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Book of Leviticus - Chapter 3 - Verse 16

3:16
And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat is the LORD'S.

Meaning

When the verse states "And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat is the LORD'S," it is referring to the practice of offering sacrifices to the Lord in the Old Testament. In this verse, the priest is instructed to burn the fat of the animal offering on the altar as a sweet aroma to the Lord. The burning of the fat symbolizes the dedication and surrender of the best portion of the sacrifice to God. In ancient times, fat was considered the choicest part of the animal and by offering it to the Lord, the people were showing their reverence and gratitude towards Him. The emphasis on giving the fat to the Lord underscored the idea that everything belonged to Him and that he deserved the best of what people had to offer. Overall, this verse highlights the importance of giving our best to God and recognizing that all good things come from Him.

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