Leviticus 1:4

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Leviticus 1:3-9

If a man were rich and could afford it, it is supposed that he would bring his burnt-sacrifice, with which he designed to honour God, out of his herd of larger cattle. He that considers that God is the best that is will resolve to give him the best he has, else he gives him not the glory due unto his name. Now if a man determined to kill a bullock, not for an entertainment for his family and friends, but for a sacrifice to his God, these rules must be religiously observed:?1. The beast to be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 1:4

And he shall put his hand on the head of the burnt offering ,.... According to the Targum of Jonathan, it was his right hand; but it is generally thought by the Jewish writers that both hands were laid on; so Ben Gersom and Aben Ezra, with whom Maimonides F5 Hilchot Maaseh Hakorbanot, c. 3. sect. 13. agrees, who says, he that lays on hands ought to lay on with all his strength, with both his hands upon the head of the beast, as it is said, "upon the head of the burnt offering": not... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 1:4

He shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt-offering - By the imposition of hands the person bringing the victim acknowledged, The sacrifice as his own. That he offered it as an atonement for his sins. That he was worthy of death because he had sinned, having forfeited his life by breaking the law. That he entreated God to accept the life of the innocent animal in place of his own. And all this, to be done profitably, must have respect to Him whose life, in the fullness of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1-9

The greatness of God. Too wide a field lessens the thoroughness of observation. Hence it is allowable and advantageous to distinguish in thought what is in reality inseparable, in order, by fixing the attention upon certain parts, to acquire a better knowledge of the whole. Such a method recommends itself in dealing with the attributes of God. To attempt to comprehend them all in one glance is, if not impossible, at least of little result in increasing our acquaintance with His character.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1-14

The weakness of man and the grace of God. Measureless is the distance between man and his Maker. And it is sometimes emphasized in such a way as to repress thought and stifle the aspirations of the human breast. In Scripture it is not brought forward as a rayless truth, but is shown to be replete with profit and joy. To consider it increases humility, indeed, but also intensifies gratitude and love. For the less has been blessed by the Greater, and we are permitted to say, looking upon the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1-17

The burnt offering ( Leviticus 1:1-17 ) typifies the perfect surrender of himself, made by the Lord Jesus Christ, and exhibited by his life and death on earth; and it teaches the duty of self-sacrifice on the part of man. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1-17

Entire consecration, as illustrated in the burnt offering. cf. Romans 12:1 .—We start with the assumption that the Book of Exodus presents "the history of redemption." It is an account of how the Lord delivered the people he had chosen out of bondage, and brought them to himself ( Exodus 19:4 ). It contains, moreover, an account of the erection of the tabernacle, or "tent of meeting," where God proposed to dwell as a Pilgrim in the midst of a pilgrim people, and out of which would... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1-17

Law of the burnt offerings. The object of worship, place, worshipper, offering, are all clearly set forth. The way of obedience made plain. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:2-17

The true end of sacrifice,-entire consecration to God. We shall reach the end for which God introduced all that apparatus of Divine worship so elaborately described in this book if we take the following steps:— I. THE SEPARATING PRESENCE OF SIN IN THE HEART AND LIFE OF MAN . But for the sin which "separates between us and our God" there would have been unrestrained communion between man and his Maker in every age and land: no need of mediation, of special... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:2-17

Principles of spiritual sacrifice. All who know God are engaged, frequently, if not continually, in sacrificing unto him. Here are principles of sacrifice by which we may be guided. I. THAT GOD DESIRES AND DEMANDS THE BEST WE CAN BRING . If the offering were of the herd, it was to be a "male without blemish" ( Leviticus 1:3 ); so also if of the flock ( Leviticus 1:10 ). Not that which was of small account and could be well spared, but the worthiest and best. ... read more

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