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New International Version
Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD.

New Living Translation
then burn the entire animal on the altar. This is a burnt offering to the LORD; it is a pleasing aroma, a special gift presented to the LORD.

English Standard Version
and burn the whole ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD. It is a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

King James Bible
And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: itis a burnt offering unto the LORD: itis a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

New King James Version
And you shall burn the whole ram on the altar. Itis a burnt offering to the LORD; itis a sweet aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
And you shall offer up in smoke the whole ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD: it is a soothing aroma, an offering by fire to the LORD.

NASB 1995
“You shall offer up in smoke the whole ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD: it is a soothing aroma, an offering by fire to the LORD.

NASB 1977
“And you shall offer up in smoke the whole ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD: it is a soothing aroma, an offering by fire to the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall offer up in smoke the whole ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to Yahweh: it is a soothing aroma, an offering by fire to Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
and you shall burn the whole ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD: it is a sweetand soothing aroma, an offering by fire to the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Then burn the whole ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD. It is a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then burn the whole ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD. It is a pleasing aroma, a fire offering to the LORD.”

American Standard Version
And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a burnt-offering unto Jehovah; it is a sweet savor, an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Then make sure that the whole animal goes up in smoke with a smell that pleases me.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a burnt offering unto the LORD: it is a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then burn the whole ram on the altar. It's a burnt offering, a soothing aroma, an offering by fire to the LORD.

Good News Translation
Burn the whole ram on the altar as a food offering. The odor of this offering pleases me.

International Standard Version
and send up the whole ram in smoke on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD; it's a soothing aroma, an offering by fire to the LORD.

NET Bible
and burn the whole ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a soothing aroma; it is an offering made by fire to the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
You shall burn the whole ram on the altar: it is a burnt offering to the LORD; it is a pleasant aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a burnt-offering to the LORD: it is a sweet savor, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

World English Bible
You shall burn the whole ram on the altar: it is a burnt offering to Yahweh; it is a pleasant aroma, an offering made by fire to Yahweh.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and you have made incense with the whole ram on the altar. It [is] a burnt-offering to YHWH, a refreshing fragrance; it [is] a fire-offering to YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast made perfume with the whole ram on the altar. It is a burnt-offering to Jehovah, a sweet fragrance; a fire-offering it is to Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And burn all the ram upon the altar: this a burnt-offering to Jehovah: this a sacrifice, a smell of a sweet odor to Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou shalt offer the whole ram for a burnt offering upon the altar: it is an oblation to the Lord, a most sweet savour of the victim of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall offer the entire ram as a burnt offering upon the altar. It is an oblation to the Lord, a most sweet odor of the victim of the Lord.

New American Bible
Then you shall burn the entire ram on the altar, since it is a burnt offering, a sweet-smelling oblation to the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
and turn the whole ram into smoke on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD; it is a pleasing odor, an offering by fire to the LORD.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And you shall burn the whole ram upon the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD; it is a sweet savour, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And offer up the whole ram on the altar; it is a sacrifice to LORD JEHOVAH for a sweet savor offering to LORD JEHOVAH.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt make the whole ram smoke upon the altar; it is a burnt-offering unto the LORD; it is a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt offer the whole ram on the altar, a whole burnt-offering to the Lord for a sweet-smelling savour: it is an offering of incense to the Lord.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Order of the Sacrifices
…17Cut the ram into pieces, wash the entrails and legs, and place them with its head and other pieces.18Then burn the entire ram on the altar;it is a burnt offering to the LORD,a pleasing aroma,an offering made by fire to the LORD.19Take the second ram, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head.…

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Cross References

Leviticus 1:9
The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Leviticus 1:13
The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall present all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Leviticus 1:17
He shall tear it open by its wings, without dividing the bird completely. And the priest is to burn it on the altar atop the burning wood. It is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Leviticus 3:5
Then Aaron’s sons are to burn it on the altar atop the burnt offering that is on the burning wood, as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Leviticus 3:16
Then the priest is to burn the food on the altar as a food offering, a pleasing aroma. All the fat is the LORD’s.

Leviticus 8:21
He washed the entrails and legs with water and burned the entire ram on the altar as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Leviticus 9:24
Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown.

Numbers 28:2
“Command the Israelites and say to them: See that you present to Me at its appointed time the food for My food offerings, as a pleasing aroma to Me.

Numbers 28:6
This is a regular burnt offering established at Mount Sinai as a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Numbers 28:8
And offer the second lamb at twilight, with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning. It is a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Numbers 28:13
and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each lamb. This is a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Numbers 28:24
Offer the same food each day for seven days as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. It is to be offered with its drink offering and the regular burnt offering.

Numbers 29:2
As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a burnt offering of one young bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished,

Numbers 29:8
Present as a pleasing aroma to the LORD a burnt offering of one young bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished,

Numbers 29:13
As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,

Treasury of Scripture

And you shall burn the whole ram on the altar: it is a burnt offering to the LORD: it is a sweet smell, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

a burnt offering

Genesis 22:2,7,13
And he said, Take now thy son, thine onlyson Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of…

Leviticus 9:24
And there came a fire out from before the LORD, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat:which when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces.

1 Samuel 7:9
And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offeredit for a burnt offering wholly unto the LORD: and Samuel cried unto the LORD for Israel; and the LORD heard him.

sweet savour

Genesis 8:21
And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heartis evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.

Leviticus 1:17
And he shall cleave it with the wings thereof,but shall not divideit asunder: and the priest shall burn it upon the altar, upon the wood thatis upon the fire: itis a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

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Exodus 29

1.The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar
38.The continual burnt offerings
45.God's promise to dwell among the children of Israel

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Then burn the entire ram on the altar;
This phrase refers to the specific instructions given to Moses for the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests. The burning of the entire ram signifies total dedication and surrender to God. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, whole burnt offerings were common, symbolizing complete devotion to a deity. The altar, located in the Tabernacle's courtyard, was the designated place for sacrifices, emphasizing the importance of following God's precise instructions for worship.

it is a burnt offering to the LORD,
The burnt offering, or "olah" in Hebrew, was one of the oldest and most significant offerings in Israelite worship. It was entirely consumed by fire, representing the worshiper's total commitment to God. This offering was a way to atone for sin and seek favor with the LORD. The phrase underscores the offering's purpose as an act of worship and obedience to God, aligning with the covenant relationship between God and Israel.

a pleasing aroma,
The concept of a "pleasing aroma" is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, indicating God's acceptance of the sacrifice. It symbolizes the idea that the offering, when given with a sincere heart, is delightful to God. This imagery is also found in the New Testament, where Christ's sacrifice is described as a fragrant offering (Ephesians 5:2), drawing a parallel between the Old Testament sacrifices and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus.

a food offering to the LORD.
The term "food offering" does not imply that God needs sustenance but rather reflects the cultural context of offerings as a form of fellowship and communion with the divine. In the ancient world, sharing a meal was a sign of relationship and peace. This offering signifies the Israelites' desire to maintain a harmonious relationship with God. It also foreshadows the spiritual nourishment provided through Christ, who is the "bread of life" (John 6:35), fulfilling the deeper spiritual needs of humanity.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who is receiving instructions from God on how to consecrate Aaron and his sons as priests.

2.Aaron and His Sons
The first priests of Israel, who are being consecrated through the sacrificial rituals described in this chapter.

3.The Altar
The place where sacrifices are made to God, symbolizing His presence and the means of atonement for the people.

4.The Ram
An animal used in the sacrificial system, representing a complete offering to God.

5.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who is establishing the priesthood and sacrificial system as a means of worship and atonement.

Teaching Points

Total Dedication
The burnt offering symbolizes complete surrender to God. Believers are called to offer their lives wholly to Him, holding nothing back.

Pleasing Aroma
Our lives, when lived in obedience and devotion, are a pleasing aroma to God. This calls us to live in a way that honors Him.

Sacrificial Worship
True worship involves sacrifice. It requires giving up our own desires to align with God's will.

Priestly Role
As believers, we are called to a priestly role, interceding for others and living lives that point to God.

Christ's Fulfillment
The sacrificial system points to Christ, whose sacrifice was once for all. Our response is to live in gratitude and obedience.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Exodus 29:18?

2.How does Exodus 29:18 emphasize the importance of offerings in worship today?

3.What does "pleasing aroma" symbolize in our relationship with God?

4.How can we offer our lives as a "pleasing aroma" to God?

5.Connect Exodus 29:18 with Romans 12:1 about living sacrifices.

6.How does this verse enhance our understanding of Christ's sacrifice?

7.What is the significance of the burnt offering in Exodus 29:18?

8.How does Exodus 29:18 relate to the concept of atonement?

9.Why is a pleasing aroma to the LORD emphasized in Exodus 29:18?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 29?

11.In Leviticus 1:9, why is a “pleasing aroma” significant to an omnipotent, immaterial God?

12.Does God desire sacrifices? (Hosea 6:6 vs. Exodus 29:18)

13.Exodus 27:1-8: How could the Israelites feasibly construct and transport such a large bronze-covered acacia wood altar during prolonged desert wanderings?

14.In Exodus 29:10-14, how could sacrificing an animal and placing its blood on the altar possibly cleanse or consecrate anyone in a literal or scientific sense?

What Does Exodus 29:18 Mean

Then burn the entire ram on the altar

- God instructs Moses to have Aaron and his sons place the whole animal—nothing held back—on the altar.Leviticus 8:18-21 repeats this pattern, underscoring that consecration requires complete surrender.

- Earlier, Noah did something similar: “Then Noah built an altar to the LORD… and offered burnt offerings on it” (Genesis 8:20-21). The totality communicates that every part of life is to belong to God.

it is a burnt offering to the LORD

- A burnt offering (Leviticus 1:3-17) is wholly consumed by fire, symbolizing substitution and atonement.

- By calling it “to the LORD,” the emphasis is vertical: worship centers on God’s worth, not on human preferences (Hebrews 10:1 points forward to Christ as the final, perfect burnt offering).

a pleasing aroma

- The phrase points to God’s acceptance.Genesis 8:21 says, “The LORD smelled the pleasing aroma,” signaling divine favor.

- In the New Covenant, Christ fulfills this image: “Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering” (Ephesians 5:2). Our sacrifices—praise, obedience, generosity—become pleasing when offered through Him (2 Corinthians 2:15).

a food offering to the LORD

- Though God does not eat (Psalm 50:12-13), He uses meal language to highlight fellowship.Leviticus 3:11 calls the peace offering “food for the LORD,” inviting relationship.

-Numbers 28:2 frames all sacrifices as God’s “food offerings,” reminding Israel that covenant life is sustained by continual worship and dependence.

summary

Exodus 29:18 teaches that consecration demands total surrender, centers on God’s satisfaction, and fosters ongoing fellowship. The entire ram—completely consumed—pictured a life wholly devoted to the LORD, anticipating the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, whose fragrant offering secures our acceptance and invites us into continual, wholehearted worship.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(18)Thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar.--A burnt offering, as representing self- sacrifice, wasentirelyacceptable to God; the whole might be consumed upon the altar. It was otherwise with sin offerings, of which only certain parts could be thus offered. (Comp. above,Exodus 29:14; and seeLeviticus 4:12;Leviticus 4:21, &c.)

A sweet savour.--Comp.Genesis 8:21 and Notead loc.It was a general heathen notion that the gods were actually delighted with the odour of the sacrifices offered to them; but there are no just grounds for taxing the Hebrews with such coarse and materialistic ideas. The expression, as used in this place, inGenesis 8:21, and in Leviticus and Numbers repeatedly, is metaphorical. (Comp.Exodus 5:21.) . . .

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 18. -Thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar. This became the general law of the burnt-offering (Leviticus 1:9, 13, 17). It indicated that self-sacrifice was wholly acceptable to God; whereas in sin-offerings there was a taint of evil which rendered all but certain parts of the victim unacceptable (ver. 14).A sweet savour. This is not to be understood in the coarse sense in which heathen writers used similar expressions, meaning by them (as it would seem) that the gods were really pleased with the odour of sacrifices. No candid mind can ascribe to the Hebrews such anthropomorphism. Evidently no more is meant than that the offering would be pleasing to God. SeeGenesis 8:21;Leviticus 1:9, 13, 17, etc.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Then burn
וְהִקְטַרְתָּ֤(wə·hiq·ṭar·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6999:To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire

the entire
כָּל־(kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

ram
הָאַ֙יִל֙(hā·’a·yil)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 352:Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

on the altar;
הַמִּזְבֵּ֔חָה(ham·miz·bê·ḥāh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4196:An altar

it
ה֖וּא(hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is a burnt offering
עֹלָ֥ה(‘ō·lāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5930:Whole burnt offering

to the LORD,
לַֽיהוָ֑ה(Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

a pleasing
נִיח֔וֹחַ(nî·ḥō·w·aḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5207:A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing

aroma,
רֵ֣יחַ(rê·aḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7381:To smell, perceive odor

an offering made to the LORD by fire.
אִשֶּׁ֥ה(’iš·šeh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 801:A burnt-offering, a sacrifice

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