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The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:1-16

Our recognition of the hand of God in the blessings of life. The fact that the law of the meat offering follows that of the burnt offering is itself significant. It suggests— I. THE TRUE ORDER OF THE DIVINE LIFE IN MAN . It is, indeed, a mistake for the human teacher to attempt to lay down precise lines of thought and feeling along which souls must move. "The progress of religion in the soul" varies with individual experience. The action of God's Spirit is not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:2

He shall take there out his handful. This was the task of the priest. The handful that he took and burnt upon the altar has the technical and significative name of the memorial. It acted as a memorial before God, in the same way as Cornelius's prayers and alms—"Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God" ( Acts 10:4 )—being something which should cause God to think graciously of the offerer. The frankincense is not mixed with the flour and the oil and the salt, as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:3

The remnant of the meat offering shall be Aaron's and his sons'. The meat offerings must have gone far to supply the priests with farinaceous food, as, for every handful of flour burnt on the altar, nearly a gallon went to the priests. They had to eat it within the precincts of the tabernacle, as was the case with all meats that were most holy, viz. the minchahs , the shew-bread, and the flesh of the sin offering and of the trespass offering ( Leviticus 10:12 ). Other meats assigned to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:3-10

Priest and people: reciprocal services. Two things are stated in the Law concerning the priesthood. I. THAT EVERY POSSIBLE THING WAS DONE TO IMPART TO THEM PECULIAR SANCTITY . They were separated and sanctified by various ceremonies and services. II. THAT SPECIAL SANCTITY WAS ASSOCIATED IN THE MINDS OF THE PEOPLE WITH THEIR PERSON AND OFFICE . So much so that offerings given to them were lawfully regarded as presented to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:4-11

The second form of meat offering, when the flour and oil were made up into four varieties of cakes. The ritual of offering is not different from that of the first form. The frankincense is not mentioned, but doubtless is understood. The rabbinical rule, that meat offerings, when following upon burnt offerings or peace offerings, had no frankincense burnt with them, rests on no solid foundation. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:4-16

The various kinds of meat offerings. Without dwelling on every minute regulation, the following main points may be distinguished as representative. I. OFFERED FOOD . Acknowledgment of dependence. Praise for life and its gifts. Joys and pleasures should be consecrated. The will of God in them and over them. Family worship a duty. Recognition of God in common life. Firstfruits are God's, not the remnant or gleanings of our faculties and opportunities, but all. II. OFFERING ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:7-13

The offering of daily life. It is interesting to perceive how the instructions here recorded made it possible for all classes of the people to bring sacrifices to Jehovah. None could complain of want of sufficient means or of the necessary cooking utensils. All such objections are forestalled by these inclusive arrangements. Whether consisting of "cakes" or "wafers," whether baked on a fiat iron plate or boiled in a pot, the offering was lawful and acceptable. How, then, can we imagine... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:11-12

Ye shall burn no leaven nor any honey, in any offering of the Lord made by fire. Leaven and honey are not forbidden to be offered to the Lord; on the contrary, in the next verse they are commanded to be offered. The prohibition only extends to their being burnt on the altar, owing, no doubt, to the effect of fire upon them in making them swell and froth, thus creating a repulsive appearance which, as we shall see, throughout the Mosaic legislation, represents moral evil. The firstfruits of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:11-13

Notable things. After describing the minchah under sundry forms, and before proceeding to the meat offering of the firstfruits, certain notable things are mentioned which the minchah has in common with sacrifices in general. These now claim attention, viz.— I. THE PROHIBITION OF LEAVEN (verse. 11). The reasons of this appear to be: 1 . Because of its fermenting properties. 2 . That the Hebrews might be reminded of their deliverance from Egypt. II. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:11-13

Purity in worship. When the Hebrew worshipper had presented his burnt offering, had sought forgiveness of sin, and had dedicated himself to God in sacred symbolism, he then brought of the produce of the land, of that which constituted his food; and by presenting flour, oil, and wine, with frankincense, he owned his indebtedness to Jehovah. In engaging in this last act of worship, he was to do that which spoke emphatically of purity in approaching the Holy One of Israel. By Divine direction... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:1-16

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The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:4-11

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The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:7-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:11-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:11-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 2:11-13

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