5172 offal
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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

Malachi 2:3

Offal is symbolic of disgrace

See also

Nahum 3:6
Exodus 29:14

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

See also

Leviticus 4:11-12; 8:17; 16:27
Numbers 19:3-5,5
Hebrews 13:11-13

Jesus Christ bears the believer's disgrace

See also

2324 Christ as Saviour
2525 Christ, cross of
5167 mouth
5836 disgrace
6027 sin, remedy for
6752 substitution
7435 sacrifice, in OT
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