The Definition of the word Flesh-hook

Flesh-hook

A many-pronged fork used in the sacrificial services (1 Sam. "2:13, 14; Ex. 27:3; 38:3) by the priest in drawing away the" "flesh. The fat of the sacrifice, together with the breast and" "shoulder (Lev. 7:29-34), were presented by the worshipper to the" "priest. The fat was burned on the alter (3:3-5), and the breast" and shoulder became the portion of the priests. But Hophni and "Phinehas, not content with this, sent a servant to seize with a" flesh-hook a further portion.