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◄ Leviticus 1:13►

New International Version
You are to wash the internal organs and the legs with water, and the priest is to bring all of them and burn them on the altar. It is a burnt offering, a food offering, an aroma pleasing to the LORD.

New Living Translation
But the internal organs and the legs must first be washed with water. Then the priest will burn the entire sacrifice on the altar as a burnt offering. It is a special gift, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

English Standard Version
but the entrails and the legs he shall wash with water. And the priest shall offer all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a food offering with a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the priest shall bringit all, and burnit upon the altar: itis a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

New King James Version
but he shall wash the entrails and the legs with water. Then the priest shall bringit all and burnit on the altar; itis a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, a sweet aroma to the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
The entrails, however, and the legs he shall wash with water. And the priest shall offer all of it, and offer it up in smoke on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering by fire of a soothing aroma to the LORD.

NASB 1995
‘The entrails, however, and the legs he shall wash with water. And the priest shall offer all of it, and offer it up in smoke on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering by fire of a soothing aroma to the LORD.

NASB 1977
‘The entrails, however, and the legs he shall wash with water. And the priest shall offer all of it, and offer it up in smoke on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering by fire of a soothing aroma to the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
The entrails, however, and the legs he shall wash with water. And the priest shall bring all of it near and offer it up in smoke on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering by fire of a soothing aroma to Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
But he shall wash the entrails and legs with water. The priest shall offer all of it, and offer it up in smoke on the altar. It is a burnt offering, an offering by fire, a sweetand soothing aroma to the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
But he is to wash the entrails and legs with water. The priest will then present all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But he is to wash the entrails and shanks with water. The priest will then present all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a fire offering of a pleasing aroma to the LORD.”

American Standard Version
but the inwards and the legs shall he wash with water; and the priest shall offer the whole, and burn it upon the altar: it is a burnt-offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah.

English Revised Version
but the inwards and the legs shall he wash with water: and the priest shall offer the whole, and burn it upon the altar: it is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Wash the internal organs and legs. Then the priest will burn all of it on the altar. It is a burnt offering, an offering by fire, a soothing aroma to the LORD.

Good News Translation
You must wash the internal organs and the hind legs, and the priest will present the sacrifice to the LORD and burn all of it on the altar. The odor of this food offering is pleasing to the LORD.

International Standard Version
wash its entrails and legs with water, and then offer all of it on the altar—a burnt offering by fire, an aroma that will be pleasing to the LORD."

NET Bible
Then the one presenting the offering must wash the entrails and the legs in water, and the priest must present all of it and offer it up in smoke on the altar--it is a burnt offering, a gift of a soothing aroma to the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
but the entrails and the legs he shall wash with water. The priest shall offer the whole, and burn it on the altar. It is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the priest shall bring it all, and burn it upon the altar: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor to the LORD.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
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.

World English Bible
but the innards and the legs he shall wash with water. The priest shall offer the whole, and burn it on the altar. It is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to Yahweh.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and he washes the innards and the legs with water, and the priest has brought the whole near, and has made incense on the altar; it [is] a burnt-offering, a fire-offering of refreshing fragrance to YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
and the inwards and the legs he doth wash with water, and the priest hath brought the whole near, and hath made perfume on the altar; it is a burnt-offering, a fire-offering of sweet fragrance to Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the bowels and the legs he shall wash in water: and the priest shall bring near all, and burn upon the altar: it is a burnt-offering, a sacrifice, an odor of sweetness to Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But the entrails and the feet they shall wash with water. And the priest shall offer it all and burn it all upon the altar for a holocaust, and most sweet savour to the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, the intestines and the feet they shall wash with water. And the priest, having offered everything, shall burn it upon the altar as a holocaust and as a most sweet odor to the Lord.

New American Bible
but the inner organs and the shanks shall be washed with water. The priest shall then offer all of it, burning it on the altar. It is a burnt offering, a sweet-smelling oblation to the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
but the entrails and the legs shall be washed with water. Then the priest shall offer the whole and turn it into smoke on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering by fire of pleasing odor to the LORD.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But he shall wash the entrails and the legs with water; and the priest shall offer it all and burn it upon the altar; it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, a sweet savour to the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And its insides and its legs he will wash in water and the Priest shall bring it all and shall offer it up on the altar as a burnt offering; it is an offering for a pleasant savor to LORD JEHOVAH.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
But the inwards and the legs shall he wash with water; and the priest shall offer the whole, and make it smoke upon the altar; it is a burnt-offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they shall wash the entrails and the feet with water, and the priest shall bring all theparts and put them on the altar: it is a burnt-offering, a sacrifice, a smell of sweet savour to the Lord.

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Context

Laws for Burnt Offerings
…12He is to cut the animal into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and fat, atop the burning wood that is on the altar.13The entrails and legs must be washed with water,and the priest shall bring all of it and burn it on the altar;it is a burnt offering,an offering made by fire,a pleasing aroma to the LORD.14If, instead, one’s offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, he is to present a turtledove or a young pigeon.…

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Cross References

Hebrews 9:14
how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

1 Peter 1:19
but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Hebrews 10:10
And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Hebrews 13:15-16
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. / And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

1 Corinthians 5:7
Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

Hebrews 10:5-7
Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me. / In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight. / Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’”

Matthew 5:17
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.

Exodus 29:18
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.

Numbers 15:3
and you present a food offering to the LORD from the herd or flock to produce a pleasing aroma to the LORD—either a burnt offering or a sacrifice, for a special vow or freewill offering or appointed feast—

2 Chronicles 29:31
Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings.

Psalm 51:19
Then You will delight in righteous sacrifices, in whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on Your altar.

Isaiah 56:7
I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”

Treasury of Scripture

But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the priest shall bring it all, and burn it on the altar: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet smell to the LORD.

Leviticus 1:9
But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar,to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

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Leviticus 1

1.The law of burnt offerings
3.of the herd
10.of the flocks
14.of the fowls

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Book ◦ Chapter

The entrails and legs must be washed with water
In the sacrificial system, washing the entrails and legs symbolized purification and the removal of impurities. This act reflects the need for cleanliness and holiness before God, as seen inPsalm 24:3-4, which emphasizes purity in approaching the Lord. The washing also prefigures the cleansing work of Christ, who purifies believers (Hebrews 10:22).

and the priest shall present all of it
The priest's role in presenting the entire offering underscores the concept of total dedication to God. This act of presenting the whole sacrifice signifies complete surrender and devotion, parallelingRomans 12:1, where believers are urged to offer their bodies as living sacrifices. The priest as a mediator foreshadows Christ, our High Priest, who presents us blameless before God (Hebrews 4:14-16).

and burn it on the altar
Burning the offering on the altar represents the complete consumption and transformation of the sacrifice, symbolizing the total commitment required of the worshiper. The altar, central to Israelite worship, signifies God's presence and acceptance of the offering. This act points to Christ's sacrifice, wholly consumed for our sins (Ephesians 5:2).

it is a burnt offering
The burnt offering, or "olah" in Hebrew, was one of the most common sacrifices, signifying atonement and dedication. It was entirely consumed by fire, indicating the worshiper's complete surrender to God. This offering prefigures Christ's ultimate sacrifice, who offered Himself entirely for humanity's redemption (Hebrews 9:14).

a food offering
Though not consumed by the priests, the burnt offering is described as a "food offering," indicating it was a gift to God, symbolizing fellowship and communion. This term highlights the relational aspect of the sacrifice, pointing to the spiritual nourishment found in Christ, the Bread of Life (John 6:35).

a pleasing aroma to the LORD
The phrase "a pleasing aroma" signifies God's acceptance and satisfaction with the offering. It reflects the idea that true worship, characterized by obedience and devotion, is delightful to God. This concept is echoed inEphesians 5:2, where Christ's sacrificial love is described as a fragrant offering to God, pleasing and acceptable.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Priest
The individual responsible for performing the sacrificial rituals, acting as a mediator between the people and God.

2.Altar
The sacred place where offerings are made to God, symbolizing His presence and the place of atonement.

3.Burnt Offering
A type of sacrifice in which the entire animal is consumed by fire, symbolizing complete surrender and dedication to God.

4.Entrails and Legs
Parts of the sacrificial animal that are to be washed, signifying purification and preparation for offering.

5.Pleasing Aroma
The result of the burnt offering, symbolizing the satisfaction and acceptance of the sacrifice by God.

Teaching Points

The Role of Sacrifice in Worship
Sacrifices in the Old Testament were central to worship, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. Today, our worship should reflect a heart fully surrendered to Him.

Purification and Preparation
The washing of the entrails and legs signifies the importance of purity and preparation in approaching God. Believers are called to examine their hearts and lives, seeking purity through Christ.

Complete Dedication
The burnt offering, being wholly consumed, represents total commitment to God. Christians are encouraged to live lives fully dedicated to God's service and glory.

A Pleasing Aroma to the Lord
Just as the burnt offering was a pleasing aroma, our lives should be a pleasing offering to God, characterized by obedience, love, and faithfulness.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Leviticus 1:13?

2.How does Leviticus 1:13 illustrate the importance of offering a "pleasing aroma" to God?

3.What does the phrase "wash the entrails and legs with water" symbolize spiritually?

4.How does Leviticus 1:13 connect to Romans 12:1 about living sacrifices?

5.In what ways can we offer our lives as a "pleasing aroma" today?

6.How does the burnt offering in Leviticus 1:13 foreshadow Christ's ultimate sacrifice?

7.What does Leviticus 1:13 reveal about the nature of Old Testament sacrifices?

8.How does Leviticus 1:13 foreshadow the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ?

9.Why is the washing of entrails and legs significant in Leviticus 1:13?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 1?

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

12.How can we reconcile the commanded burning of select fatty portions (Leviticus 3:3-5) with modern views on health and nutrition?

13.Does Hebrews 13:10's mention of an altar contradict Old Testament laws allowing priests to eat sacrifices?

14.What is the purpose of a grain offering?

What Does Leviticus 1:13 Mean

The entrails and legs must be washed with water

• Washing removed visible impurity before the animal was laid on the altar, underscoring that God receives only what is clean (Leviticus 1:9;Exodus 30:17-21).

• This outward cleansing pictures the inward purity God desires in His people—He calls us to “be holy, for I am holy” (1 Peter 1:15-16).

• New-covenant fulfillment shines through verses likeHebrews 10:22, where believers draw near “having our bodies washed with pure water,” reminding us that Christ’s blood cleanses deeper than any ritual ever could.

and the priest shall present all of it

• Nothing was held back; the entire animal was brought forward. Earlier verses set the stage: the worshiper lays a hand on the head “and it will be accepted on his behalf” (Leviticus 1:3-4).

• Total presentation foreshadows the call to “offer your bodies as a living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1) and the privilege of believers who are now “a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices” (1 Peter 2:5).

• The priest mediates, but the offerer is included—hinting at the partnership God still desires with His people in worship.

and burn it on the altar

• Fire spoke of judgment and purification; everything was consumed (Leviticus 6:9).

• Noah’s post-flood sacrifice “pleased the LORD” (Genesis 8:20-21), showing God’s appreciation of wholehearted worship even before Sinai.

• Ultimately this looks ahead to Christ, who “offered Himself without blemish to God” (Hebrews 9:14) and whose sacrifice was “fragrant” (Ephesians 5:2). The altar blazes with grace that costs.

it is a burnt offering

• Unlike the fellowship or grain offerings, the burnt offering was entirely for God—symbolizing complete dedication.

• Its smoke rose continually (Numbers 28:3-4), mirroring the daily need for atonement.

•Isaiah 53:10 speaks of the Servant becoming “a guilt offering,” andHebrews 10:10 declares, “we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Every burnt offering pointed straight to Calvary.

a food offering

• “My food for My offerings” (Numbers 28:2) is God’s way of saying He “consumes” the devotion of His people. He needs nothing, yet He delights in our surrender.

• Jesus echoed the thought when He said, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me” (John 4:34). When we yield to God, we “feed” His pleasure and align with His will.

a pleasing aroma to the LORD

•Genesis 8:21 first mentions the LORD smelling “the pleasing aroma,” linking acceptance with sacrifice.

• Paul borrows the language: “We are to God the aroma of Christ” (2 Corinthians 2:15) and calls generous giving “a fragrant offering” (Philippians 4:18).

• The same phrase inEphesians 5:2 crowns Christ’s self-giving love. When God smells obedience and faith, He is satisfied.

summary

Leviticus 1:13 layers picture after picture: cleansing before approach, total surrender, fiery judgment absorbed, and divine pleasure received. Every washed limb and rising wisp of smoke whispers the gospel—God welcomes sinners who come through a spotless, wholehearted sacrifice. In the old covenant that sacrifice was an animal; in the new, it is Christ, and through Him our own lives become a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The entrails
וְהַקֶּ֥רֶב(wə·haq·qe·reḇ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7130:The nearest part, the center

and legs
וְהַכְּרָעַ֖יִם(wə·hak·kə·rā·‘a·yim)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - fd
Strong's 3767:The leg, of men, locusts

must be washed
יִרְחַ֣ץ(yir·ḥaṣ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7364:To wash, wash off or away, bathe

with water,
בַּמָּ֑יִם(bam·mā·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325:Water, juice, urine, semen

and the priest
הַכֹּהֵ֤ן(hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548:Priest

shall bring
וְהִקְרִ֨יב(wə·hiq·rîḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7126:To come near, approach

all of it
הַכֹּל֙(hak·kōl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

and burn [it]
וְהִקְטִ֣יר(wə·hiq·ṭîr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6999:To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire

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

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

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

an offering made by fire,
אִשֵּׁ֛ה(’iš·šêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 801:A burnt-offering, a sacrifice

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

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

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

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OT Law: Leviticus 1:13 But the innards and the legs he (Le Lv Lev.)