Bible Dictionaries
Leg
Holman Bible Dictionary
The upper leg or thigh was regarded as the one of the choicest parts of a sacrifice and was reserved for the priests (Leviticus 7:32-34 ). The first term translated leg in Isaiah 47:2 (KJV) is also translated robe (NRSV) or shirt(s) (NAS, NIV, REB).
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Leg'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/l/leg.html. 1991.