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Leviticus 2:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When someone wants to bring a grain offering to the LORD, their offering should be made of fine flour. They should pour oil on it and put frankincense on top of it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how God's people should prepare a grain offering using the finest flour, oil, and fragrant incense as an act of worship.

📚 Historical Context

This instruction was given to the Israelites after they left Egypt and were learning how to worship God properly at the tabernacle. Grain offerings were voluntary gifts that expressed thanksgiving and devotion to God, separate from the required sacrifices for sin. The fine flour, oil, and frankincense were valuable items that showed the worshiper was giving their best to God.

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