Leviticus 2:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And thou shalt put oil upon it, and lay frankincense thereon: it is a meat offering.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And you shall put oil on it and place frankincense on top of it: this is a grain offering.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is giving instructions for preparing a grain offering to God by adding oil and frankincense to make it special and fragrant.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Leviticus, God was providing detailed instructions to the Israelites through Moses about how to perform various sacrifices as part of their worship and covenant relationship with Him. The grain offering described in Leviticus 2 was a voluntary act of devotion, typically made from fine flour mixed with oil and frankincense, symbolizing purity, gratitude, and fellowship with God. This practice occurred during the Israelites' time in the wilderness after the Exodus, helping them maintain holiness and order in their community life.

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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.

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