Exodus 29:13
“You shall take all the fat that covers the innards, the cover of the liver, the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, and burn them on the altar.”
What does Exodus 29:13 mean?
This instruction is part of the detailed ceremony for ordaining Aaron as priest, where specific parts of a sacrificial animal were burned as an offering to God. In ancient Israelite worship, the fat was considered the richest, most valuable part of an animal and was reserved as God's portion, never to be eaten by people. By burning these inner organs and their fat, the priests were demonstrating that the very best belonged to God and acknowledging His supreme worth. For those reading this today, the underlying principle still speaks: genuine worship involves giving God what matters most to us, not just what's left over.