King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he brought the meat offering, and took an handful thereof, and burnt [it] upon the altar, beside the burnt sacrifice of the morning.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The grain offering was presented; he took a handful of it and made it go up in smoke on the altar, in addition to the morning's burnt offering.
Berean Standard Bible:
Next he presented the grain offering, took a handful of it, and burned it on the altar in addition to the morning’s burnt offering.
American Standard Version:
And he presented the meal-offering, and filled his hand therefrom, and burnt it upon the altar, besides the burnt-offering of the morning.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he brought{H7126} the meat offering{H4503}, and took{H4390} an handful{H3709} thereof, and burnt{H6999} it upon the altar{H4196}, beside{H905} the burnt sacrifice{H5930} of the morning{H1242}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 2:1
- ¶ And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his offering shall be [of] fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon:
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:
Galatians 2:20
- I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Exodus 29:38
- ¶ Now this [is that] which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.
Exodus 29:42
- [This shall be] a continual burnt offering throughout your generations [at] the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee.
John 6:53
- Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.
Leviticus 3:5
- And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which [is] upon the wood that [is] on the fire: [it is] an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
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Commentary for Leviticus 9:17
Leviticus 9:17 is part of a larger narrative concerning the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests, and the establishment of the Tabernacle worship system in ancient Israel. This verse specifically describes an action performed by Aaron, the newly appointed high priest, during the offerings presented on the eighth day of the consecration ceremony.
In the verse, Aaron brings forward the grain offering, which is a meal offering consisting of fine flour mixed with oil and frankincense. He then takes a handful of this mixture, along with the oil and all the frankincense, and burns it on the altar as a smoke offering to the Lord. This action is significant because it is part of the prescribed ritual that God commanded through Moses to be a pleasing aroma to Him. The grain offering was meant to accompany the burnt offering, which was a sacrifice completely consumed by fire as a symbol of total dedication to God.
The historical context of Leviticus 9:17 is rooted in the establishment of the Mosaic Law and the practices that were to govern the religious life of the Israelites. These rituals were central to the covenant relationship between God and His people, and they served to maintain the holiness of the sanctuary, atone for the sins of the people, and express devotion and gratitude to God. The detailed instructions for worship, including the meat (grain) offering described in this verse, were designed to teach the Israelites about the importance of purity, obedience, and the sacredness of their relationship with the Divine.
In summary, Leviticus 9:17 captures a moment in the intricate ceremonial process that formalized the priestly role and the system of worship in ancient Israel. It reflects the meticulous adherence to divine instruction, the sanctity of worship, and the foundational role of the priesthood in the religious life of the nation.
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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: 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: H4390
There are 240 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָלֵא
Transliteration: mâlêʼ
Pronunciation: maw-lay'
Description: or מָלָא; (Esther 7:5), a primitive root; to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively); accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. - Strong's Number: H3709
There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּף
Transliteration: kaph
Pronunciation: kaf
Description: from כָּפַף; the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); figuratively, power; branch, [phrase] foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon. - 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: H905
There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּד
Transliteration: bad
Pronunciation: bad
Description: from בָּדַד; properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of atree, bar forcarrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with prepositional prefix) as an adverb, apart, only, besides; alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. - Strong's Number: H5930
There are 262 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֹלָה
Transliteration: ʻôlâh
Pronunciation: o-law'
Description: or עוֹלָה; feminine active participle of עָלָה; a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke); ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also עֶוֶל. - Strong's Number: H1242
There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֹּקֶר
Transliteration: bôqer
Pronunciation: bo'-ker
Description: from בָּקַר; properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning; ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow.