Vayikra 9:13 — EXTRA

Parshas Shemini · Aliyah 1 · Passuk 13

The Complete Passuk

וְאֶת־הָֽעֹלָ֗ה הִמְצִ֧יאוּ אֵלָ֛יו לִנְתָחֶ֖יהָ וְאֶת־הָרֹ֑אשׁ וַיַּקְטֵ֖ר עַל־הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ:

Chabad.org — Vayikra Chapter 9 with Rashi

Source Citation

Rashbam on Vayikra 9:13.

Sefaria — Rashbam on Vayikra 9:13

Core Text of Chazal

Core Text
ויקטר על המזבח: שם אותם על המזבח ובבא אש של מעלה נקטר:

English: Rashbam explains that the pieces were placed on the altar; when the heavenly fire came, they were consumed.

Rashbam explains that the pieces were placed on the altar; when the heavenly fire came, they were consumed. This gives a direct classical explanation of the action described in the verse.

Type of Learning

Peshat — The source interprets the verse through its wording and context.

What Is Learned

Rashbam explains that the pieces were placed on the altar; when the heavenly fire came, they were consumed. This gives a direct classical explanation of the action described in the verse.