Leviticus 1:16 Meaning
And he shall pluck away his crop with his feathers, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, by the place of the ashes:
Context Explained
14And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons.
15And the priest shall bring it unto the altar, and wring off his head, and burn it on the altar; and the blood thereof shall be wrung out at the side of the altar:
16And he shall pluck away his crop with his feathers, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, by the place of the ashes:
17And he shall cleave it with the wings thereof, but shall not divide it asunder: and the priest shall burn it upon the altar, upon the wood that is upon the fire: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
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Related Cross References
Leviticus 1:14
This verse continues the instructions for sacrifices, maintaining the ritual context.
Hebrews 10:4
This verse explains that animal sacrifices cannot take away sins, contrasting with Christ's sacrifice.
Exodus 29:13
Similar procedures for offerings are outlined in Exodus, emphasizing the ritualistic nature.
Source: Leviticus 1:16