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Leviticus 3:13

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 3:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tent of meeting; and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tent of meeting; and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about.
Leviticus 3:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the loins, and the caul upon the liver, with the kidneys, shall he take away.
11And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto Jehovah.
12And if his oblation be a goat, then he shall offer it before Jehovah:
13and he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tent of meeting; and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about.
14And he shall offer thereof his oblation, [even] an offering made by fire unto Jehovah; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,
15and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the loins, and the caul upon the liver, with the kidneys, shall he take away.
16And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire, for a sweet savor; all the fat is Jehovah`s.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, etc.] His right hand, according to the Targum of Jonathan, as before; the same directions are given for the killing of it, and for the sprinkling of its blood, as in the offerings of the bullock and lamb.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“lay his hand: Lev 3:1-5, Lev 3:8; Isa 53:6, Isa 53:11, Isa 53:12; Co2 5:21; Pe1 2:24, Pe1 3:18 sprinkle: Lev 3:2, Lev 3:8; Isa 52:15; Rom 5:6-11, Rom 5:15-21; Heb 12:24; Pe1 1:2 Leviticus 3:14”
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