What is the meaning of Leviticus 7:9? Likewise • This word ties verse 9 back to verse 8, where the priest receives the hide of the burnt offering. The same principle of God-provided provision continues here (Leviticus 7:8–10). • It signals that the instruction is not isolated; it stands in harmony with all preceding statutes about offerings (Leviticus 2:1–3; 6:14–18). every grain offering • Nothing is exempt—whether offered by rich or poor, the rule covers all cereal sacrifices (Leviticus 2:1). • God’s inclusiveness shows His orderly care for both worshiper and priest, echoing Numbers 18:8–9, where every contribution is counted as the priest’s due. that is baked in an oven • Some grain offerings were prepared as loaves or cakes in a closed oven (Leviticus 2:4). • The enclosed heat portrays completeness and purity, mirroring Romans 12:1, where believers are urged to offer themselves wholly to God. or cooked in a pan or on a griddle • A pan (flat plate) or griddle (likely deeper or perforated) allowed quick, even cooking (Leviticus 2:5–7). • Multiple methods meant any worshiper could participate, much like the varied spiritual gifts recognized in 1 Peter 4:10. belongs to the priest • God appoints the priestly share as their livelihood (Deuteronomy 18:3–5). • Receiving part of the offering underscores the principle that “those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar” (1 Corinthians 9:13). who presents it • The specific officiating priest, not the entire priesthood, enjoys this portion (Leviticus 7:14, 33). • The worker’s right to first share in the harvest is affirmed again in 2 Timothy 2:6. summary Leviticus 7:9 affirms that every grain offering—however it is cooked—is God’s appointed provision for the priest who brings it to the altar. By ensuring the priest receives his due, the Lord demonstrates both His justice and His care for those who minister before Him, while reminding worshipers that all their gifts ultimately return to His servants and His service. |
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