New International Version You are to wash the internal organs and the legs with water, and the priest is to bring all of them and burn them on the altar. It is a burnt offering, a food offering, an aroma pleasing to the LORD. New Living Translation But the internal organs and the legs must first be washed with water. Then the priest will burn the entire sacrifice on the altar as a burnt offering. It is a special gift, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. English Standard Version but the entrails and the legs he shall wash with water. And the priest shall offer all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a food offering with a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Berean Standard Bible The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall present all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Berean Literal Bible And the entrails and the legs he shall wash with the water, and the priest shall bring all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a fire offering, a pleasing aroma to YHWH. King James Bible But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the priest shall bring it all, and burn it upon the altar: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. New King James Version but he shall wash the entrails and the legs with water. Then the priest shall bring it all and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, a sweet aroma to the LORD. New American Standard Bible The entrails, however, and the legs he shall wash with water. And the priest shall offer all of it, and offer it up in smoke on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering by fire of a soothing aroma to the LORD. NASB 1995 ‘The entrails, however, and the legs he shall wash with water. And the priest shall offer all of it, and offer it up in smoke on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering by fire of a soothing aroma to the LORD. NASB 1977 ‘The entrails, however, and the legs he shall wash with water. And the priest shall offer all of it, and offer it up in smoke on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering by fire of a soothing aroma to the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible The entrails, however, and the legs he shall wash with water. And the priest shall bring all of it near and offer it up in smoke on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering by fire of a soothing aroma to Yahweh. Amplified Bible But he shall wash the entrails and legs with water. The priest shall offer all of it, and offer it up in smoke on the altar. It is a burnt offering, an offering by fire, a sweet and soothing aroma to the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall present all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible But he is to wash the entrails and legs with water. The priest will then present all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible But he is to wash the entrails and shanks with water. The priest will then present all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a fire offering of a pleasing aroma to the LORD.” American Standard Version but the inwards and the legs shall he wash with water; and the priest shall offer the whole, and burn it upon the altar: it is a burnt-offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah. English Revised Version but the inwards and the legs shall he wash with water: and the priest shall offer the whole, and burn it upon the altar: it is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Wash the internal organs and legs. Then the priest will burn all of it on the altar. It is a burnt offering, an offering by fire, a soothing aroma to the LORD. Good News Translation You must wash the internal organs and the hind legs, and the priest will present the sacrifice to the LORD and burn all of it on the altar. The odor of this food offering is pleasing to the LORD. International Standard Version wash its entrails and legs with water, and then offer all of it on the altar—a burnt offering by fire, an aroma that will be pleasing to the LORD." NET Bible Then the one presenting the offering must wash the entrails and the legs in water, and the priest must present all of it and offer it up in smoke on the altar--it is a burnt offering, a gift of a soothing aroma to the LORD. New Heart English Bible but the entrails and the legs he shall wash with water. The priest shall offer the whole, and burn it on the altar. It is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the priest shall bring it all, and burn it upon the altar: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor to the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall present all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. World English Bible but the innards and the legs he shall wash with water. The priest shall offer the whole, and burn it on the altar. It is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he washes the innards and the legs with water, and the priest has brought the whole near, and has made incense on the altar; it [is] a burnt-offering, a fire-offering of refreshing fragrance to YHWH. Berean Literal Bible And the entrails and the legs he shall wash with the water, and the priest shall bring all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a fire offering, a pleasing aroma to YHWH. Young's Literal Translation and the inwards and the legs he doth wash with water, and the priest hath brought the whole near, and hath made perfume on the altar; it is a burnt-offering, a fire-offering of sweet fragrance to Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And the bowels and the legs he shall wash in water: and the priest shall bring near all, and burn upon the altar: it is a burnt-offering, a sacrifice, an odor of sweetness to Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the entrails and the feet they shall wash with water. And the priest shall offer it all and burn it all upon the altar for a holocaust, and most sweet savour to the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, the intestines and the feet they shall wash with water. And the priest, having offered everything, shall burn it upon the altar as a holocaust and as a most sweet odor to the Lord. New American Bible but the inner organs and the shanks shall be washed with water. The priest shall then offer all of it, burning it on the altar. It is a burnt offering, a sweet-smelling oblation to the LORD. New Revised Standard Version but the entrails and the legs shall be washed with water. Then the priest shall offer the whole and turn it into smoke on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering by fire of pleasing odor to the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he shall wash the entrails and the legs with water; and the priest shall offer it all and burn it upon the altar; it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, a sweet savour to the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And its insides and its legs he will wash in water and the Priest shall bring it all and shall offer it up on the altar as a burnt offering; it is an offering for a pleasant savor to LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the inwards and the legs shall he wash with water; and the priest shall offer the whole, and make it smoke upon the altar; it is a burnt-offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they shall wash the entrails and the feet with water, and the priest shall bring all the parts and put them on the altar: it is a burnt-offering, a sacrifice, a smell of sweet savour to the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Laws for Burnt Offerings…12He is to cut the animal into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and fat, atop the burning wood that is on the altar. 13The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall bring all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. 14If, instead, one’s offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, he is to present a turtledove or a young pigeon.… Cross References The entrails and legs must be washed with water, Exodus 29:17 Cut the ram into pieces, wash the entrails and legs, and place them with its head and other pieces. Leviticus 8:21 He washed the entrails and legs with water and burned the entire ram on the altar as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Leviticus 9:14 He washed the entrails and the legs and burned them atop the burnt offering on the altar. and the priest shall present all of it Leviticus 8:18 Then Moses presented the ram for the burnt offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD. Numbers 6:16 The priest is to present all these before the LORD and make the sin offering and the burnt offering. and burn it on the altar; Leviticus 6:9 “Command Aaron and his sons that this is the law of the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the hearth of the altar all night, until morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the altar. Leviticus 6:12 The fire on the altar shall be kept burning; it must not be extinguished. Every morning the priest is to add wood to the fire, arrange the burnt offering on it, and burn the fat portions of the peace offerings on it. 2 Chronicles 7:1 When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. it is a burnt offering, Genesis 22:2 “Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” 1 Samuel 7:9 Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. He cried out to the LORD on behalf of Israel, and the LORD answered him. Exodus 24:5 Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD. a food offering, Leviticus 2:1 “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, Leviticus 2:2 and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Numbers 28:2 “Command the Israelites and say to them: See that you present to Me at its appointed time the food for My food offerings, as a pleasing aroma to Me. a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Genesis 8:21 When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done. Treasury of Scripture But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the priest shall bring it all, and burn it on the altar: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet smell to the LORD. Leviticus 1:9 But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. Jump to Previous Altar Aroma Burn Burnt Burnt-Offering Entrails Fire Innards Inner Inside Inwards Legs Odor Odour Offer Offering Parts Pleasant Pleasing Present Priest Sacrifice Savor Savour Smell Smoke Sweet Wash Washed Water WholeJump to Next Altar Aroma Burn Burnt Burnt-Offering Entrails Fire Innards Inner Inside Inwards Legs Odor Odour Offer Offering Parts Pleasant Pleasing Present Priest Sacrifice Savor Savour Smell Smoke Sweet Wash Washed Water WholeLeviticus 1 1. The law of burnt offerings3. of the herd 10. of the flocks 14. of the fowls The entrails and legs must be washed with water, Washing removed dirt and impurity from the parts most exposed to uncleanness. Nothing offered on the altar was to be carelessly brought before the holy God. Outward cleansing illustrated the inward purity required of those who draw near to Him (Psalm 24:3–4). The water also anticipates the cleansing Christ provides for His people, who approach God with hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience (Hebrews 10:22). Exo 29:17 Cut the ram into pieces, wash the entrails and legs,… and the priest shall present all of it The entire animal, after its preparation, belonged to the LORD. The worshiper withheld no portion for personal use, declaring complete dependence upon and devotion to God. The priest acted as the appointed mediator, presenting the sacrifice according to God’s command. His ministry pointed forward to Jesus Christ, the great High Priest who brings His redeemed people before God (Hebrews 4:14–16). Lev 8:18 Then Moses presented the ram for the burnt offering,… and burn it on the altar; Fire consumed the offering before the LORD, signifying that the worshiper’s life was wholly yielded to Him. The altar stood at the entrance of the tabernacle, where God made a way for sinful people to approach Him through the shedding of blood. Christ fulfilled what the altar sacrifices foreshadowed by offering Himself fully to God for the sins of His people (Ephesians 5:2). Lev 6:9 Command Aaron and his sons that this is the law… it is a burnt offering, The burnt offering was placed wholly upon the altar, apart from the hide assigned to the priest (Leviticus 7:8). Its complete consumption portrayed atonement and consecration: guilt was addressed through the sacrifice, and the worshiper was called to belong entirely to the LORD. Jesus offered Himself without blemish to God, accomplishing the cleansing that animal sacrifices could only anticipate (Hebrews 9:14). Gen 22:2 “Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac”… a food offering, The offering was presented as God’s portion, a gift laid before Him in covenant worship. God does not need food from His creatures, for all things belong to Him (Psalm 50:9–12), yet He graciously received the sacrifice as the worshiper’s acknowledgment of His lordship. Fellowship with God rests ultimately on Christ, the Bread of Life, who gives eternal life to all who come to Him (John 6:35). Lev 2:1 “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD,… a pleasing aroma to the LORD. God received the offering with favor when it was brought in faith and obedience. The pleasing aroma did not arise merely from burning flesh, but from the worshiper’s approach to God according to His appointed provision. Christ’s obedient self-offering was the perfect fragrant offering, fully acceptable to the Father and sufficient for the redemption of His people (Ephesians 5:2). Gen 8:21 When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma,… Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestThe individual responsible for performing the sacrificial rituals, acting as a mediator between the people and God. 2. Altar The sacred place where offerings are made to God, symbolizing His presence and the place of atonement. 3. Burnt Offering A type of sacrifice in which the entire animal is consumed by fire, symbolizing complete surrender and dedication to God. 4. Entrails and Legs Parts of the sacrificial animal that are to be washed, signifying purification and preparation for offering. 5. Pleasing Aroma The result of the burnt offering, symbolizing the satisfaction and acceptance of the sacrifice by God. Teaching Points The Role of Sacrifice in WorshipSacrifices in the Old Testament were central to worship, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. Today, our worship should reflect a heart fully surrendered to Him. Purification and Preparation The washing of the entrails and legs signifies the importance of purity and preparation in approaching God. Believers are called to examine their hearts and lives, seeking purity through Christ. Complete Dedication The burnt offering, being wholly consumed, represents total commitment to God. Christians are encouraged to live lives fully dedicated to God's service and glory. A Pleasing Aroma to the Lord Just as the burnt offering was a pleasing aroma, our lives should be a pleasing offering to God, characterized by obedience, love, and faithfulness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 1:13?2. How does Leviticus 1:13 illustrate the importance of offering a "pleasing aroma" to God? 3. What does the phrase "wash the entrails and legs with water" symbolize spiritually? 4. How does Leviticus 1:13 connect to Romans 12:1 about living sacrifices? 5. In what ways can we offer our lives as a "pleasing aroma" today? 6. How does the burnt offering in Leviticus 1:13 foreshadow Christ's ultimate sacrifice? 7. What does Leviticus 1:13 reveal about the nature of Old Testament sacrifices? 8. How does Leviticus 1:13 foreshadow the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ? 9. Why is the washing of entrails and legs significant in Leviticus 1:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 1? What Does Leviticus 1:13 Mean The entrails and legs must be washed with water• Washing removed visible impurity before the animal was laid on the altar, underscoring that God receives only what is clean (Leviticus 1:9; Exodus 30:17-21). • This outward cleansing pictures the inward purity God desires in His people—He calls us to “be holy, for I am holy” (1 Peter 1:15-16). • New-covenant fulfillment shines through verses like Hebrews 10:22, where believers draw near “having our bodies washed with pure water,” reminding us that Christ’s blood cleanses deeper than any ritual ever could. and the priest shall present all of it • Nothing was held back; the entire animal was brought forward. Earlier verses set the stage: the worshiper lays a hand on the head “and it will be accepted on his behalf” (Leviticus 1:3-4). • Total presentation foreshadows the call to “offer your bodies as a living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1) and the privilege of believers who are now “a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices” (1 Peter 2:5). • The priest mediates, but the offerer is included—hinting at the partnership God still desires with His people in worship. and burn it on the altar • Fire spoke of judgment and purification; everything was consumed (Leviticus 6:9). • Noah’s post-flood sacrifice “pleased the LORD” (Genesis 8:20-21), showing God’s appreciation of wholehearted worship even before Sinai. • Ultimately this looks ahead to Christ, who “offered Himself without blemish to God” (Hebrews 9:14) and whose sacrifice was “fragrant” (Ephesians 5:2). The altar blazes with grace that costs. it is a burnt offering • Unlike the fellowship or grain offerings, the burnt offering was entirely for God—symbolizing complete dedication. • Its smoke rose continually (Numbers 28:3-4), mirroring the daily need for atonement. • Isaiah 53:10 speaks of the Servant becoming “a guilt offering,” and Hebrews 10:10 declares, “we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Every burnt offering pointed straight to Calvary. a food offering • “My food for My offerings” (Numbers 28:2) is God’s way of saying He “consumes” the devotion of His people. He needs nothing, yet He delights in our surrender. • Jesus echoed the thought when He said, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me” (John 4:34). When we yield to God, we “feed” His pleasure and align with His will. a pleasing aroma to the LORD • Genesis 8:21 first mentions the LORD smelling “the pleasing aroma,” linking acceptance with sacrifice. • Paul borrows the language: “We are to God the aroma of Christ” (2 Corinthians 2:15) and calls generous giving “a fragrant offering” (Philippians 4:18). • The same phrase in Ephesians 5:2 crowns Christ’s self-giving love. When God smells obedience and faith, He is satisfied. summary Leviticus 1:13 layers picture after picture: cleansing before approach, total surrender, fiery judgment absorbed, and divine pleasure received. Every washed limb and rising wisp of smoke whispers the gospel—God welcomes sinners who come through a spotless, wholehearted sacrifice. In the old covenant that sacrifice was an animal; in the new, it is Christ, and through Him our own lives become a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Hebrew The entrailsוְהַקֶּ֥רֶב (wə·haq·qe·reḇ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center and legs וְהַכְּרָעַ֖יִם (wə·hak·kə·rā·‘a·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - fd Strong's 3767: The leg, of men, locusts must be washed יִרְחַ֣ץ (yir·ḥaṣ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7364: To wash, wash off or away, bathe with water, בַּמָּ֑יִם (bam·mā·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen and the priest הַכֹּהֵ֤ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest shall bring וְהִקְרִ֨יב (wə·hiq·rîḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach all of it הַכֹּל֙ (hak·kōl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every and burn [it] וְהִקְטִ֣יר (wə·hiq·ṭîr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6999: To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire on the altar; הַמִּזְבֵּ֔חָה (ham·miz·bê·ḥāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 4196: An altar it ה֗וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is a burnt offering, עֹלָ֣ה (‘ō·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering an offering made by fire, אִשֵּׁ֛ה (’iš·šêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 801: A burnt-offering, a sacrifice a pleasing נִיחֹ֖חַ (nî·ḥō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5207: A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing aroma רֵ֥יחַ (rê·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7381: To smell, perceive odor to the LORD. לַיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Additonal Resources Leviticus 1:13 Blue Letter BibleLeviticus 1:13 Bible Gateway Leviticus 1:13 Bible.com Leviticus 1:13 NIV |
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