Topical Encyclopedia The Altar of Burnt-Offering, also known as the Bronze Altar, was a central element in the worship practices of ancient Israel, as prescribed in the Mosaic Law. It was situated in the courtyard of the Tabernacle and later the Temple, serving as the primary location for sacrifices and offerings to Yahweh. The priests, who were descendants of Aaron, played a crucial role in the rituals associated with the altar, and they derived their support from the offerings made upon it.Biblical Foundation The instructions for the construction and use of the Altar of Burnt-Offering are detailed in the Book of Exodus. "You are to make an altar of acacia wood, five cubits long and five cubits wide; the altar is to be square, and three cubits high" (Exodus 27:1). The altar was overlaid with bronze, symbolizing strength and endurance, and it was equipped with horns on its four corners, which were used in various sacrificial rites. Role of the Priests The priests were responsible for performing the sacrifices on the altar, which included burnt offerings, grain offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings. These sacrifices were essential for atonement, thanksgiving, and maintaining the covenant relationship between God and His people. The priests acted as mediators, ensuring that the offerings were made according to divine instructions. Support Derived from the Altar The priests derived their material support from the offerings made on the altar. According to the Levitical laws, portions of certain sacrifices were allocated to the priests and their families. For instance, Leviticus 7:31-34 states, "The priest shall burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons. You are to give the right thigh to the priest as a contribution from your peace offerings. The son of Aaron who presents the blood and fat of the peace offering shall have the right thigh as a portion." This provision ensured that the priests, who dedicated their lives to the service of the Lord and the community, were sustained by the offerings of the people. The system of support was both practical and symbolic, reinforcing the idea that the priests' sustenance was directly tied to their sacred duties. Spiritual Significance The support derived from the altar underscored the principle that those who serve at the altar share in the offerings of the altar. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where the Apostle Paul writes, "Do you not know that those who serve in the temple eat of the things of the temple, and those who attend to the altar partake in the offerings from the altar?" (1 Corinthians 9:13). This principle highlights the reciprocal relationship between the worship community and its spiritual leaders. In summary, the Altar of Burnt-Offering was not only a place of sacrifice but also a source of sustenance for the priests, who were integral to the worship and spiritual life of Israel. Through the offerings made on the altar, the priests were provided for, enabling them to fulfill their God-given roles in the service of the covenant community. Torrey's Topical Textbook 1 Corinthians 9:13Do you not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? Torrey's Topical Textbook Library The Synagogue at Nazareth - Synagogue-Worship and Arrangements. Appendix iv. An Abstract of Jewish History from the Reign of ... The Jewish World in the Days of Christ - the Jewish Dispersion in ... The Women of the Gospel Narrative the Study of the Early Christian ... Jeremiah and Deuteronomy. (Chs. vii, viii. 8, xi. ) In the House of his Heavenly, and in the Home of his Earthly ... 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