Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You may bring them to the LORD as an offering of the firstfruits, but they are not to be offered on the altar as a pleasing aroma. New Living Translation You may add yeast and honey to an offering of the first crops of your harvest, but these must never be offered on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. English Standard Version As an offering of firstfruits you may bring them to the LORD, but they shall not be offered on the altar for a pleasing aroma. Berean Standard Bible You may bring them to the LORD as an offering of firstfruits, but they must not go up on the altar as a pleasing aroma. King James Bible As for the oblation of the firstfruits, ye shall offer them unto the LORD: but they shall not be burnt on the altar for a sweet savour. New King James Version As for the offering of the firstfruits, you shall offer them to the LORD, but they shall not be burned on the altar for a sweet aroma. New American Standard Bible As an offering of first fruits you shall bring them to the LORD, but they shall not ascend as a soothing aroma on the altar. NASB 1995 ‘As an offering of first fruits you shall bring them to the LORD, but they shall not ascend for a soothing aroma on the altar. NASB 1977 ‘As an offering of first fruits, you shall bring them to the LORD, but they shall not ascend for a soothing aroma on the altar. Legacy Standard Bible As an offering of first fruits you shall bring them near to Yahweh, but they shall not ascend for a soothing aroma on the altar. Amplified Bible As an offering of first fruits you may offer them [leaven and honey] to the LORD, but they shall not go up [in smoke] on the altar as a sweet and soothing aroma. Christian Standard Bible You may present them to the LORD as an offering of firstfruits, but they are not to be offered on the altar as a pleasing aroma. Holman Christian Standard Bible You may present them to the LORD as an offering of firstfruits, but they are not to be offered on the altar as a pleasing aroma. American Standard Version As an oblation of first- fruits ye shall offer them unto Jehovah: but they shall not come up for a sweet savor on the altar. Contemporary English Version You may offer either of them separately, when you present the first part of your harvest to me, but they must never be burned on the altar. English Revised Version As an oblation of firstfruits ye shall offer them unto the LORD: but they shall not come up for a sweet savour on the altar. GOD'S WORD® Translation You may bring them to the LORD as offerings of your first products. But they must never be placed on the altar to make a soothing aroma. Good News Translation An offering of the first grain that you harvest each year shall be brought to the LORD, but it is not to be burned on the altar. International Standard Version You may bring them to the LORD as an offering of first fruits, but they are not to be offered on the altar for a pleasing aroma." Majority Standard Bible You may bring them to the LORD as an offering of firstfruits, but they must not go up on the altar as a pleasing aroma. NET Bible You can present them to the LORD as an offering of first fruit, but they must not go up to the altar for a soothing aroma. New Heart English Bible As an offering of firstfruits you shall offer them to the LORD: but they shall not ascend for a pleasant aroma on the altar. Webster's Bible Translation As for the oblation of the first-fruits, ye shall offer them to the LORD: but they shall not be burnt on the altar for a sweet savor. World English Bible As an offering of first fruits you shall offer them to Yahweh, but they shall not rise up as a pleasant aroma on the altar. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAn offering of first-[fruits]—you bring them near to YHWH, but they do not go up on the altar for refreshing fragrance. Young's Literal Translation An offering of first -fruits -- ye bring them near to Jehovah, but on the altar they go not up, for sweet fragrance. Smith's Literal Translation The offering of the first fruits ye shall bring them near to Jehovah: and to the altar they shall not go up for an odor of sweetness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYou shall offer only the firstfruits of them and gifts: but they shall not be put upon the altar, for a savour of sweetness, Catholic Public Domain Version You shall offer only the first-fruits of these along with the gifts. Yet truly, these shall not be placed upon the altar as an odor of sweetness. New American Bible Such you may present to the LORD in the offering of the first produce that is processed, but they are not to be placed on the altar for a pleasing odor. New Revised Standard Version You may bring them to the LORD as an offering of choice products, but they shall not be offered on the altar for a pleasing odor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs for the offerings of the first-fruits, you shall offer them to the LORD; but they shall not be burnt on the altar for a sweet savour. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The offerings of first fruits you shall bring to LORD JEHOVAH, and upon the altar they will not offer for a sweet savor. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917As an offering of first-fruits ye may bring them unto the LORD; but they shall not come up for a sweet savour on the altar. Brenton Septuagint Translation Ye shall bring them in the way of fruits to the Lord, but they shall not be offered on the altar for a sweet-smelling savour to the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws for Grain Offerings…11No grain offering that you present to the LORD may be made with leaven, for you are not to burn any leaven or honey as an offering made by fire to the LORD. 12You may bring them to the LORD as an offering of firstfruits, but they are not to be offered on the altar as a pleasing aroma. 13And you shall season each of 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.… Cross References Exodus 34:22 And you are to celebrate the Feast of Weeks with the firstfruits of the wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the turn of the year. Numbers 18:12 I give you all the freshest olive oil and all the finest new wine and grain that the Israelites give to the LORD as their firstfruits. Deuteronomy 26:2 you are to take some of the firstfruits of all your produce from the soil of the land that the LORD your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name, Nehemiah 10:35-37 We will also bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the house of the LORD year by year. / And we will bring the firstborn of our sons and our livestock, as it is written in the Law, and will bring the firstborn of our herds and flocks to the house of our God, to the priests who minister in the house of our God. / Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Ezekiel 44:30 The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes. Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Matthew 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Luke 11:42 Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former. Romans 11:16 If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches. 1 Corinthians 15:20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. Galatians 6:6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. Philippians 4:18 I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:15-16 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. / And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Treasury of Scripture As for the oblation of the first fruits, you shall offer them to the LORD: but they shall not be burnt on the altar for a sweet smell. the oblation Genesis 23:10,11,17 And Ephron dwelt among the children of Heth: and Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in the audience of the children of Heth, even of all that went in at the gate of his city, saying, … Exodus 22:29 Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me. Exodus 23:10,11,19 And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof: … be burnt [heb] ascend Jump to Previous Altar Aroma Ascend Burnt First Firstfruits First-Fruits Fragrance Fruits Oblation Odor Odour Offer Offered Offering Pleasant Pleasing Present Savor Savour Smell Soothing SweetJump to Next Altar Aroma Ascend Burnt First Firstfruits First-Fruits Fragrance Fruits Oblation Odor Odour Offer Offered Offering Pleasant Pleasing Present Savor Savour Smell Soothing SweetLeviticus 2 1. The meat offering with oil and incense4. either baked in the oven 5. or on a plate 7. or in a frying pan 12. The first fruits not to be burnt on the altar, 13. Salt to be used with every offering 14. The offering of first fruits You may bring them to the LORD as an offering of firstfruits This phrase refers to the practice of offering the first and best of the harvest to God, acknowledging His provision and sovereignty. The concept of firstfruits is deeply rooted in Israelite agricultural society, where the first yield of the harvest was dedicated to God as a sign of gratitude and trust in His continued provision (Exodus 23:19). This offering symbolizes the principle of giving God the first and best of what one has, a theme that resonates throughout Scripture (Proverbs 3:9). The firstfruits also foreshadow Christ as the "firstfruits" of those who have fallen asleep, indicating His resurrection as the first of many (1 Corinthians 15:20). but they must not go up on the altar as a pleasing aroma Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who is the recipient of the offerings and worship. 2. Israelites The people of God who are given the laws and instructions for worship and offerings. 3. Offerings of Firstfruits These are the initial yield of the harvest, dedicated to God as a sign of gratitude and acknowledgment of His provision. 4. The Altar The sacred place where offerings are made to God, symbolizing His presence and the place of atonement and worship. 5. Moses The leader and prophet through whom God delivered the laws and instructions to the Israelites. Teaching Points Understanding FirstfruitsThe offering of firstfruits is an act of worship and acknowledgment of God's provision and sovereignty. It teaches us to prioritize God in our lives by giving Him the first and best of what we have. Symbolism of the Altar The altar represents a place of sacrifice and worship. While firstfruits are not to be burned on the altar, they are still a significant offering, teaching us that not all offerings are the same, but all are valuable in their purpose. Gratitude and Trust Offering the firstfruits requires trust in God's continued provision. It is a practical demonstration of faith, reminding us to trust God with our resources and future. Christ as the Firstfruits The concept of firstfruits is fulfilled in Christ, who is the first to rise from the dead, guaranteeing the future resurrection of believers. This teaches us about the hope and assurance we have in Christ.(12) As for the oblation.--Better, as an oblation of firstfruits ye may offer them. This verse mentions an exception to the rule laid down in the previous one. i.e., leaven and honey, which are excluded from the meat offerings, may be used with firstfruits. Hence they are mentioned with firstfruits (Leviticus 23:17; 2Chronicles 31:5). Hebrew You may bringתַּקְרִ֥יבוּ (taq·rî·ḇū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7126: To come near, approach them to the LORD לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel as an offering קָרְבַּ֥ן (qā·rə·ban) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present of firstfruits, רֵאשִׁ֛ית (rê·šîṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7225: The first, in place, time, order, rank but they are not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to be offered יַעֲל֖וּ (ya·‘ă·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively on וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the altar הַמִּזְבֵּ֥חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar as a pleasing נִיחֹֽחַ׃ (nî·ḥō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5207: A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing aroma. לְרֵ֥יחַ (lə·rê·aḥ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7381: To smell, perceive odor Links Leviticus 2:12 NIVLeviticus 2:12 NLT Leviticus 2:12 ESV Leviticus 2:12 NASB Leviticus 2:12 KJV Leviticus 2:12 BibleApps.com Leviticus 2:12 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 2:12 Chinese Bible Leviticus 2:12 French Bible Leviticus 2:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 2:12 As an offering of firstfruits you shall (Le Lv Lev.) |
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