The burnt offering was the most common sacrifice in the Temple. Its main feature was that the entire victim, except for the skin or hide, was completely burned. The Greek name, meaning “completely burned,” likely derives from this fact. Additionally, the holocaust is divided into three types: large livestock (3-9), small livestock (10-13), and birds (14-17). The offeror places his hand on the large or small livestock before the sacrifice. Note that each type of sacrifice must be performed at a specific location on the altar: to the north (11) or to the east (16). The most frequent and abundant holocausts involved small livestock, especially birds, due to the socioeconomic conditions of the people; only the wealthy could afford to offer a bull. In all three types, the formula that states the purpose of the sacrifice is repeated: “it is a holocaust: an offering of aroma that appeases the Lord” (9.13.17).