New International VersionHe is to remove the crop and the feathers and throw them down east of the altar where the ashes are.
New Living TranslationThe priest must also remove the crop and the feathers and throw them in the ashes on the east side of the altar.
English Standard VersionHe shall remove its crop with its contents and cast it beside the altar on the east side, in the place for ashes.
Berean Standard BibleAnd he is to remove the crop with its contents and throw it to the east side of the altar, in the place for ashes.
King James BibleAnd he shall pluck away his crop with his feathers, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, by the place of the ashes:
New King James VersionAnd he shall remove its crop with its feathers and cast it beside the altar on the east side, into the place for ashes.
New American Standard BibleHe shall also remove its craw with its feathers and throw it beside the altar eastward, to the place of the fatty ashes.
NASB 1995‘He shall also take away its crop with its feathers and cast it beside the altar eastward, to the place of the ashes.
NASB 1977‘He shall also take away its crop with its feathers, and cast it beside the altar eastward, to the place of the ashes.
Legacy Standard BibleHe shall also take away its crop with its feathers and cast it beside the altar eastward, to the place of the ashes.
Amplified BibleHe shall remove its crop with its feathers and throw it next to the east side of the altar, in the place for ashes.
Christian Standard BibleHe will remove its digestive tract, cutting off the tail feathers, and throw it on the east side of the altar at the place for ashes.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHe will remove its digestive tract, cutting off the tail feathers, and throw it on the east side of the altar at the place for ashes.
American Standard Versionand he shall take away its crop with the filth thereof, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, in the place of the ashes:
Contemporary English Versionremove the bird's craw with what is in it, and throw them on the ash heap at the east side of the altar.
English Revised Versionand he shall take away its crop with the filth thereof, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, in the place of the ashes:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationRemove the gizzard with its filth and throw it on the east side of the altar on the place for the ashes.
Good News TranslationHe shall remove the crop and its contents and throw them away on the east side of the altar where the ashes are put.
International Standard Versionand then he is to eviscerate it and throw the viscera and the feathers to the east side of the altar, where the fatty ashes are located.
NET BibleThen the priest must remove its entrails by cutting off its tail feathers, and throw them to the east side of the altar into the place of fatty ashes,
New Heart English Bibleand he shall take away its crop with its filth, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, in the place of the ashes.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd he shall pluck away its crop with its feathers, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, by the place of the ashes: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd he is to remove the crop with its contents and throw it to the east side of the altar, in the place for ashes.
World English Bibleand he shall take away its crop and its feathers, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, in the place of the ashes. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has turned aside its crop with its feathers, and has cast it near the altar, eastward, to the place of ashes;
Young's Literal Translation and he hath turned aside its crop with its feathers, and hath cast it near the altar, eastward, unto the place of ashes;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he took away the crop with its feathers, and cast it at the side of the altar eastward, at the place of the ashes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the crop of the throat, and the feathers he shall cast beside the altar at the east side, in the place where the ashes are wont to be poured out,
Catholic Public Domain VersionYet truly, the craw of the throat and the feathers he shall cast near the altar at the eastern section, in the place where the ashes are usually poured out.
New American BibleHe shall remove its crissum by means of its feathers and throw it on the ash heap at the east side of the altar.
New Revised Standard VersionHe shall remove its crop with its contents and throw it at the east side of the altar, in the place for ashes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall pluck away its crop with its feathers, and cast it beside the altar on the east side in the place of the ashes;
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd shall pass over his offering with its food and shall cast it on the side of the altar from the east in the place of ashes: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he shall take away its crop with the feathers thereof, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, in the place of the ashes.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd he shall take away the crop with the feathers, and shall cast it forth by the altar toward the east to the place of the ashes.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Laws for Burnt Offerings… 15Then the priest shall bring it to the altar, twist off its head, and burn it on the altar; its blood should be drained out on the side of the altar. 16And he is to removethe cropwith its contentsand throwitto the eastsideof the altar,inthe placefor ashes.17He 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, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.…
Cross References Exodus 29:13-14Take all the fat that covers the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar. / But burn the flesh of the bull and its hide and dung outside the camp; it is a sin offering.
Leviticus 4:8-12Then he shall remove all the fat from the bull of the sin offering—the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, / both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys— / just as the fat is removed from the ox of the peace offering. Then the priest shall burn them on the altar of burnt offering. ...
Leviticus 6:10-11And the priest shall put on his linen robe and linen undergarments, and he shall remove from the altar the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed and place them beside it. / Then he must take off his garments, put on other clothes, and carry the ashes outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place.
Leviticus 8:17But the bull with its hide, flesh, and dung he burned outside the camp, as the LORD had commanded him.
Leviticus 9:11But he burned up the flesh and the hide outside the camp.
Leviticus 16:27The bull for the sin offering and the goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought into the Most Holy Place to make atonement, must be taken outside the camp; and their hides, flesh, and dung must be burned up.
Numbers 19:5Then the heifer must be burned in his sight. Its hide, its flesh, and its blood are to be burned, along with its dung.
2 Chronicles 29:21They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD.
Isaiah 53:10Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.
Ezekiel 43:21Then you are to take away the bull for the sin offering and burn it in the appointed part of the temple area outside the sanctuary.
Hebrews 13:11-13Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp. / And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood. / Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore.
Matthew 27:33And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means The Place of the Skull,
Mark 15:22They brought Jesus to a place called Golgotha, which means The Place of the Skull.
Luke 23:33When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left.
John 19:17Carrying His own cross, He went out to The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha.
Treasury of Scripture And he shall pluck away his crop with his feathers, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, by the place of the ashes: his feathers. Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. 1 Peter 1:2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. by the place Leviticus 4:12 Even the whole bullock shall he carry forth without the camp unto a clean place, where the ashes are poured out, and burn him on the wood with fire: where the ashes are poured out shall he be burnt. Leviticus 6:10,11 And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall he put upon his flesh, and take up the ashes which the fire hath consumed with the burnt offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar… Leviticus 16:27 And the bullockfor the sin offering, and the goatfor the sin offering, whose blood was brought in to make atonement in the holyplace, shallone carry forth without the camp; and they shall burn in the fire their skins, and their flesh, and their dung. Jump to Previous AltarAshesBurnedCastContentsCropEastEastwardFeathersFilthPartPluckRemoveSideStomachThereofThrowTurnedWasteJump to Next AltarAshesBurnedCastContentsCropEastEastwardFeathersFilthPartPluckRemoveSideStomachThereofThrowTurnedWasteLeviticus 1 1.The law of burnt offerings3.of the herd10.of the flocks14.of the fowlsAnd he is to remove the crop with its contentsIn the context of Leviticus, this instruction pertains to the burnt offering, specifically the offering of birds. The removal of the crop and its contents signifies the removal of impurities before the offering is made to God. This act symbolizes the need for purity and holiness in worship, reflecting the broader Levitical theme of separating the clean from the unclean. The crop, being the part of the bird that holds food, represents the removal of earthly sustenance and reliance, pointing to a dependence on God alone. This purification process can be seen as a type of Christ, who was without blemish or impurity, offering Himself as a perfect sacrifice. and throw it to the east side of the altar
The east side of the altar is significant in biblical symbolism. In the tabernacle and later the temple, the entrance faced east, and thus the east side was the direction from which one approached God. Throwing the removed parts to the east side may symbolize casting away impurities as one approaches the divine presence. The east is also associated with the rising sun, symbolizing new beginnings and hope, which aligns with the theme of renewal and atonement in the sacrificial system. This act prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who removes our sins and allows us to approach God. in the place for ashes
The place for ashes was designated for the disposal of the remains of sacrifices, signifying the completion of the offering process. Ashes, in biblical terms, often symbolize mourning, repentance, and humility. By placing the removed parts in the ash heap, it underscores the finality of the purification process and the seriousness of approaching God with a pure heart. This act of disposal also points to the complete and final atonement made by Christ, who bore our sins and removed them as far as the east is from the west, allowing believers to stand cleansed before God. Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestThe individual responsible for performing the sacrificial rituals as outlined in Leviticus. The priest acts as a mediator between God and the people. 2. AltarA sacred structure where offerings and sacrifices are made to God. In this context, it is the place where the burnt offering is prepared and presented. 3. East Side of the AltarThe specific location designated for disposing of the crop and its contents. This direction holds symbolic significance in biblical texts, often associated with beginnings and God's presence. 4. Place for AshesA designated area for the disposal of remains from the sacrifices, symbolizing purification and the removal of sin. 5. Burnt OfferingA type of sacrifice in which the entire offering is consumed by fire, symbolizing complete surrender and atonement to God. Teaching Points Obedience to God's InstructionsThe detailed instructions for sacrifices in Leviticus highlight the importance of obedience to God's commands. As believers, we are called to follow God's Word with precision and reverence. Symbolism of PurificationThe removal of the crop and its contents to the place for ashes symbolizes the purification process. In our spiritual lives, we must continually seek to remove sin and impurities, allowing God to cleanse us. The Role of SacrificeSacrifices in the Old Testament point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Understanding the sacrificial system helps us appreciate the depth of Christ's atonement and our call to live sacrificially for Him. God's Holiness and Our ResponseThe sacrificial system underscores God's holiness and the need for atonement. Our response should be one of awe, worship, and a commitment to holiness in our own lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Leviticus 1:16?
2.How does Leviticus 1:16 illustrate the importance of following God's specific instructions?
3.What does removing the crop and feathers symbolize in Leviticus 1:16?
4.How does Leviticus 1:16 connect to the theme of holiness in Leviticus?
5.How can we apply the principle of obedience from Leviticus 1:16 today?
6.What does Leviticus 1:16 teach about approaching God with reverence and respect?
7.What is the significance of the bird's crop and feathers in Leviticus 1:16?
8.How does Leviticus 1:16 reflect ancient Israelite sacrificial practices?
9.Why are specific instructions given for bird offerings in Leviticus 1:16?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 1?
11.What is the purpose of a grain offering?
12.Why is the altar of burnt offering significant?
13.What is the 'strange fire' in Leviticus 10:1?
14.(Leviticus 6:10-11) Why would such specific rituals for removing and disposing of ashes be necessary, and do these instructions align with or contradict known ancient practices?What Does Leviticus 1:16 Mean And he is to remove the crop• In the bird offering, the priest physically separates the bird’s crop—the pouch that holds partially digested food. This is an act of intentional cleansing, ensuring that only what is pure is brought to the altar (Leviticus 1:14-15;Malachi 1:7-8). • The detail testifies that God notices everything placed before Him; nothing unclean may mingle with what belongs wholly to Him (Psalm 101:3;1 Peter 1:15-16). • For believers today, it pictures the call to examine hearts and remove anything that defiles worship (2 Corinthians 7:1;James 4:8).
with its contents• The priest does not merely scrape the outside; he takes away “its contents,” symbolizing a thorough purification (Psalm 51:6-7). • This reinforces that sin is not skin-deep; God deals with the inward parts (Jeremiah 17:10;Hebrews 4:12-13). • The whole sacrificial system foreshadows Christ, who offered Himself “without blemish to God” and cleanses our inmost being (Hebrews 9:13-14).
and throw it to the east side of the altar• East of the altar was downwind in the tabernacle courtyard, preventing foul odor from blowing back across the place of sacrifice. Practical obedience serves spiritual order (1 Corinthians 14:40). • East often marks exile or separation in Scripture (Genesis 3:24; 4:16). By discarding refuse eastward, uncleanness is sent away from God’s presence, anticipating Christ “bearing our reproach outside the gate” (Hebrews 13:11-13). • The act reminds worshipers that sin, once dealt with, is removed “as far as the east is from the west” (Psalm 103:12).
in the place for ashes• The ash heap was a designated, sanctified area where the remains of consumed offerings were deposited (Leviticus 6:10-11). • Ashes signify judgment completed; the fire has finished its work (Numbers 19:9, 17). • By consigning the crop and its contents there, the priest declares that impurity has been judged and is no longer part of the sacrifice, echoingRomans 8:1—“Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
summaryLeviticus 1:16 details how the priest removes and discards the bird’s crop and inner waste, placing it east of the altar on the ash heap. Literally, this keeps the offering pure and the worship area clean. Spiritually, it pictures God’s demand for wholehearted purity, the complete removal of sin’s defilement, and the finality of judgment that Christ would accomplish. Every small instruction underscores His holiness and His mercy in providing a way for unclean people to draw near through a cleansed, accepted sacrifice. (16) His crop with his feathers.--Just as in the case of quadrupeds the skin was flayed off the victim before it was put on the altar fire, so the feathers were removed from the bird before its body was placed on the altar. This is the natural sense which is to be expected from the context, since it can hardly be imagined that the victims would be burnt with the feathers, and thus cause an intolerable smell. The rendering, however, given in the margin, "with the filth thereof,"is now adopted by the greater number of expositors. As the two words filthand feathersresemble each other in Hebrew, it is probable that one of them has dropped out of the text. The maw, therefore, with its contents, as well as the feathers, were removed to the eastern side of the altar, where the ashes from the altar were thrown ( Leviticus 6:3). Verse 16. - With his feathers, rather the contents of the crop. This and the ashes are to be placed beside the altar on the east part, as being furthest from the tabernacle and nearest to the entrance of the court, so that they might be readily removed.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Then [the priest] is to removeוְהֵסִ֥יר(wə·hê·sîr)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5493:To turn asidethe cropמֻרְאָת֖וֹ(mur·’ā·ṯōw)Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4760:Something conspicuous, the craw of a, birdwith its contentsבְּנֹצָתָ֑הּ(bə·nō·ṣā·ṯāh)Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5133:A pinion, plumageand throwוְהִשְׁלִ֨יךְ(wə·hiš·lîḵ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7993:To throw out, down, awayitאֹתָ֜הּ(’ō·ṯāh)Direct object marker | third person feminine singular
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative caseto the eastקֵ֔דְמָה(qê·ḏə·māh)Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6924:The front, of place, timesideאֵ֤צֶל(’ê·ṣel)Preposition
Strong's 681:A joining together, proximityof the altar,הַמִּזְבֵּ֙חַ֙(ham·miz·bê·aḥ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4196:An altarinאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, tothe placeמְק֖וֹם(mə·qō·wm)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4725:A standing, a spot, a conditionfor ashes.הַדָּֽשֶׁן׃(had·dā·šen)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1880:The fat, fatness, abundance, the, ashes of sacrifices
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