And all the meat offering that is baken in the oven, and all that is dressed in the fryingpan, and in the pan, shall be the priest’s that offereth it.
Any grain offering that is baked in an oven, or cooked in a frying pan, or prepared in any cooking pan, belongs to the priest who offers it.
This verse establishes that priests get to keep the grain offerings they present to God as part of their provision and payment for their service.
📚 Historical Context
In the ancient Israelite community, God provided detailed instructions through Moses for the sacrificial system, which was central to their worship and atonement practices in the wilderness after the Exodus. Leviticus 7 is part of a section outlining the regulations for various offerings, including grain offerings, to ensure proper handling and distribution. This verse specifies that the priests received the cooked portions of these offerings as their allotted share, reflecting God's provision for those dedicated to tabernacle service.
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