into pieces. The priest will lay the head and the fat on the wood burning on the altar.

13 Wash the internal organs and legs. Then the priest will burn all of it on the altar. It is a burnt offering, an offering by fire, a soothing aroma to the LORD.

14 "If your offering to the LORD is a bird, you must sacrifice a mourning dove or pigeon.