Leviticus 2:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, part of the beaten corn thereof, and part of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof: it is an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The priest will burn a memorial portion of it—some of the crushed grain and some of the oil, along with all the frankincense. This is a fire offering to the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The priest is instructed to burn a portion of the grain offering as a memorial to God, creating a pleasing aroma that represents the worshiper's devotion.

📚 Historical Context

This verse describes part of the grain offering ritual in ancient Israel's tabernacle worship system. These offerings were given alongside animal sacrifices and represented the people's gratitude to God for providing their daily bread and sustenance. The frankincense was an expensive spice that made the offering especially fragrant when burned.

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Leviticus 2:2

And he should bring it to Aaron's sons, who are the priests. The priest will take a handful of the flour and oil, along with all the frankincense, and burn this portion on the altar as a memorial offering. This fire offering will create a sweet smell that pleases the LORD.

Leviticus 24:7

You must place pure frankincense on each row of bread, so it will serve as a memorial offering—a gift made by fire to the LORD.

Numbers 5:15

Then the husband must bring his wife to the priest, along with her required offering of about two quarts of barley flour. He must not pour oil on it or add frankincense to it, because this is a jealousy offering—a memorial offering that brings wrongdoing into the open.

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