Leviticus 2:1
"And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon:"

Commentary

Matthew Henry Concise

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Summary

Meat-offerings may typify Christ, as presented to God for us, and as being the Bread of life to our souls; but they rather seem to denote our obligation to God

for the blessings of providence, and those good works which are acceptable to God. The term "meat" was, and still is, properly given to any kind of provision, and the greater part of this offering was to be eaten for food, not burned.

Reflection

Christ, in his character and sacrifice, was wholly free from the things denoted by leaven; and his suffering life and agonizing death were the very opposites to worldly pleasure. His

people are called to follow, and to be like him.

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Meat-offerings may typify Christ, as presented to God for us, and as being the Bread of life to our souls; but they rather seem to denote our obligation to God for the blessings of providence, and

those good works which are acceptable to God. The term "meat" was, and still is, properly given to any kind of provision, and the greater part of this offering was to be eaten for food, not burned. These meat-offerings are mentioned after the burnt-offerings: without an interest in the sacrifice of Christ, and devotedness of heart to God, such services cannot be accepted. Leaven is the emblem of pride, malice, and hypocrisy, and honey of sensual pleasure. The former are directly opposed to the graces of humility, love, and sincerity, which God approves; the latter takes men from the exercises of devotion, and the practice of good works. Christ, in his character and sacrifice, was wholly free from the things denoted by leaven; and his suffering life and agonizing death were the very opposites to worldly pleasure. His people are called to follow, and to be like him.

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Hebrew Word Studies (15 words)

H5315 נֶפֶשׁ
Definition:

6(so evenGenesis 2:19;Numbers 31:28;1 Kings 19:2see AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 42SS)soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion, and passion(Ecclus 3:18; 4:1 (twice in verse); Ecclesias 6(so evenGenesis 2:19;Numbers 31:28;1 Kings 19:2see AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 42SS)soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion, and passion(Ecclus 3:18; 4:1 (twice in verse); Ecclesias

Possible Meanings:
  • take breath (semantic_range)
  • refresh oneself (semantic_range)
  • take breath (semantic_range)
  • refresh oneself (semantic_range)
H3588 כִּי
Definition:

Phoenicianכ. Probably from the same demonstrative basis found inhere, and in certain pronouns, as Aramaicדֵּךְthis(WSG 110 f.); perhaps also ultimately akin withthat, in order that, andthen, enclitic, Phoenicianכ. Probably from the same demonstrative basis found inhere, and in certain pronouns, as Aramaicדֵּךְthis(WSG 110 f.); perhaps also ultimately akin withthat, in order that, andthen, enclitic,

Possible Meanings:
  • for (semantic_range)
  • when (semantic_range)
  • when (semantic_range)
H7126 קָרַב
Definition:

Sabeanקרבapproacha woman (sexually, see1abelow), DHMHofmus. No.6.1.2., but also Generallyדֿ רחק וקרבhe who is far and he who is nearCISiv, no. 95, 7, 8compare SabDenkmNo. 12, 9, 10; Aramaicקְרֵב,,appr Sabeanקרבapproacha woman (sexually, see1abelow), DHMHofmus. No.6.1.2., but also Generallyדֿ רחק וקרבhe who is far and he who is nearCISiv, no. 95, 7, 8compare SabDenkmNo. 12, 9, 10; Aramaicקְרֵב,,appr

Possible Meanings:
  • war (semantic_range)
H7133 קָרְבָּן
Definition:

Or qurban {koor-bawn'}; fromqarab; something brought near the altar, i.e. A sacrificial present -- oblation, that is offered, offering.see HEBREWqarabBrown-Driver-Briggsקָרְבָּן80noun masculineLev 6:1 Or qurban {koor-bawn'}; fromqarab; something brought near the altar, i.e. A sacrificial present -- oblation, that is offered, offering.see HEBREWqarabBrown-Driver-Briggsקָרְבָּן80noun masculineLev 6:1

H4503 מִנְחָה
Definition:

381t.; constructמִנְחַתLeviticus 2:722t.; suffixמִנְחָתִיGenesis 33:103t.; + 41 t. suffixes singular; plural suffixמִנְחֹתֶיךָPsalm 20:4;מִנְחֹתֵיבֶםNumbers 29:39;Amos 5:22; —1gift, presentGenesis 32: 381t.; constructמִנְחַתLeviticus 2:722t.; suffixמִנְחָתִיGenesis 33:103t.; + 41 t. suffixes singular; plural suffixמִנְחֹתֶיךָPsalm 20:4;מִנְחֹתֵיבֶםNumbers 29:39;Amos 5:22; —1gift, presentGenesis 32:

Possible Meanings:
  • offering (semantic_range)
H3068 יְהוָֹה
Definition:

7;Leviticus 24:11יהוהwas regarded as anomen ineffabile(see Philode Vita Mosis iii. 519, 529), called by the Jewsהַשֵּׁםand by the Samaritansשׁימא. The pronunciationJehovahwas unknown until 1520, when 7;Leviticus 24:11יהוהwas regarded as anomen ineffabile(see Philode Vita Mosis iii. 519, 529), called by the Jewsהַשֵּׁםand by the Samaritansשׁימא. The pronunciationJehovahwas unknown until 1520, when

Possible Meanings:
  • Yahweh (semantic_range)
  • the one bringing into being (semantic_range)
  • life-giver (semantic_range)
H5560 סֹלֶת
Definition:

5(compare on Gender AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 106)fine flour(ᵐ5σεμίδαλις,ᵑ9simila) (Late Hebrewid.; Aramaicסוּלְתָּא; Arabica kind of barley without husksLane1401; Assyriansillatu, oršillatu, a kind of grai 5(compare on Gender AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 106)fine flour(ᵐ5σεμίδαλις,ᵑ9simila) (Late Hebrewid.; Aramaicסוּלְתָּא; Arabica kind of barley without husksLane1401; Assyriansillatu, oršillatu, a kind of grai

H1961 הָיָה
Definition:

1+;וְהָיָהconsecutiveGenesis 4:14+; 3 feminine singularהָֽיְתָהGenesis 1:2+;הָיָ֑תָהIsaiah 14:243t.;וְהָֽיְתָהconsecutiveGenesis 9:13+;והית2Kings 9:37 Kt (Qrוְהָֽיְתָה); 2 masculine singularהָיִיתָDeu 1+;וְהָיָהconsecutiveGenesis 4:14+; 3 feminine singularהָֽיְתָהGenesis 1:2+;הָיָ֑תָהIsaiah 14:243t.;וְהָֽיְתָהconsecutiveGenesis 9:13+;והית2Kings 9:37 Kt (Qrוְהָֽיְתָה); 2 masculine singularהָיִיתָDeu

Possible Meanings:
  • fall out (semantic_range)
  • come to pass (semantic_range)
  • become (semantic_range)
  • be (semantic_range)
  • Fall out (semantic_range)
H7133 קָרְבָּן
Definition:

Or qurban {koor-bawn'}; fromqarab; something brought near the altar, i.e. A sacrificial present -- oblation, that is offered, offering.see HEBREWqarabBrown-Driver-Briggsקָרְבָּן80noun masculineLev 6:1 Or qurban {koor-bawn'}; fromqarab; something brought near the altar, i.e. A sacrificial present -- oblation, that is offered, offering.see HEBREWqarabBrown-Driver-Briggsקָרְבָּן80noun masculineLev 6:1

H3332 יָצַק
Definition:

15+ 2t.;וְיָצַקconsecutiveLeviticus 2:1;Leviticus 14:15; suffixיְצָקָם1 Kings 7:46; 2Chronicles 4:17, etc.;ImperfectיִצֹּקLeviticus 14:26;Numbers 5:15;וַיִּצֹּקGenesis 28:188t.;וַּ֫יִּצֶק1 Kings 22:35 15+ 2t.;וְיָצַקconsecutiveLeviticus 2:1;Leviticus 14:15; suffixיְצָקָם1 Kings 7:46; 2Chronicles 4:17, etc.;ImperfectיִצֹּקLeviticus 14:26;Numbers 5:15;וַיִּצֹּקGenesis 28:188t.;וַּ֫יִּצֶק1 Kings 22:35

Possible Meanings:
  • pour (semantic_range)
  • cast (semantic_range)
  • flow (semantic_range)
  • pour (semantic_range)
  • pour out (semantic_range)
H5921 עַל
Definition:

“The Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters” (Genesis 1:2). From the opening verses, עַל marks God’s sovereignty above the chaotic deep, foreshadowing His orderly governance of the “The Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters” (Genesis 1:2). From the opening verses, עַל marks God’s sovereignty above the chaotic deep, foreshadowing His orderly governance of the

Possible Meanings:
  • upon (semantic_range)
  • on account of (semantic_range)
  • to (semantic_range)
H8081 שֶׁמֶן
Definition:

13(on apparentlyfeminineSongs 1:3compare AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 99, 106)fat, oil; —׳שׁabsoluteGenesis 28:28+, constructLeviticus 8:2+;׳שָׁ֑2 Kings 4:6+; suffixשַׁמְנִיHosea 2:7+, etc.; pluralשְׁמָנִיםAmo 13(on apparentlyfeminineSongs 1:3compare AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 99, 106)fat, oil; —׳שׁabsoluteGenesis 28:28+, constructLeviticus 8:2+;׳שָׁ֑2 Kings 4:6+; suffixשַׁמְנִיHosea 2:7+, etc.; pluralשְׁמָנִיםAmo

H5414 נָתַן
Definition:

19 + often; Old Hebrewנתןיֿהוproper name, masculine Lzb327; Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; Phoenicianיתן,נתןin proper nameמתנת, etc., Lzb292; Lzb327; AssyriannadânuDlHWB 450(rarelyittanIdib.488); Zinj 19 + often; Old Hebrewנתןיֿהוproper name, masculine Lzb327; Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; Phoenicianיתן,נתןin proper nameמתנת, etc., Lzb292; Lzb327; AssyriannadânuDlHWB 450(rarelyittanIdib.488); Zinj

Possible Meanings:
  • give (semantic_range)
H5921 עַל
Definition:

“The Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters” (Genesis 1:2). From the opening verses, עַל marks God’s sovereignty above the chaotic deep, foreshadowing His orderly governance of the “The Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters” (Genesis 1:2). From the opening verses, עַל marks God’s sovereignty above the chaotic deep, foreshadowing His orderly governance of the

Possible Meanings:
  • upon (semantic_range)
  • on account of (semantic_range)
  • to (semantic_range)
H3828 לְבוֹנָה
Definition:

2418t.;לְבֹנָתָהּLeviticus 2:2,16; — used in preparation of holy incenseExodus 30:34(""סַמִּים); used as incenseJeremiah 6:20, on meal-offeringLeviticus 2:1,2,15,16;Leviticus 6:8, compareLeviticus 5:1 2418t.;לְבֹנָתָהּLeviticus 2:2,16; — used in preparation of holy incenseExodus 30:34(""סַמִּים); used as incenseJeremiah 6:20, on meal-offeringLeviticus 2:1,2,15,16;Leviticus 6:8, compareLeviticus 5:1

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