Leviticus 1:10

10 "If the Whole-Burnt-Offering comes from the flock, whether sheep or goat, present a male without defect.

Leviticus 1:10 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 1:10

And if his offering be of the flocks
As it might be:

[namely], of the sheep, or of the goats for a burnt sacrifice;
which were both typical of Christ, (See Gill on Leviticus 1:2)

he shall bring it a male without blemish; (See Gill on Leviticus 1:3).

Leviticus 1:10 In-Context

8 and then arrange the body parts, including the head and the suet, on the wood prepared for the fire on the Altar.
9 Scrub the entrails and legs clean. The priest will burn it all on the Altar: a Whole-Burnt-Offering, a Fire-Gift, a pleasing fragrance to God.
10 "If the Whole-Burnt-Offering comes from the flock, whether sheep or goat, present a male without defect.
11 Slaughter it on the north side of the Altar in God's presence. The sons of Aaron, the priests, will throw the blood against all sides of the Altar.
12 Cut it up and the priest will arrange the pieces, including the head and the suet, on the wood prepared for burning on the Altar.
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