Definition: And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.

Explanation: Okay, let's break down this verse from Leviticus 4:35. It’s a really important passage about forgiveness and dealing with sin in the Old Testament. Here’s what it means in simpler terms: Basically, it says: “If someone breaks a rule or commits a serious mistake – like eating too much fat off a sacrificed animal – the priest will burn it on an altar and offer a sacrifice to God apologizing for their wrongdoing.” Let's unpack that a little further: “And he shall take away all the fat thereof…” - This means the priest would remove all the fat from the animal. Fat is often associated with luxury, pride, or excess – things that might be seen as a sign of sin in the eyes of God. "...as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings..." - This is a comparison. The “fat” (the deliciousness and value) of a sacrificed animal is similar to the fat of a lamb – a valuable offering. It’s a symbol of something precious. "...and the priest shall burn them upon the altar…” - The priest would light a fire and put the meat on an altar. This was a way for God to show that he recognized the mistake and wanted to make amends. "...according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD:" – The priest was offering prayers and sacrifices (like burning the meat) to God, acknowledging their guilt. The “fire” represents divine judgment, but it’s being directed toward God for forgiveness. "...and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed..." - This is the key part! It means the priest was sorry for the mistake they made and was offering a way to make things right with God. It’s like saying, "I messed up, and I'm asking for forgiveness." "...and it shall be forgiven him.” – God accepts their apology and forgives them. They are not punished; instead, they are given a chance to start fresh. Why is this important? This verse emphasizes that God’s judgment isn’t about punishment alone. It’s about redemption - the possibility of forgiveness through repentance (taking responsibility for your actions) and offering a sacrifice – in this case, a prayer. In short: When someone breaks a rule or commits a serious mistake, the priest burns it as an apology to God, showing that they are repentant and seeking forgiveness. --- Do you want me to: Explain another part of this verse? Talk about its context in the larger story of Old Testament law and atonement? Give a more detailed example of what this might have looked like in practice?