King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And all the meat offering that is baken in the oven, and all that is dressed in the fryingpan, and in the pan, shall be the priest's that offereth it.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"'Every grain offering baked in the oven, cooked in a pot or fried on a griddle will belong to the cohen who offers it.
Berean Standard Bible:
Likewise, every grain offering that is baked in an oven or cooked in a pan or on a griddle belongs to the priest who presents it,
American Standard Version:
And every meal-offering that is baken in the oven, and all that is dressed in the frying-pan, and on the baking-pan, shall be the priest’s that offereth it.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And all the meat offering{H4503} that is baken{H644} in the oven{H8574}, and all that is dressed{H6213} in the fryingpan{H4802}, and in the pan{H4227}, shall be the priest's{H3548} that offereth{H7126} it.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 2:3
- And the remnant of the meat offering [shall be] Aaron's and his sons': [it is] a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire.
Leviticus 2:7
- And if thy oblation [be] a meat offering [baken] in the fryingpan, it shall be made [of] fine flour with oil.
Leviticus 2:10
- And that which is left of the meat offering [shall be] Aaron's and his sons': [it is] a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire.
Galatians 6:6
- Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
Numbers 18:9
- This shall be thine of the most holy things, [reserved] from the fire: every oblation of theirs, every meat offering of theirs, and every sin offering of theirs, and every trespass offering of theirs, which they shall render unto me, [shall be] most holy for thee and for thy sons.
Ezekiel 44:29
- They shall eat the meat offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering; and every dedicated thing in Israel shall be theirs.
1 Corinthians 9:7
- Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
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Commentary for Leviticus 7:9
1. **Themes:**
- **Sacrifice and Offerings:** Leviticus 7:9 emphasizes the role of offerings in the Israelite religious system, specifically the meat offerings which were to be consumed by the priests.
- **Priestly Entitlement:** The verse underscores the priestly rights and entitlements within the sacrificial system. The priests were to receive a portion of the offerings as their due for their service in the tabernacle/temple.
- **Holiness and Purity:** The detailed instructions about offerings and who may consume them reflect the importance of holiness and purity in the approach to God.
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.
- **Wilderness Period:** The book was likely written during the 40-year wilderness wandering, as the Israelites were forming their identity as a nation under God's covenant.
- **Cultic Regulations:** Leviticus 7:9 is part of a larger section of the book that outlines the regulations for various types of offerings, including peace offerings, which could be baked, fried, or cooked in a pan.
- **Priestly Role:** During this period, the priesthood was central to Israelite worship. The priests had the responsibility of mediating between God and the people through sacrifices and offerings.
In summary, Leviticus 7:9 reflects the intricate sacrificial system of ancient Israel, which was integral to their worship and religious identity. It highlights the priestly rights to consume certain offerings, reinforcing their role as mediators and emphasizing the sanctity of the offerings made to 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: 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: H644
There are 1966 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָפָה
Transliteration: ʼâphâh
Pronunciation: aw-faw'
Description: a primitive root; to cook, especially to bake; bake(-r, (-meats)). - Strong's Number: H8574
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תַּנּוּר
Transliteration: tannûwr
Pronunciation: tan-noor'
Description: from נִיר; a fire-pot; furnace, oven. - Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H4802
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַרְחֶשֶׁת
Transliteration: marchesheth
Pronunciation: mar-kheh'-sheth
Description: from רָחַשׁ; a stewpan; fryingpan. - Strong's Number: H4227
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַחֲבַת
Transliteration: machăbath
Pronunciation: makh-ab-ath'
Description: from the same as חָבֵת; a pan for baking in; pan. - 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: 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.