The Sacrificial System in the Hebrew Scriptures
Korban Chova: Obligatory Sacrifices
Korban Khatat-Sin Offerings (Literally “sacrifices due to sin”)
Introduced in Leviticus 6:24-30, this was a mandatory sacrifice due to sin as defined in the Torah. This was most commonly based on negligence of the commandment broken and was offered on the northern side of the altar (which was out of view of the people) so as not to publicly humiliate the sinner (the Olah was conducted in the same manner). Based on social standing it would consist of the following:
High Priest: A bull without blemish
Congregation: A bull without blemish
An authority over the people: A male goat without blemish
Individual: Female goat or lamb without blemish
In cases of dire poverty, fine flour could be offered in the place of the above.
The purpose behind this offering was to atone for sins committed unwillingly where retribution was impossible.
The Portions:
God’s portion: fatty portions (khelev) to be burnt on altar ala Korban Olah. If the offering was made for the High Priest or Congregation, the remainder of the bull was to be burned outside the camp
Priest’s portion: when the offering was for an authority of the people or individual, the remainder of the goat or lamb was to be eaten inside the court of the Tabernacle.
Offerer’s portion: None
Korban Asham-Trespass Offerings (Literally “guilt”)
Introduced in Leviticus 7:1-7, this was a mandatory offering due to sin as defined in the Torah. The sin in this case was normally grievous, such as those by authorities, against the Tabernacle, or theft. This offering consisted of the following:
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...: From the flock (male or female) without a blemish
Lower Class: From the goats
These offerings were further divided into three classes:
Zevakh Todah (Sacrifices of Gratitude)
An unexpected blessing
Zevakh Neder (Sacrifices from Vows)
Deliverance from a vow, such as Nazirite.
Zevakh N’davah (Sacrifices of Free Will)
General Thankfulness
The Portions:
God’s portion: Fatty portion burnt on the altar
Priest’s portion: Breast (wave offering) or right thigh (heave offering) to be eaten in the courtyards of the Tabernacle
Offerer’s portion: a shared portion, to be eaten in the court of the Tabernacle with family. Todah was to be eaten same day, Neder and N’davah were to eaten the first and second day.
Scriptures referenced: Leviticus 1:4-5, 11; 2:1-15; 3:1-6; 4:3-32; 5:6-18; 6:25; 7:2; 8:25-29 9:3-18; 10:12: 12:8; 19:1; 22:7; Numbers 6:20; 8:8; 15:5; 28:11;
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