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Liber Leviticus, 2

1. anima cum obtulerit oblationem sacrificii Domino simila erit ejus oblatio fundetque super eam oleum et ponet tus

1. When any one shall offer an oblation of sacrifice to the Lord, his offering shall be of fine flour, and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense,

2. ac deferet ad filios Aaron sacerdotes quorum unus tollet pugillum plenum similæ et olei ac totum tus et ponet memoriale super altare in odorem suavissimum Domino

2. And shall bring it to the sons of Aaron the priests: and one of them shall take a handful of the flour and oil, and all the frankincense, and shall put it a memorial upon the altar for a most sweet savour to the Lord.

3. quod autem reliquum fuerit de sacrificio erit Aaron et filiorum ejus sanctum sanctorum de oblationibus Domini

3. And the remnant of the sacrifice shall be Aaron's, and his sons', holy of holies of the offerings of the Lord.

4. cum autem obtuleris sacrificium coctum in clibano de simila panes scilicet absque fermento conspersos oleo et lagana azyma oleo lita

4. But when thou offerest a sacrifice baked in the oven of flour, to wit, loaves without leaven, tempered with oil, and unleavened wafers, anointed with oil:

5. si oblatio tua fuerit de sartagine similæ conspersæ oleo et absque fermento

5. If thy oblation be from the fryingpan, of flour tempered with oil, and without leaven,

6. divides eam minutatim et fundes supra oleum

6. Thou shalt divide it into little pieces, and shalt pour oil upon it.

7. sin autem de craticula sacrificium æque simila oleo conspergetur

7. And if the sacrifice be from the gridiron, in like manner the flour shall be tempered with oil:

8. quam offeres Domino tradens manibus sacerdotis

8. And when thou offerest it to the Lord, thou shalt deliver it to the hands of the priest.

9. qui cum obtulerit eam tollet memoriale de sacrificio et adolebit super altare in odorem suavitatis Domino

9. And when he hath offered it, he shall take a memorial out of the sacrifice, and burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour to the Lord.

10. quicquid autem reliquum est erit Aaron et filiorum ejus sanctum sanctorum de oblationibus Domini

10. And whatsoever is left, shall be Aaron's, and his sons', holy of holies of the offerings of the Lord.

11. omnis oblatio quæ offertur Domino absque fermento fiet nec quicquam fermenti ac mellis adolebitur in sacrificio Domini

11. Every oblation that is offered to the Lord shall be made without leaven, neither shall any leaven or honey be burnt in the sacrifice to the Lord.

12. primitias tantum eorum offeretis et munera super altare vero non ponentur in odorem suavitatis

12. You shall offer only the firstfruits of them and gifts: but they shall not be put upon the altar, for a savour of sweetness,

13. quicquid obtuleris sacrificii sale condies nec auferes sal fœderis Dei tui de sacrificio tuo in omni oblatione offeres sal

13. Whatsoever sacrifice thou offerest, thou shalt season it with salt, neither shalt thou take away the salt of the covenant of thy God from thy sacrifice. In all thy oblations thou shalt offer salt.

14. sin autem obtuleris munus primarum frugum tuarum Domino de spicis adhuc virentibus torres eas igni et confringes in morem farris et sic offeres primitias tuas Domino

14. But if thou offer a gift of the firstfruits of thy corn to the Lord, of the ears yet green, thou shalt dry it at the fire, and break it small like meal, and so shalt thou offer thy firstfruits to the Lord,

15. fundens supra oleum et tus inponens quia oblatio Domini est

15. Pouring oil upon it and putting on frankincense, because it is the oblation of the Lord.

16. de qua adolebit sacerdos in memoriam muneris partem farris fracti et olei ac totum tus

16. Whereof the priest shall burn for a memorial of the gift, part of the corn broken small and of the oil, and all the frankincense.



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Footnotes:

2:1-3 - The grain offering was a thank offering, representing the sustenance God provides. By offering the fruit of the land, the Israelites acknowledged God as the source of all provision (see also Deuteronomy 26:1-2 and Matthew 6:11).

2:4-7 - Grain offerings could be presented in various forms: baked, fried, or boiled. This reflects the flexibility of worship, valuing the heart behind the sacrifice rather than the ritual (see also Colossians 3:17 and Hebrews 13:15).

2:8-10 - Part of the grain offering was burned on the altar, while the rest was given to the priests. This represented the sustenance of those who served in the temple and the support of God's work (see also 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 and Numbers 18:9-10).

2:11-13 - No grain offering should contain leaven, but should be seasoned with salt. Leaven represents the corruption of sin, while salt symbolizes purity and the preservation of the covenant with God (see also Matthew 5:13 and Mark 9:49-50).

2:14-16 - The firstfruits of new grain were to be offered to the Lord, symbolizing God's priority in all things. The principle of firstfruits teaches us to give God the first and best of everything we have (see also Proverbs 3:9 and Romans 11:16).

Verses related to Liber Leviticus, 2:

Leviticus chapter 2 details the grain offering. What spiritual lessons can we extract from this type of offering? This instructional text describes the different types of grain offerings, including flour, bread, and grains. The chapter emphasizes the inclusion of olive oil, frankincense, and salt, as well as the prohibition of yeast and honey. Leviticus 2 presents the grain offering as an act of gratitude and dedication to God. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that illuminate the symbolism and importance of these offerings in the life of faith.

Matthew 5:13: "You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its flavor, how can you restore it? It will be of no use except to be thrown away and trampled on by men." - Jesus alludes to the grain offering of Leviticus 2:13, which should always be salty, to describe the role of disciples in the world.

1 Corinthians 5:7: "Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be new and unleavened dough, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover Lamb, was sacrificed." - Paul references the prohibition of yeast in grain offerings in Leviticus 2:11, relating it to spiritual purity.

Colossians 4:6: "Your speech should always be pleasant and seasoned with salt, so that you know how to respond to each person." - Paul uses the metaphor of salt, mentioned in Leviticus 2:13, to instruct the speech of believers.

Mark 9:49: "Each will be salted with fire." - Jesus makes a cryptic allusion to the salt of grain offerings in Leviticus 2:13, possibly referring to the purification of believers.

1 Peter 2:5: "You also, like living stones, are being built up into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." - Peter uses the language of the offerings of Leviticus 2 to describe the spiritual service of believers.

FAQ:

What were the grain offerings mentioned in Leviticus 2?

Grain offerings consisted of finely ground grain, oil, and frankincense. They were brought as a thank offering and were partially burned on the altar. (Leviticus 2:1-2)

What were the rules for grain offerings?

Grain offerings could not contain yeast or honey, but were to be seasoned with salt, symbolizing purity and the everlasting covenant with God. (Leviticus 2:11-13)

What was the significance of the grain offerings?

Grain offerings represented gratitude for God’s provision and served as a symbol of fellowship between God and His people. (Leviticus 2:4-7)

Why was yeast prohibited in grain offerings?

Leaven, often associated with corruption and sin, was forbidden to ensure that the offering would be pure and without blemish before God. (Leviticus 2:11)

How did grain offerings reflect worship of God?

Grain offerings symbolized sincere worship and gratitude to God for His provision, offering the best of the harvest as an expression of faith. (Leviticus 2:1-2)


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