Leviticus 2:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thou shalt part it in pieces, and pour oil thereon: it is a meat offering.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You shall break it into pieces and pour oil on it: this is a grain offering.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse gives instructions for preparing a grain offering to God by breaking it into pieces and adding oil.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the detailed instructions God gave to Moses about offerings and sacrifices for the Israelites. The 'meat offering' (better translated as 'grain offering') was one of several types of offerings brought to the tabernacle, made from fine flour, oil, and frankincense. These offerings were a way for the people to worship God and acknowledge His provision for their daily needs.

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