What does the Bible say about caul?
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The Bible treats the caul, or fatty covering around the internal organs, as part of the animal offered to God in Israel's sacrificial worship. In Exodus 29:13, 22 and Leviticus 3:4, 10, 15, this fat is removed and burned on the altar with the peace offering, signifying that the best and richest portions belong to the Lord. Leviticus 4:9 and 7:4 include it in sin and guilt offerings, while Leviticus 8:16, 25 and 9:10 show Moses and Aaron carrying out these commands. These ceremonial laws pointed beyond themselves to Christ's perfect sacrifice, through whom sinners are reconciled to God.
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- 1. Probably the upper lobe of the liver
- Burnt with sacrifice Exodus 29:13; Exodus 29:22; Leviticus 3:4; Leviticus 3:10; Leviticus 3:15; Leviticus 4:9; Leviticus 7:4; Leviticus 8:16; Leviticus 8:25; Leviticus 9:10; Leviticus 9:19
- 2. Netted caps Isaiah 3:18
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