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