Leviticus 2:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Whatever is left over from the grain offering will belong to Aaron and his sons. It is completely sacred among all the offerings made to the LORD by fire.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains that the leftover grain offerings became food for the priests, and these leftovers were considered completely holy because they came from offerings made to God.

📚 Historical Context

This instruction was given to Moses as part of the detailed laws for worship in ancient Israel. Aaron and his sons were the designated priests who served in the tabernacle, and God provided for their daily needs through portions of the offerings brought by the people. The grain offerings were made from fine flour, oil, and frankincense, representing the people's dedication of their daily bread to God.

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