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The Old Testament Book of Leviticus is the sequel to Exodus in that it deals with a deeper dimension of the Sinaitic covenant, giving various rules for the life of the Israelites and for the sacrifices and offerings to be performed in the sanctuary. It addresses the question of how the Israelites—human beings—can live in proximity to the holy God who has promised to dwell in their midst. In this...

‘To wring off’ (mālaq) the head appears only here and 5:8. The small amount of blood and size of the bird should be kept in mind when considering this and the following verses. Nevertheless its blood is drained on to the wall of the altar before the whole bird is burnt. 16. The bird’s innards are not required and the priest removes and throws them into the ash pit on the east side of the altar. Apart from the fact that the ashes of other sacrifices are thrown there, its prescription here enhances
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