Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical context, offerings for redemption are acts of devotion and obedience, symbolizing atonement, thanksgiving, and dedication to God. These offerings are deeply rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and His people, serving as a means to restore fellowship and express gratitude for divine grace.1. Sin Offering (Leviticus 4:1-35): The sin offering was instituted to atone for unintentional sins and to cleanse the sanctuary from the impurity of sin. It involved the sacrifice of a bull, goat, or lamb, depending on the status of the sinner (priest, leader, or common person). The blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled on the altar, symbolizing purification and forgiveness. Leviticus 4:20 states, "He shall do with this bull just as he did with the bull of the sin offering; he shall do the same with it. Thus the priest will make atonement for them, and they will be forgiven." 2. Guilt Offering (Leviticus 5:14-6:7): Also known as the trespass offering, this was required for specific transgressions, particularly those involving desecration of holy things or acts of deceit. The offering typically involved a ram without blemish, and restitution was made to the offended party, often with an additional fifth of the value. Leviticus 5:16 instructs, "He must make restitution for the sin he has committed against the holy thing, adding a fifth of its value, and give it to the priest. The priest will then make atonement on his behalf with the ram of the guilt offering, and he will be forgiven." 3. Burnt Offering (Leviticus 1:1-17): The burnt offering was a voluntary act of worship, symbolizing the complete surrender to God. It involved the entire animal being consumed by fire on the altar, representing total dedication and atonement for sin. This offering was a pleasing aroma to the Lord, as noted in Leviticus 1:9 : "The priest is to burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, a fire offering of a pleasing aroma to the LORD." 4. Peace Offering (Leviticus 3:1-17): The peace offering, or fellowship offering, was a voluntary sacrifice expressing thanksgiving and communion with God. It could be a male or female animal from the herd or flock, and it was shared among the offerer, the priest, and God. Leviticus 3:5 describes, "Then Aaron’s sons are to burn it on the altar, on top of the burnt offering that is on the burning wood, as a fire offering of a pleasing aroma to the LORD." 5. Grain Offering (Leviticus 2:1-16): This offering consisted of fine flour, oil, and frankincense, symbolizing dedication and gratitude for God's provision. It was often presented alongside burnt offerings and peace offerings. A portion was burned on the altar, while the rest was given to the priests. Leviticus 2:2 states, "He shall bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. 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 a fire offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD." 6. Redemption of the Firstborn (Exodus 13:11-16): The redemption of the firstborn was a symbolic act acknowledging God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt. Every firstborn male, whether human or animal, was consecrated to the Lord. Human firstborns were redeemed with a monetary offering, as prescribed in Numbers 18:15-16 : "You must redeem every firstborn of your sons and every firstborn of the unclean animals. You are to pay the redemption price for a month-old male, five shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel, which is twenty gerahs." These offerings, each with its specific purpose and ritual, underscore the importance of holiness, repentance, and gratitude in the life of a believer. They reflect the profound theological themes of atonement, reconciliation, and dedication that permeate the biblical narrative. Torrey's Topical Textbook Exodus 30:13,15This they shall give, every one that passes among them that are numbered, half a shekel after the shekel of the sanctuary: (a shekel is twenty gerahs:) an half shekel shall be the offering of the LORD. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Index of Subjects. Letter cii. (AD 409. ) An Essay on the Scriptural Doctrine of Immortality. Chaldaean Civilization Scriptural Types. Nature of Covenanting. The Conversion of Cornelius. The Greater Prophets. The Call of Matthew - the Saviour's Welcome to Sinners - Rabbinic ... Introduction. Resources How do we bring blemished offerings to God (Malachi 1:8)? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the difference between tithes and offerings? | GotQuestions.org What is a church supposed to do with the offerings it receives? | GotQuestions.org Offerings: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Offerings: All Animal Sacrifices Must be Eight Days Old or More Offerings: Animal Sacrifices: A Type of Christ Offerings: Burnt: Accompanied by Other offerings Offerings: Burnt: Its Purpose Was to Make an Atonement for Sin Offerings: Burnt: Offered Daily, Morning and Evening Offerings: Burnt: Ordinances Concerning Offerings: Burnt: Skins of, Belonged to Priests Offerings: Christ's offering of Himself Offerings: Could not Make the offerer Perfect Offerings: Declared to be Most Holy Offerings: Different Kinds of Burnt Offerings: Different Kinds of Drink Offerings: Different Kinds of First-Fruits Offerings: Different Kinds of Free-Will Offerings: Different Kinds of Gifts Offerings: Different Kinds of Heave Offerings: Different Kinds of Incense Offerings: Different Kinds of Jealousy Offerings: Different Kinds of Meat Offerings: Different Kinds of Peace Offerings: Different Kinds of Personal, for Redemption Offerings: Different Kinds of Sin Offerings: Different Kinds of Thank Offerings: Different Kinds of Tithe Offerings: Different Kinds of Trespass Offerings: Different Kinds of Wave Offerings: Drink: Libations of Wine offered With the Sacrifices Offerings: Free Will with Meat and Drink offerings Offerings: Free Will: Must be Perfect (Whole, Complete) Offerings: Free Will: Obligatory when Signified in a Vow Offerings: Free Will: To be Eaten by Priests Offerings: Heave in Certain Instances This offering Was Brought to the Tabernacle, or Temple Offerings: Heave: Consecrated by Being Elevated by the Priest Offerings: Heave: Consisted of the Right Thigh or Hind Quarter (R. 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Offerings: Heave: Given to the Priests' Families As Part of Their Benefits Offerings: Heave: Plunder, Including Captives and Other Articles of War Offerings: Heave: To be offered on Taking Possession of the Land of Canaan Offerings: Heave: when offered Offerings: Hezekiah Prepared Chambers For Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Abraham Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Canaanites Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Forbidden Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Israelites Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Moabites Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Offered to Baal Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Offered to Demons Offerings: Human Sacrifices: The Sepharvites to Idols Offerings: Laid up in the Temple Offerings: Made by Strangers, to be the Same As by the Jews Offerings: Many Offenses Under the Law, Beyond the Efficacy of Offerings: Meat: Not Mixed With Leaven (Yeast) Offerings: Meat: Offered With the Sacrifices Offerings: Meat: Ordinances Concerning Offerings: Meat: Provided for in the Vision of Ezekiel Offerings: Meat: Storage Rooms For, in the Temple Reconstructed by Ezra Offerings: Meat: To be Eaten in the Holy Place Offerings: Must be without Leaven (Yeast) Offerings: Must Be: Accompanied With Leaven (Yeast) Offerings: Offered at the Door of the Tabernacle Offerings: Offered at the Door of the Temple Offerings: Ordinance Relating to the Scapegoat Offerings: Peace: Laws Concerning Offerings: Required to Be: Brought in a Clean Vessel Offerings: Required to Be: Brought to the Place Appointed of God Offerings: Required to Be: Brought Without Delay Offerings: Required to Be: Laid Before the Altar Offerings: Required to Be: Offered in Love and Charity Offerings: Required to Be: Offered in Righteous Offerings: Required to Be: Offered Willingly Offerings: Required to Be: Perfect Offerings: Required to Be: Presented by the Priest Offerings: Required to Be: The Best of Their Kind Offerings: Sin: Ordinances Concerning Offerings: Thank: Ordinances Concerning Offerings: The Conversion of the Gentiles Offerings: The Conversion of the Jews Offerings: The Jews often: Abhorred, on Account of the Sins of the Priests Offerings: The Jews often: Defrauded God of Offerings: The Jews often: Gave the Worst They had As Offerings: The Jews often: Presented to Idols Offerings: The Jews often: Rejected In, Because of Sin Offerings: The Jews often: Slow in Presenting Offerings: Things Forbidden as The Price of a Dog Offerings: Things Forbidden as The Price of Fornication Offerings: Things Forbidden as Whatever Was Blemished Offerings: Things Forbidden as Whatever Was Imperfect Offerings: Things Forbidden as Whatever Was Unclean Offerings: To be Made to God Alone Offerings: Trespass: Offered by Idolaters Offerings: Trespass: Ordinances Concerning Offerings: Trespass: To be Eaten by the Priests Offerings: Unacceptable, Without Gratitude Offerings: Useless when not Accompanied by Genuine Piety Offerings: Wave: Belonged to the Priests Offerings: Wave: Ordinances Concerning Offerings: Wood: Fuel for the Temple Related Terms Trespass-offerings (2 Occurrences) Meat-offerings (10 Occurrences) Meal-offerings (9 Occurrences) Fire-offerings (18 Occurrences) Freewill-offerings (8 Occurrences) Free-will-offerings (6 Occurrences) Voluntary-offerings (4 Occurrences) Drink-offerings (31 Occurrences) Praise-offerings (2 Occurrences) Thank-offerings (3 Occurrences) Passover-offerings (4 Occurrences) Willing-offerings (2 Occurrences) Free-offerings (2 Occurrences) Feast-offerings (1 Occurrence) Peace-offerings (82 Occurrences) Burnt-offerings (86 Occurrences) Heave-offerings (13 Occurrences) Contributions (19 Occurrences) Peace-offering (46 Occurrences) |