Topical Encyclopedia
In the context of the Bible, the term "lobes" is primarily associated with the sacrificial system described in the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Leviticus and Exodus. The Hebrew word often translated as "lobe" is "yothereth," which refers to a specific part of the liver of sacrificial animals.
Biblical References:1.
Leviticus 3:4 : "both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he will remove with the kidneys." This verse is part of the instructions for the peace offering, where the lobe of the liver is mentioned as a part of the animal that is to be offered to the Lord. The peace offering was a voluntary sacrifice expressing thanksgiving and fellowship with God.
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Leviticus 4:9 : "both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he will remove with the kidneys." In the context of the sin offering, the lobe of the liver is again specified as part of the sacrificial procedure. The sin offering was a mandatory sacrifice for atonement of unintentional sins, emphasizing the need for purification and reconciliation with God.
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Exodus 29:13 : "Take all the fat that covers the entrails, the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar." This verse is part of the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests. The burning of the lobe of the liver, along with other specified parts, was part of the ordination offering, signifying the sanctification and dedication of the priests to their holy service.
Theological Significance:The mention of the lobe of the liver in these sacrificial contexts underscores the meticulous nature of the sacrificial system instituted by God for the Israelites. Each part of the animal had a specific purpose and symbolism, reflecting the holiness and orderliness required in worship. The removal and offering of the lobe of the liver, along with other specified parts, highlight the importance of obedience to God's commands and the need for atonement and purification.
The sacrificial system, with its detailed instructions, foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the law and the prophets. As the perfect Lamb of God, Jesus' sacrifice on the cross rendered the Old Testament sacrificial system obsolete, providing a once-for-all atonement for sin. The precision and care in the Old Testament sacrifices point to the perfect and complete work of Christ, who offered Himself without blemish to God (
Hebrews 9:14).
Cultural and Historical Context:In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the liver was often considered the seat of life and emotions. The specific mention of the liver's lobe in the sacrificial rites may reflect this cultural understanding, emphasizing the offering of life and the innermost being to God. The detailed sacrificial practices set Israel apart from surrounding nations, reinforcing their identity as a people consecrated to the Lord.
The instructions regarding the lobe of the liver and other sacrificial elements served to teach the Israelites about the seriousness of sin, the necessity of atonement, and the holiness of God. These practices were integral to the covenant relationship between God and His people, pointing forward to the new covenant established through Jesus Christ.
Strong's Hebrew
8571. tenuk -- tip or lobe (of the ear)... lobe. Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition tip or lobe (of the
ear) NASB Word Usage lobe (7),
lobes (1). pinnacle. Perhaps
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The Paradoxes of Christianity
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A Compendious view of the Christian Life.
... flesh." [1673]. Ear-rings. The Word prohibits us from doing violence to
nature [1674] by boring thelobes of the ears. For why not...
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... women of their ornaments, and carried off as booty their chains, their golden girdles,
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The Beginning of Miracles.
... of acquiescence, still less of compulsion, lay germed in his bosom, and he must
be laid in the grave ere that germ could send up its first greenlobes into the...
The Pearl.
... These knots, when extricated from the fleshylobes that cover them, turn out to
be pearls, in form more or less globular, and in sheen more or less bright....
The Classes and the Masses
... and by. Holes are made first and filled with cotton wool, graduated leaden
weights are added till thelobes are long enough.]. This...
Caste viewed as a Doer
... The one deformity is the ear, cut so as to hold the jewels, which are so
heavy that one wonders the stretchedlobes do not break.]....
Matt. xxvii. 62-64.
... How much better to feed hungry souls, than to bore through thelobes of thy ears,
and to hang from them the food of countless poor for no purpose or profit....
La Brea
... a beautiful object, which was seen again more than once about the high woods; a
large flower, {162b} spreading its five flat orange-scarletlobes round yellow...
Thesaurus
Lobes (2 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Lobes (2 Occurrences). Exodus 29:20 Then you
shall kill the ram, and take some of its blood, and put it
...Local (5 Occurrences)
Lobe (19 Occurrences)
Wing (18 Occurrences)
... or appearance. 10. (n.) One of the broad, thin, anteriorlobes of the foot
of a pteropod, used as an organ in swimming. 11. (n.) Any...
Astrology
... Here again it was a question of "division." Each of the various parts of the liver,
itslobes, the gall bladder, the ducts and so forth, had a special...
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