King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the priest shall take from the meat offering a memorial thereof, and shall burn [it] upon the altar: [it is] an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The cohen is to remove the reminder portion of the grain offering and make it go up in smoke on the altar as an offering made by fire, a fragrant aroma for ADONAI.
Berean Standard Bible:
The priest is to remove the memorial portion from the grain offering and burn it on the altar as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
American Standard Version:
And the priest shall take up from the meal-offering the memorial thereof, and shall burn it upon the altar, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the priest{H3548} shall take{H7311} from the meat offering{H4503} a memorial{H234} thereof, and shall burn{H6999} it upon the altar{H4196}: it is an offering made by fire{H801}, of a sweet{H5207} savour{H7381} unto the LORD{H3068}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 2:2
- And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, [to be] an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD:
Philippians 4:18
- But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things [which were sent] from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Leviticus 6:15
- And he shall take of it his handful, of the flour of the meat offering, and of the oil thereof, and all the frankincense which [is] upon the meat offering, and shall burn [it] upon the altar [for] a sweet savour, [even] the memorial of it, unto the LORD.
Exodus 29:18
- And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it [is] a burnt offering unto the LORD: it [is] a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD.
Romans 15:16
- That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
Philippians 2:17
- Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
Ephesians 5:2
- And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
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Commentary for Leviticus 2:9
1. Themes of Leviticus 2:9:
- The concept of a "memorial" or "remembrance" offering, which signifies the act of remembrance before God.
- The role of the priest in mediating the offerings of the people to God.
- The importance of the grain offering (meat offering in some translations, referring to food in general) as a form of worship.
- The requirement for the offering to be completely consumed by fire on the altar, symbolizing its total dedication to God.
- The pleasing aroma to the Lord, indicating divine acceptance and the idea that the worship is favorable to God.
2. Historical Context:
- Leviticus is the third book of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses.
- The book contains laws and rituals given by God to the Israelites through Moses, primarily while they were encamped at Mount Sinai during the Exodus.
- Leviticus 2:9 is part of the detailed instructions concerning various types of sacrifices and offerings that were to be made in the Tabernacle, and later in the Temple.
- These instructions were given to a newly formed nation of Israel, recently freed from slavery in Egypt, to guide them in proper worship and to establish their religious and cultural identity.
- The grain offering was a non-bloody sacrifice, distinct from animal sacrifices, and could be offered by those who could not afford livestock.
- The offering symbolized thanksgiving, dedication, and the acknowledgment of God's provision, as well as the communal sharing of food between the worshiper, the priest, and God.
In summary, Leviticus 2:9 reflects the detailed prescriptions for worship in ancient Israel, emphasizing the sanctity and communal nature of offerings, the role of the priesthood, and the establishment of a religious system that was central to Israelite identity and their relationship with God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. - Strong's Number: H7311
There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רוּם
Transliteration: rûwm
Pronunciation: room
Description: a primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively); bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. - Strong's Number: H4503
There are 194 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִנְחָה
Transliteration: minchâh
Pronunciation: min-khaw'
Description: from an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary); gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. - Strong's Number: H234
There are 278 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַזְכָּרָה
Transliteration: ʼazkârâh
Pronunciation: az-kaw-raw'
Description: from זָכַר; a reminder; specifically remembrance-offering; memorial. - Strong's Number: H6999
There are 112 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָטַר
Transliteration: qâṭar
Pronunciation: kaw-tar'
Description: a primitive root (identical with through the idea of fumigation in a close place and perhaps thus driving out the occupants); to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship); burn (incense, sacrifice) (upon), (altar for) incense, kindle, offer (incense, a sacrifice). - Strong's Number: H4196
There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
Transliteration: mizbêach
Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar. - Strong's Number: H801
There are 357 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִשָּׁה
Transliteration: ʼishshâh
Pronunciation: ish-shaw'
Description: the same as אֶשָּׁה, but used in a liturgical sense; properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice; (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire. - Strong's Number: H5207
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נִיחוֹחַ
Transliteration: nîychôwach
Pronunciation: nee-kho'-akh
Description: or נִיחֹחַ; from נוּחַ; properly, restful, i.e. pleasant; abstractly, delight; sweet (odour). - Strong's Number: H7381
There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֵיחַ
Transliteration: rêyach
Pronunciation: ray'-akh
Description: from רוּחַ; odor (as if blown); savour, scent, smell. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.