Genesis 15:10
10 And he brought him all these, ecut them in half, and laid each half over against the other. fBut he did not cut the birds in half.
Leviticus 1:17
17 He shall tear it open by its wings, but shall hnot sever it completely. And the priest shall burn it on the altar, on the wood that is on the fire. It is a burnt offering, a food offering with a pleasing aroma to the Lord.