In biblical terminology, the term "rump" refers to the hindquarters or the rear part of an animal, particularly in the context of sacrificial offerings. The concept of the "rump" is primarily found in the Old Testament, where it is associated with the specific instructions given by God regarding animal sacrifices.

Biblical References:

The most notable reference to the "rump" is found in the book of Leviticus, which provides detailed instructions for the Israelites on how to conduct offerings and sacrifices. In Leviticus 3:9-11 , the text states:

"From the peace offering, he is to bring as an offering made by fire to the LORD its fat, the entire fat tail cut off close to the backbone, the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on the entrails, the two kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys. The priest is to burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire to the LORD."

In this passage, the "fat tail" is often understood to refer to the rump or the fatty portion of the tail of certain sheep breeds common in the ancient Near East. This part of the animal was considered a delicacy and was to be offered to God as a sign of devotion and obedience.

Theological Significance:

The inclusion of the rump in sacrificial offerings underscores the importance of giving the best portions to God. In the ancient Israelite sacrificial system, the fat portions, including the rump, symbolized the richness and abundance of God's provision. Offering these parts to God was an act of worship and acknowledgment of His sovereignty and generosity.

The sacrificial system, including the offering of the rump, foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. Just as the Israelites were instructed to offer the best parts of their animals, Christians believe that God offered His best—His only Son—as a perfect and final sacrifice for the sins of humanity.

Cultural Context:

In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, the fat portions of an animal, including the rump, were highly valued. They were often reserved for special occasions and were considered a sign of wealth and prosperity. By commanding the Israelites to offer these portions to Him, God was teaching them about the importance of prioritizing their relationship with Him above material wealth and possessions.

Practical Application:

For contemporary believers, the concept of offering the "rump" can be seen as a metaphor for giving God the best of what we have—our time, resources, and talents. It serves as a reminder to prioritize our relationship with God and to offer our lives as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to Him (Romans 12:1).

In summary, the biblical references to the rump in sacrificial practices highlight the importance of giving God the best portions as an act of worship and devotion, reflecting a heart fully committed to Him.1. (n.) The end of the backbone of an animal, with the parts adjacent; the buttock or buttocks.

2. (n.) Among butchers, the piece of beef between the sirloin and the aitchbone piece

3. (n.) The hind or tail end; a fag-end; a remnant.

RUMP

rump: the King James Version uses this word as translation of 'alyah (Exodus 29:22 Leviticus 3:9; Leviticus 7:3; Leviticus 8:25; Leviticus 9:19), where the Revised Version (British and American) correctly renders "fat tail." Reference is here had to the broad tail of the Syrian sheep, which occasionally weighs as much as 20 lbs., and is considered one of the daintiest portions of mutton. It was one of those portions of the peace and trespass offering which were not eaten by the priest or the sacrificer, but which with other choice portions were waved before the Lord and wholly burnt on the altar as a sweet savor unto Yahweh.

451. alyah -- the fat tail (of sheep)
... rump. From 'alah (in the original sense of strength); the stout part, ie The fat
tail of the Oriental sheep -- rump. see HEBREW 'alah. 450, 451. alyah. 452 > ...
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The Letters of the Popes as Sources of History.
... I have used the carefully emended and supplemented German edition of
Roehrbacher's history, by various writers"Rump and others. St. ...
/.../allies/the formation of christendom volume vi/the letters of the popes.htm

Papal Infallibility Explained, and Tested by Tradition and ...
... Hermann Rump: Die Unfehlbarkeit den Papstes und die Stellung der in Deutschland
verbreiteten theologischen Lehrb?�cher zu dieser Lehre, M?�nster, 1870 (173 pp ...
/.../ 34 papal infallibility explained.htm

The Manner of Our Offering Sacrifices.
... the altar with their blood; but they lay upon the altar the kidneys and the caul,
and all the fat, and the lobe of the liver, together with the rump of the lamb ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 9 the manner of.htm

It was Friday Night, and Diamond, Like the Rest of the Household.. ...
... that, Diamond?". "Kick! You couldn't kick if you tried. You might heave
your rump up half a foot, but for lashing out"-oho! If you ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 32 it was friday.htm

Preface by the Editor.
... Afterwards, however, those that I wrote to better understood me.". "At the same
time, the Rump, or Commonwealth, which so much abhorred persecution, and were ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/preface by the editor.htm

Justinian.
The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI. <. ...
/.../allies/the formation of christendom volume vi/chapter iv justinian.htm

The Absurdity and Impiety of the Heathen Mysteries and Fables ...
... Athenians to Aphrodite Het??ra (the courtesan), and the Syracusans to Aphrodite
Kallipygos, whom Nicander has somewhere called Kalliglutos (with beautiful rump ...
/.../clement/exhortation to the heathen/chapter ii the absurdity and impiety.htm

Literature of Church History.
... oct.; 4th ed. by Chantral, 1864 sqq. A German translation by H?�lskamp, Rump and
others appeared at M?�nster, 1860 sqq. [16] M?�nster, 1819-'34, 5 vols 8vo. ...
/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 7 literature of church.htm

The Westminster Assembly.
... candidates for the ministry, meeting every Thursday, [1443] till March 25, 1652,
when it informally broke up before the dissolution of the 'Rump' Parliament by ...
/.../ 93 the westminster assembly.htm

St. Gregory the Great.
The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI. <. ...
/.../allies/the formation of christendom volume vi/chapter v st gregory the.htm

Rump (5 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) The hind or tail end; a fag-end; a remnant. Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia. RUMP. ... Multi-Version Concordance Rump (5 Occurrences). ...
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Rump-bone (1 Occurrence)
Rump-bone. Rump, Rump-bone. Run . Multi-Version Concordance
Rump-bone (1 Occurrence). Leviticus 3:9 And he shall offer ...
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Covereth (61 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:22 Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that
covereth the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys ...
/c/covereth.htm - 24k

Inwards (24 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:22 Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that
covereth the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys ...
/i/inwards.htm - 14k

Caul (12 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:22 Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that
covereth the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys ...
/c/caul.htm - 12k

Pygarg (1 Occurrence)
... The Septuagint pugargos (from puge, "rump," and argos, "white") was used
by Herodotus (iv.192) as the name of an antelope. A white ...
/p/pygarg.htm - 9k

Sheep (413 Occurrences)
... The tail was no doubt the "rump" so frequently referred to in the Levitical
sacrifices (Exodus 29:22; Leviticus 3:9; 7:3; 9:19). ...
/s/sheep.htm - 52k

Shoulder (72 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:22 Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that
covereth the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys ...
/s/shoulder.htm - 37k

Lag (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (a.) Last made; hence, made of refuse; inferior. 4. (n.) One who lags; that which
comes in last. 5. (n.) The fag-end; the rump; hence, the lowest class. ...
/l/lag.htm - 7k

Gazelle (12 Occurrences)
... The general coloration is tawny, but it is creamy white below and on the rump,
and has a narrow white line from above the eye to the nostril. ...
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