Topical Encyclopedia The term "meat-offering" in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament, refers to what is more accurately described as a "grain offering." The Hebrew word for this offering is "minchah," which signifies a gift or tribute, often in the form of grain or flour. These offerings were an integral part of the sacrificial system instituted by God for the Israelites, as detailed in the Pentateuch, particularly in the book of Leviticus.Biblical Instructions and Components The primary instructions for meat-offerings are found in Leviticus 2. The offering typically consisted of fine flour, oil, and frankincense. Leviticus 2:1 states, "When anyone presents an offering of grain to the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour. He is to pour oil on it, put frankincense on it." The offering could be presented in various forms, including uncooked flour, baked cakes, or wafers, and it was always to be seasoned with salt (Leviticus 2:13: "You must season all your grain offerings with salt. You must not leave the salt of the covenant of your God out of your grain offering. You are to add salt to each of your offerings."). Symbolism and Purpose The meat-offering symbolized the worshiper's dedication and submission to God, acknowledging His provision and sovereignty. It was a way for the Israelites to express gratitude and dependence on God for their daily sustenance. The use of fine flour, oil, and frankincense represented purity, richness, and the pleasing aroma of the offering to God. The absence of leaven and honey (Leviticus 2:11: "No grain offering that you present to the LORD shall be made with leaven, for you are not to burn any leaven or honey as an offering made by fire to the LORD.") signified the need for purity and the avoidance of corruption or fermentation, which leaven symbolized. Ritual and Priestly Role The meat-offering was often presented alongside burnt offerings and peace offerings, serving as a complement to these sacrifices. A portion of the grain offering was burned on the altar as a memorial portion, while the remainder was given to the priests for their sustenance (Leviticus 2:2-3: "The priest shall take a handful of the fine flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this memorial portion on the altar as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. The remainder of the grain offering belongs to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the offerings made by fire to the LORD."). New Testament Perspective In the New Testament, the concept of offerings, including the meat-offering, is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. While the specific practice of grain offerings is not continued in the Christian church, the principles of dedication, thanksgiving, and reliance on God remain central to Christian worship. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 12:1 , exhorts believers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, which echoes the spirit of the Old Testament offerings. Conclusion The meat-offering, as part of the broader sacrificial system, played a crucial role in the religious life of ancient Israel. It served as a tangible expression of worship, gratitude, and covenant relationship with God, pointing forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who fulfills and transcends the Old Testament sacrificial system. Library The Attack on the Book of Leviticus. The Greater Prophets. List of Abbreviations Used in Reference to Rabbinic Writings ... The Manner of Our Offering Sacrifices. Thessalonica Celebration of Constantine's Decennalia. Christ's Estimate of his People Acts XXI The Miraculous Feeding of the Five Thousand Index of Subjects. Thesaurus Meat-offerings (10 Occurrences)Meat-offerings. Meat-offering, Meat-offerings. Meats . Multi-Version Concordance Meat-offerings (10 Occurrences). Numbers ... /m/meat-offerings.htm - 10k Brazen (42 Occurrences) Meats (9 Occurrences) Consecrate (65 Occurrences) Meat-offering (111 Occurrences) Gift (148 Occurrences) Free-will-offerings (6 Occurrences) Free-will (9 Occurrences) Drinkoffering Drink-offering (33 Occurrences) Resources What is a wave offering? | GotQuestions.orgWhy would the aroma of a sacrifice be important to God? | GotQuestions.org What is a sin offering? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Meat-offerings (10 Occurrences)Numbers 29:39 Joshua 22:29 1 Kings 8:64 2 Chronicles 7:7 Ezra 7:17 Nehemiah 13:5 Jeremiah 17:26 Jeremiah 33:18 Ezekiel 45:17 Amos 5:22 Subtopics Meat-Offerings of Jealousy, Without Oil or Incense Meat-Offerings: A Small Part of, Was Consumed on the Altar for a Memorial Meat-Offerings: Always Seasoned With Salt Meat-Offerings: Consisted of Barley Meal Meat-Offerings: Consisted of Fine Flour Meat-Offerings: Consisted of Fine Flour Baked in a Frying Pan Meat-Offerings: Consisted of Fine Flour Baked in a Pan Meat-Offerings: Consisted of Green Ears of Corn Parched Meat-Offerings: Consisted of Unleavened Cakes Baked in the Oven Meat-Offerings: High Priest's Deputy had Care of Meat-Offerings: Laid up in a Chamber of the Temple Meat-Offerings: Materials for Public, often Provided by the Princes Meat-Offerings: No Leaven Used With Meat-Offerings: Not to be offered on Altar of Incense Meat-Offerings: Offered by the High Priest Every Day, Half in the Morning and Half Meat-Offerings: Offered by the Poor for a Trespass offering Meat-Offerings: Offered with all Burnt offerings Meat-Offerings: Offered with the Daily Sacrifices Meat-Offerings: Offered: On the Altar of Burnt offering Meat-Offerings: Oil and Incense Used With Meat-Offerings: The Jews: Condemned for offering, to Idols Meat-Offerings: The Jews: Often not Accepted In Meat-Offerings: The Jews: Often Prevented from offering, by Judgments Meat-Offerings: The Priest's Portion Meat-Offerings: To be Eaten by the Males of the House of Aaron Alone Meat-Offerings: To be Eaten in the Holy Place Meat-Offerings: when offered for a Priest Entirely Consumed by Fire Related Terms Meat-offering (111 Occurrences) Free-will-offerings (6 Occurrences) Drink-offering (33 Occurrences) Burnt-offerings (86 Occurrences) |
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