Leviticus 1:6

"He shall skin the burnt offering and cut it into pieces."

Key Reflection

This instruction symbolizes the thoroughness with which God requires holiness in His people, reflecting the complete dedication and sacrifice necessary for spiritual purity. By detailing even the physical preparation of the offering, God emphasizes the importance of every aspect of one's devotion to Him.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And he shall flay -The sacrificer, or his assistant, had to skin and cut up the victim. The hide was the gratuity of the officiating priest.Leviticus 7:8. His pieces -That is, its proper pieces, the parts into which it was usual for a sacrificed animal to be divided.

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