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Leviticus 2:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And if thy oblation be a meat offering baken in a pan, it shall be of fine flour unleavened, mingled with oil.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If you bring a grain offering that's cooked in a pan, it should be made from fine flour without yeast, mixed with oil.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is giving specific instructions for how to prepare one type of grain offering - it must be made with fine flour, no yeast, and oil.

📚 Historical Context

In the context of ancient Israel, the book of Leviticus was given to Moses on Mount Sinai as part of the Mosaic Law, providing detailed instructions for the Israelites' worship and sacrificial system in the Tabernacle. This verse specifically addresses grain offerings, which were voluntary acts of devotion to God, emphasizing the use of pure, unleavened ingredients like fine flour mixed with oil to symbolize holiness and separation from sin. These offerings helped maintain the community's relationship with God by ensuring rituals were performed with care and purity.

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