Leviticus 17:6

“And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and burn the fat for a sweet savour unto the LORD.”

"And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and burn the fat for a sweet savour unto the LORD." - Leviticus 17:6
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What does Leviticus 17:6 mean?

Leviticus 17:6 (KJV): "And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and burn the fat for a sweet savour unto the Lord." This verse comes from the book of Leviticus, which is the third book of the Bible and…

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The Sweet Aroma of Sacrifice: Understanding Leviticus 17:6

In our modern world, it can be easy to overlook the significance of blood and sacrifice described in the Old Testament; these concepts may appear foreign or even gruesome. However, they held profound meaning for ancient Israel and bear spiritual truths that resonate even today…

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A Prayer of Atonement and Worship

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with reverence and awe, grateful for the opportunity to approach Your throne of grace. In the light of Leviticus 17:6, we reflect on the sacred act where "the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD at the door of the…

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Leviticus 17:6 - "And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and burn the fat for a sweet savour unto the LORD."
Leviticus 6:17 - "It shall not be baken with leaven. I have given it unto them for their portion of my offerings made by fire; it is most holy, as is the sin offering, and as the trespass offering."
Leviticus 17:7
Leviticus 23:17-22
Leviticus 11:17 - "And the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl,"
Leviticus 22:17 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 17:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 7:17 - "But the remainder of the flesh of the sacrifice on the third day shall be burnt with fire."
Leviticus 26: 4-6
Leviticus 26: 4-6
Leviticus 26: 4-6
Leviticus 24:17 - "¶ And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death."
Leviticus 6:24 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 6:8 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 6:19 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 6:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
"It shall not be baken with leaven. I have given it unto them for their portion of my offerings made by fire; it is most holy, as is the sin offering, and as the trespass offering." - Leviticus 6:17
Leviticus 15:17 - "And every garment, and every skin, whereon is the seed of copulation, shall be washed with water, and be unclean until the even."
Leviticus 17:3 - "What man soever there be of the house of Israel, that killeth an ox, or lamb, or goat, in the camp, or that killeth it out of the camp,"
Leviticus 1:6 - "And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces."
Leviticus 27:17 - "If he sanctify his field from the year of jubile, according to thy estimation it shall stand."
Leviticus 17:16 - "But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity."
"¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying," - Leviticus 22:17
"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying," - Leviticus 17:1
"And the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl," - Leviticus 11:17
Leviticus 8:6 - "And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water."
Leviticus 9:17 - "And he brought the meat offering, and took an handful thereof, and burnt it upon the altar, beside the burnt sacrifice of the morning."
Leviticus 2:6 - "Thou shalt part it in pieces, and pour oil thereon: it is a meat offering."
Leviticus 6:23 - "For every meat offering for the priest shall be wholly burnt: it shall not be eaten."