New International Reader's Version

Leviticus 1:11-16 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

11. " 'It must be killed at the north side of the altar in the sight of the Lord. The priests who are in Aaron's family line must sprinkle its blood against every side of the altar.

12. " 'The animal must be cut into pieces. The priest must place them on the burning wood on the altar. The pieces include the head and the fat.

13. " 'The inside parts must be washed with water. The legs must also be washed. The priest must bring all of it to the altar. He must burn it there. " 'It is a burnt offering. It is an offering that is made with fire. It gives a smell that is pleasant to the Lord.

14. " 'If the offering to the Lord is a burnt offering of birds, it must be a dove or a young pigeon.

15. " 'The priest must bring it to the altar. He must twist its head off. Then he must burn the rest of the bird on the altar. Its blood must be emptied out on the side of the altar.

16. " 'The priest must remove the small bag inside the bird's throat. He must also remove what is in the bag. Then he must throw all of it to the east side of the altar. That is where the ashes are.