King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And of it he shall offer one out of the whole oblation [for] an heave offering unto the LORD, [and] it shall be the priest's that sprinkleth the blood of the peace offerings.
Complete Jewish Bible:
From each kind of offering he is to present one as a gift for ADONAI; it will belong to the cohen who splashes the blood of the peace offerings against the altar.
Berean Standard Bible:
From the cakes he must present one portion of each offering as a contribution to the LORD. It belongs to the priest who sprinkles the blood of the peace offering.
American Standard Version:
And of it he shall offer one out of each oblation for a heave-offering unto Jehovah; it shall be the priest’s that sprinkleth the blood of the peace-offerings.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And of it he shall offer{H7126} one{H259} out of the whole oblation{H7133} for an heave offering{H8641} unto the LORD{H3068}, and it shall be the priest's{H3548} that sprinkleth{H2236} the blood{H1818} of the peace offerings{H8002}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 18:19
- All the heave offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer unto the LORD, have I given thee, and thy sons and thy daughters with thee, by a statute for ever: it [is] a covenant of salt for ever before the LORD unto thee and to thy seed with thee.
Exodus 29:27
- And thou shalt sanctify the breast of the wave offering, and the shoulder of the heave offering, which is waved, and which is heaved up, of the ram of the consecration, [even] of [that] which [is] for Aaron, and of [that] which is for his sons:
Exodus 29:28
- And it shall be Aaron's and his sons' by a statute for ever from the children of Israel: for it [is] an heave offering: and it shall be an heave offering from the children of Israel of the sacrifice of their peace offerings, [even] their heave offering unto the LORD.
Numbers 31:41
- And Moses gave the tribute, [which was] the LORD'S heave offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.
Numbers 31:29
- Take [it] of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, [for] an heave offering of the LORD.
Numbers 18:24
- But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer [as] an heave offering unto the LORD, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.
Numbers 18:32
- And ye shall bear no sin by reason of it, when ye have heaved from it the best of it: neither shall ye pollute the holy things of the children of Israel, lest ye die.
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Commentary for Leviticus 7:14
1. Themes:
- Sacrifice and Offerings: The verse emphasizes the practice of offerings in ancient Israelite worship, specifically the heave offering, which was a type of peace offering.
- Priestly Role: It highlights the role of the priesthood in mediating the relationship between God and the people through the act of sprinkling the blood, an essential element of the sacrificial ritual.
- Divine Portion: The concept that a portion of the offering is designated specifically for the Lord, acknowledging God's sovereignty and the need to give back to the divine.
- Support for the Priesthood: The verse also reflects the idea that the priests, who perform the sacred duties, are to be supported by the offerings, which is part of the broader theme of providing for religious leaders.
2. Historical Context:
- The book of Leviticus is part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses, and is believed to have been written during the time of the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness, after their exodus from Egypt (c. 1440-1400 BCE).
- Leviticus is a manual of regulations and instructions for worship and religious ceremonies, given to the Israelites to guide them in their religious practices.
- The laws and rituals outlined in Leviticus, including those in chapter 7 regarding peace offerings, were central to the religious life of ancient Israel and were meant to maintain the purity and holiness of the community before God.
- The peace offering, in particular, was one of several types of offerings that could be made by an individual, which included thank offerings and vow offerings. These offerings celebrated fellowship and communion with God, and the heave offering was a specific part of this ritual, where a portion was elevated as a gift to God before the rest was consumed by the offerer or given to the priests.
- The detailed instructions for sacrifices and offerings reflect the importance of atonement, gratitude, and communal feasting as part of the religious experience of the Israelites.
- The verse also reflects the economic system of the priesthood, where the priests received their sustenance from the sacrifices brought by the people, reinforcing the sacred bond between the priests and the community they served.
*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: H7126
There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרַב
Transliteration: qârab
Pronunciation: kaw-rab'
Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. - Strong's Number: H259
There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶחָד
Transliteration: ʼechâd
Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, - Strong's Number: H7133
There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קׇרְבָּן
Transliteration: qorbân
Pronunciation: kor-bawn'
Description: or קֻרְבָּן; from קָרַב; something brought near the altar, i.e. a sacrificial present; oblation, that is offered, offering. - Strong's Number: H8641
There are 63 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּרוּמָה
Transliteration: tᵉrûwmâh
Pronunciation: ter-oo-maw'
Description: or תְּרֻמָה; (Deuteronomy 12:11), from רוּם; a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute; gift, heave offering (shoulder), oblation, offered(-ing). - 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: 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: H2236
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָרַק
Transliteration: zâraq
Pronunciation: zaw-rak'
Description: a primitive root; to sprinkle (fluid or solid particles); be here and there, scatter, sprinkle, strew. - Strong's Number: H1818
There are 295 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּם
Transliteration: dâm
Pronunciation: dawm
Description: from דָּמַם (compare אָדַם); blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. drops of blood); blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. - Strong's Number: H8002
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁלֶם
Transliteration: shelem
Pronunciation: sheh'-lem
Description: from שָׁלַם; properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks; peace offering.