The Church Fathers on this verse

Leviticus 8:20Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

And cutting the ram into pieces, the head thereof, and the joints, and the fat he burnt in the fire.

Douay-Rheims

וְאֶת־הָאַ֔יִל נִתַּ֖ח לִנְתָחָ֑יו וַיַּקְטֵ֤ר מֹשֶׁה֙ אֶת־הָרֹ֔אשׁ וְאֶת־הַנְּתָחִ֖ים וְאֶת־הַפָּֽדֶר׃

Hebrew (Masoretic text)

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One Church Father comments on this verse

Nilus of Sinai

5th centuryChurch Father

Moses, who completely renounced the pleasure of food, refers to the womb and the feet washed with water (Leviticus 8:20); by "womb," he is indicating enjoyment and by "feet," he signifies elevation and success. However, one who thrives cleanses what is within the womb, rather than the entire womb itself. Additionally, there is a significant distinction between the terms wash and heal (Numbers 8:7), as the former is an act of choice, while the latter occurs through divine mandate.

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