Leviticus 1:10

10 " 'If the offering is a burnt offering from the flock, it must be a male animal. It can be a sheep or a goat. It must not have any flaws.

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 Then they must place the pieces of the animal on the burning wood on the altar. The pieces include the head and the fat.

9 " 'The inside parts of the animal must be washed with water. The legs must also be washed. The priest must burn all of it on the altar. " 'It is a burnt offering. It is an offering that is made with fire. It gives a smell that is pleasant to the Lord.

10 " 'If the offering is a burnt offering from the flock, it must be a male animal. It can be a sheep or a goat. It must not have any flaws.

11 " 'It must be killed at the north side of the altar in the sight of the Lord. The priests who are in Aaron's family line must sprinkle its blood against every side of the altar.

12 " 'The animal must be cut into pieces. The priest must place them on the burning wood on the altar. The pieces include the head and the fat.