King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Then shall he bring it to the priest, and the priest shall take his handful of it, [even] a memorial thereof, and burn [it] on the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: it [is] a sin offering.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He is to bring it to the cohen, and the cohen is to take a handful of it as its reminder portion and make it go up in smoke on the altar on top of the offerings for ADONAI made by fire; it is a sin offering.
Berean Standard Bible:
He is to bring it to the priest, who shall take a handful from it as a memorial portion and burn it on the altar atop the offerings made by fire to the LORD; it is a sin offering.
American Standard Version:
And he shall bring it to the priest, and the priest shall take his handful of it as the memorial thereof, and burn it on the altar, upon the offerings of Jehovah made by fire: it is a sin-offering.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Then shall he bring{H935} it to the priest{H3548}, and the priest{H3548} shall take{H7061} his handful{H4393}{H7062} of it, even a memorial{H234} thereof, and burn{H6999} it on the altar{H4196}, according to the offerings made by fire{H801} unto the LORD{H3068}: it is a sin offering{H2403}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 2:9
- 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.
Leviticus 4:35
- And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.
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:
Leviticus 3:11
- And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: [it is] the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD.
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.
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.
Numbers 5:26
- And the priest shall take an handful of the offering, [even] the memorial thereof, and burn [it] upon the altar, and afterward shall cause the woman to drink the water.
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Commentary for Leviticus 5:12
1. **Themes:**
- **Sin and Atonement:** Leviticus 5:12 is part of a larger section that deals with the various types of sacrifices and offerings that the Israelites were to bring for the atonement of sins. The sin offering was specifically for unintentional sins, emphasizing the need for reconciliation with God.
- **Priestly Role:** The verse underscores the role of the priest as a mediator between God and the people. The priest was responsible for receiving the offering and presenting it to God on behalf of the individual making the offering.
- **Remembrance before God:** The concept of a "memorial" indicates that the offering was a way for the worshipper to be remembered before God, symbolizing a restored relationship.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Mosaic Law:** Leviticus is part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses, and contains the laws given to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. These laws were to govern their worship, moral conduct, and ritual purity.
- **Wilderness Period:** The book was likely written during the 40-year wilderness wandering, as the Israelites were forming their identity as a nation and learning how to live in covenant with God.
- **Cultic Practice:** The detailed instructions for offerings reflect the religious practices of the time, which involved animal sacrifices and grain offerings as expressions of repentance, thanksgiving, and devotion to God.
In summary, Leviticus 5:12 highlights the importance of atonement for sins through a system of offerings administered by priests, reflecting the religious and cultural practices of the ancient Israelites as they sought to maintain a right relationship with God.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - 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: H7061
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָמַץ
Transliteration: qâmats
Pronunciation: kaw-mats'
Description: a primitive root; to grasp with the hand; take an handful. - Strong's Number: H4393
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְלֹא
Transliteration: mᵉlôʼ
Pronunciation: mel-o'
Description: rarely מְלוֹא; or מְלוֹ; (Ezekiel [41:8), from מָלֵא; fulness (literally or figuratively); [idiom] all along, [idiom] all that is (there-) in, fill, ([idiom] that whereof...was) full, fulness, (hand-) full, multitude. - Strong's Number: H7062
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֹמֶץ
Transliteration: qômets
Pronunciation: ko'mets
Description: from קָמַץ; a grasp, i.e. handful; handful. - 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: 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. - Strong's Number: H2403
There are 272 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַטָּאָה
Transliteration: chaṭṭâʼâh
Pronunciation: khat-taw-aw'
Description: or חַטָּאת; from חָטָא; an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender; punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering).