Leviticus 3:13

13 lay your hand on its head, and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Aaron's sons will throw the blood on all sides of the Altar.

Leviticus 3:13 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 3:13

And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it
His right hand, according to the Targum of Jonathan, as before; the same directions are given for the killing of it, and for the sprinkling of its blood, as in the offerings of the bullock and lamb.

Leviticus 3:13 In-Context

11 The priest will burn it on the Altar: a meal, a Fire-Gift to God.
12 "If the offering is a goat, bring it into the presence of God,
13 lay your hand on its head, and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Aaron's sons will throw the blood on all sides of the Altar.
14 As a Fire-Gift to God present the fat that covers and is connected to the entrails,
15 the two kidneys and the fat which is around them on the loins, and the lobe of the liver which is removed along with the kidneys.
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