Leviticus 6:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For every meat offering for the priest shall be wholly burnt: it shall not be eaten.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Every grain offering that a priest makes for himself must be completely burned up—none of it should be eaten.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse establishes that when priests made grain offerings for themselves, the entire offering had to be burned rather than eaten, showing complete dedication to God.

📚 Historical Context

This command was part of God's detailed instructions to Moses about priestly duties and offerings in the tabernacle. While regular Israelites could eat portions of certain offerings, priests had stricter requirements when offering sacrifices for themselves. This distinction emphasized the higher standard of holiness expected from those who served as mediators between God and the people.

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