The book covers the laws given by god for sacrifices, offerings, prescriptions for various types of uncleanness, lawfull and prohibited food to. Any israelite or any foreigner residing in israel who sacrifices any of his children to molek is to be put to death. All these offerings taken together give us a full view of christ and his great sacrificial work on the cross of calvary. They are to pour olive oil on it, put incense on it 2 and take it to aarons sons the priests. In leviticus chapter 1, we looked at the sacrificial ritual call in hebrew. Cakes and wafers, or whatever was baked in the oven, leviticus 2. The parashah lays out the laws of sacrifices, korbanot. In these five offerings we have a most wonderful presentation in typical language of types and shadows of the person and work of the lord jesus christ, the true lamb of god which taketh away the sin of the world john 1.
Again and again he refers to the law of sacrifices as taught in leviticus. As we look at all the sacrifices and offerings, we will be able to see jesus in them all. I am the lord 3 say unto them, whosoever he be of all your seed among your generations, that goeth unto the. Often, bibles will translate this type of offering into the word mealmaking this a meal offering. Bible commentary on the book of leviticus, chapter 2, by dr. Leviticus 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. While the book addresses issues of the levites responsibilities, much more significantly, all the priests are instructed in how they are to assist the people in worship, and the people are informed about how to live a holy life. Leviticus 2 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. Leviticus 2 in this chapter we have the law concerning the meatoffering. The book of leviticus also serves as a reference point for the new testament, especially when there is reference to sacrifices, feasts or liturgy, such as the presentation of jesus in the temple luke 2.
Even though it contains levis name, it was written concerning the priesthood in general, not only to the levites. This indicates that the tabernacle was now completed. Now let us go back to the book of leviticus and in chapter 1, the first four verses. Israel is still camped out at the base of mount sinai, and they will remain there all through the book of leviticus.
Put it in a dish, sprinkle olive oil and incense on the flour, 2 and take it to the priests from aarons family. Leviticus and the true sacrifice this article provides a good introduction to leviticus, showing how even the least interesting ceremonial books of the old testament foreshadow christ. Leviticus chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. These are the commandments which the lord commanded moses. He died on the cross as our sacrifice for sins during this feast in israel. This chapter provides instructions for the meatoffering, as it is called in this version, but foodoffering is a better translation. Leviticus 3 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 3. In this chapter we have the law concerning the meatoffering.
Leviticus chapter 2 summary is another short chapter that dived into the offering and sacrifices to the lord. Christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of leviticus in easy english. God and moses are the active agents in every chapter in the book of leviticus. Now it came about on the eighth day that moses called aaron and his sons and the elders of israel. Throught the bible in three years apr 26 2020 16 of 150. The first five books of the bible are called the pentateuch, or the law, and are generally accepted as being written by moses. When any one of you brings an offering to the l ord, you shall bring your offering of the livestock. In leviticus the principles of approaching god are shown. This is the second installment for the book of leviticus as we look at the ritual sacrifices and ordinances found in chapter 17 and 2327. The priest burned it and offered the sweet savor to god, but what was left went to aaron and his sons.
God made a way for them to approach him through what 2 things. Leviticus chapter 22 explained discover the 66 books of. The five levitical offerings reflections on their order. One of them will scoop up the incense together with a handful of the flour and oil.
The best understanding of leviticus is by bob deffinbaugh over at who has helped immensely here in my understanding of lev and lev 2 as this sermon reveals. In this chapter and elsewhere it signifies an offering of things inanimate, in opposition to animal sacrifices, described in the former chapter. In addition to these statistics, the language of sacrifice pervades the book. The five offerings of leviticus 17 chart and brief outline. All of us have heard preaching about christ being our passover. Leviticus receives its name from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and means relating to the levites. And this fact is definitely stated in the last verse of leviticus. This chapter contains the law of the meat offering, and gives an account of what it was made of, fine flour, with oil poured, and frankincense put upon it, leviticus 2. The first seven chapters in this book of leviticus told the people how to offer sacrifices. The sacrifices of leviticus part 4 the sacrifices of leviticus part 5 this sermon is the beginning of a new series and is very closely related to the series that i just ended last weekknowing christand is also related to the series i began toward the end of the feast of tabernacles.
It shall then be slaughtered at the entrance of the tent of. Leviticus chapter 22 kjv king james version 1 and the lord spake unto moses, saying. So in both of the first two types of sacrifices were studying, the olah and now the. Being a part of the fivevolume pentateuch, it will always remain important. Intro to leviticus biblica the international bible society. The sacrifices of leviticus part 1 the sacrifices of leviticus part 2. This book is filled with different sacrifices that the israelites offered to the lord god, the laws and specific ways in which these offerings were offered, and how. This book is filled with different sacrifices that the israelites offered to the lord god, the laws and specific ways in which these offerings were offered, and how often they were to offered. Enduring word bible commentary leviticus chapter 12.
Leviticus 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. And shall bring it to the sons of aaron the priests. The reference to salt indicates that the act of sacrifice was a reminder of the eternal. Jesus was not only born with the holy ghost as his father, but was filled with the spirit of god. A gum resin with a pungent, balsamic odor, used in the tabernacle sacrifices. What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of leviticus. Apr 09, 2018 leviticus 2 grain or meal offering duration.
Leviticus chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new. If the people live up to these laws, there will be no need for what. The tribute offering consisting of a grain offering leviticus 2. May 24, 2014 this book is filled with different sacrifices that the israelites offered to the lord god, the laws and specific ways in which these offerings were offered, and how often they were to offered.
Next chapter of leviticus the book of leviticus, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of leviticus, chapter 2 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Leviticus chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary. New testament writers quote the book of leviticus over 15 times. The word meat, however, is improper, as its meaning as now used is different from that attached at the date of our english translation. However just to confuse things a little more, some bible translations have used the. In exodus god saved his people and formed an alliance with them. The king james bible, published in 1611, gave the rendition that is still followed in some versions, and, in those times, meatoffering meant exactly what foodoffering means today. David guzik commentary on leviticus 2 describes the procedure for the grain offering.
Leviticus chapter 2 kjv king james version margie, i support your comments which vividly state the laborous rituals which the israelites had to endure to seek forgiveness of their sins and to be able to commune with their god. Its hebrew title, wayyiqra, is the first word in the hebrew text of the book and means and he i. The first seven chapters in this book of leviticus told the people how to offer sacrifices to god. Why was it bad that aaron and his sons burned the sin offering in leviticus 10. Leviticus 2, new international version niv the bible app. Then the lord spoke to moses, saying, speak to the children of israel, saying. This is the second installment for the book of leviticus. This book explores how the sacrificial rituals and. The first part of the book of leviticus deals with offerings and the one that was offered and the last part of the book deals with feasts.
Much is to be said about gods character and holiness within its text. The story of leviticus picks up where exodus left off. Net bible when a person presents a grain offering to the lord, his offering. Leviticus, barrick placerita baptist church 2005 4 2. Thus, leviticus is best explained as a guidebook for instructing gods people about holy living and worship. Now just as olah is the specific hebrew name for the burnt offering of an animal as described in chapter 1 of leviticus, the sacrificial offering in chapter 2 is in the original hebrew called minchah. Its main subject matteranimal offerings and ritual impurityseems remote from contemporary concerns. Frankincense is used as a type of incense and was the fragrant substance presented to the baby jesus by the magi in matthew 2. And he shall take from it a handful of the fine flour and oil, with all of its frankincense, and the priest shall burn this as its r memorial portion on.
These passages also describe how to use the altar for the sacrifices and the offerings to god. God invites israel to live in close proximity to his holy presence. The lord said 2 when you offer sacrifices to give thanks to me, you must use only your finest flour. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Because the priests represent god, they have a right to those sacrifices. Leviticus chapters 17 free bible commentary in easy english. Leviticus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Everything from sexual conduct to the handling of food, to instructions for worship and religious celebrations, is covered in detail in the book of leviticus. From chapter 17, sacrifice and offerings are laid out for priests and individuals in detail. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation.
The word sacrifice occurs about 40 times, priest is found about 190 times, blood about 85 times, and atonement about 45 times. The chapter continued the ordinance of the offering and sacrifice and began with the meat offering to god. Leviticus chapter 2 chronological pofws bible blog. Home commentaries wesleys explanatory notes leviticus chapter 2.
Hebrew for and he called, the first word in the parashah is the 24th weekly torah portion, parashah in the annual jewish cycle of torah reading and the first in the book of leviticus. When any one shall offer an oblation of sacrifice to the lord, his offering shall be of fine flour. Leviticus is gods picturebook for the children of israel because it pictures the work of jesus christ on the cross. Leviticus 2 contemporary english version cev sacrifices to give thanks to the lord. Leviticus is a difficult book for a modern person to read with reverence and appreciation. The book of leviticus is the book of fellowship or communion. For an explanation of this word see clarkes note on genesis 4. The lord jesus testifies to the fact that moses was the author of leviticus in matthew 8. The week of ordination for aaron and his sons, seen in chapter 8, was now past and it was a new day in verses 12 of this chapter. The sacrificial system could now be implemented in detail.
The idea of the covenant of salt is repeated in numbers 18. Although leviticus does not deal only with the special duties of the levites, it is so named because it concerns mainly the service. If you offer a grain offering of your firstfruits to the lord, you shall offer for the grain offering of your firstfruits green heads of grain roasted on the fire, grain beaten from full heads. In leviticus chapter 12, why is a woman unclean longer if she gives birth to a. Yet almost half of the 6 mitzvot of the torah are found in this book, the text with which young children traditionally began their jewish education. The word holy is mentioned more times in leviticus, than any other book in the bible.
General the first of seven feasts of israel, listed in leviticus 23, is the passover. If a woman has conceived, and borne a male child, then she shall be unclean seven days. Leviticus 2 cev sacrifices to give thanks to the lord bible. Eat this book read proverbs chapter 24 leviticus 2 1 and when any will offer a meat offering unto the lord, his offering shall be of fine flour. Part of the reason for this voluntary sacrifice was so the priests would have food. The book opens with an overview of five types of sacrifices that had been going on in israel for years. Leviticus overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Calmet has remarked that there are five kinds of the minchah mentioned in this chapter. The meat offering actually contains the elements of bread. Calmet has remarked that there are five kinds of the minchah mentioned in this chapter soleth, simple flour or meal, leviticus 2.