What is the meaning of Leviticus 2:3? The remainder of the grain offering When Israel brought a grain offering, only a handful was burned on the altar (Leviticus 2:2). • God always received the first, choicest portion, underscoring His supreme worth (Proverbs 3:9). • By stating “the remainder,” Scripture shows that after God’s portion, something tangible still remained for His servants—nothing was wasted (John 6:12). • This rhythm of divine first, human second mirrors the manna pattern: gather, set aside for Sabbath, trust God, then enjoy His provision (Exodus 16:22–30). Shall belong to Aaron and his sons Having fed His priests, God visibly cared for those who served at the tabernacle. • Priests owned no tribal land (Numbers 18:20), so the Lord Himself became their inheritance, often through offerings like this one (Deuteronomy 18:1–2). • This principle carries forward: “The worker deserves his wages” (1 Timothy 5:18), and “those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel” (1 Corinthians 9:13–14). • By assigning the remainder to Aaron’s family, God knit together worship and daily bread—service to Him was never meant to starve His servants. It is a most holy part The phrase “most holy” (Leviticus 6:17; Numbers 18:9) lifts the grain offering above ordinary meals. • Priests could not treat it casually; they ate it “in a holy place” (Leviticus 6:16). • Holiness protected both priest and people. Mishandling holy food led to judgment, as Eli’s sons discovered when they treated offerings with contempt (1 Samuel 2:12–17). • Calling common flour “most holy” reminds us that daily provisions turn sacred when devoted to God (Colossians 3:23–24). Of the food offerings to the LORD “Food offerings” is an umbrella term for grain, burnt, and fellowship sacrifices (Leviticus 1–3). • Every aroma rising from the altar belonged to the Lord first (Leviticus 1:9). • By linking priestly rations to “food offerings,” God showed that ministry and table fellowship intertwine; worship feeds the soul while sustaining the body (Psalm 23:5). • Ultimately, these offerings foreshadowed the Bread of Life, Jesus, who both satisfies God’s righteous requirements and feeds His people eternally (John 6:32–35; Hebrews 10:10). summary Leviticus 2:3 paints a vivid picture of worship that meets real needs. God receives the first portion, priests receive the remainder, and the whole process is stamped “most holy.” In this simple arrangement of flour and fire, the Lord demonstrates His priority, His provision, and His persistent call to treat sacred things with reverence—lessons that still shape how we honor Him and care for His servants today. |
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