Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  5000 Humanity  »  5125 Parts of the body and clothing  »  5172 offal

The internal organs of an animal, traditionally regarded as being inferior to meat, and used as a symbol of disgrace.

Offal is symbolic of disgrace

Malachi 2:3 See also Nahum 3:6

In animal sacrifices the offal was removed and burnt outside the camp

Exodus 29:14 See also Leviticus 4:11-12; Leviticus 8:17; Leviticus 16:27; Numbers 19:3-5,5

Jesus Christ bears the believer's disgrace

Hebrews 13:11-13

See also

2324  Christ as Saviour
2525  Christ, cross of
5166  liver and kidneys
5836  disgrace
6027  sin, remedy for
6752  substitution
7435  sacrifice, in OT