Leviticus 2:16
New International Version
The priest shall burn the memorial portion of the crushed grain and the oil, together with all the incense, as a food offering presented to the LORD.

New Living Translation
The priest will take a representative portion of the grain moistened with oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn it as a special gift presented to the LORD.

English Standard Version
And the priest shall burn as its memorial portion some of the crushed grain and some of the oil with all of its frankincense; it is a food offering to the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
The priest shall then burn the memorial portion of the crushed grain and the oil, together with all its frankincense, as a food offering to the LORD.

King James Bible
And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, part of the beaten corn thereof, and part of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof: it is an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

New King James Version
Then the priest shall burn the memorial portion: part of its beaten grain and part of its oil, with all the frankincense, as an offering made by fire to the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Then the priest shall offer up in smoke its memorial portion, part of its crushed grain and its oil with all its incense as an offering by fire to the LORD.

NASB 1995
‘The priest shall offer up in smoke its memorial portion, part of its grits and its oil with all its incense as an offering by fire to the LORD.

NASB 1977
‘And the priest shall offer up in smoke its memorial portion, part of its grits and its oil with all its incense as an offering by fire to the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the priest shall offer up in smoke its memorial portion, part of its grits and its oil with all its frankincense as an offering by fire to Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
The priest shall offer up in smoke its memorial portion, part of the crushed grain and part of its oil with all its incense; it is an offering by fire to the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest will then burn some of its crushed kernels and oil with all its frankincense as a food offering to the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priest will then burn some of its crushed kernels and oil with all its frankincense as a fire offering to the LORD.”

American Standard Version
And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, part of the bruised grain thereof, and part of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof: it is an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
A priest will sprinkle all of the incense and some of the grain and oil on the altar and send them up in smoke to show that the whole offering belongs to me.

English Revised Version
And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, part of the bruised corn thereof, and part of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof: it is an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The priest will burn the flour, olive oil, and all the incense as a reminder. It is an offering by fire to the LORD."

Good News Translation
The priest will burn that part of the meal and oil that is to serve as a token, and also all the incense, as a food offering to the LORD.

International Standard Version
The priest is to offer the memorial offering in smoke—its crushed bits, olive oil, and frankincense—as an offering by fire to the LORD."

Majority Standard Bible
The priest shall then burn the memorial portion of the crushed grain and the oil, together with all its frankincense, as a food offering to the LORD.

NET Bible
Then the priest must offer its memorial portion up in smoke--some of its crushed bits, some of its olive oil, in addition to all of its frankincense--it is a gift to the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
The priest shall burn as its memorial, part of its bruised grain, and part of its oil, along with all its frankincense: it is an offering made by fire to the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, part of its beaten corn, and part of its oil, with all its frankincense: it is an offering made by fire to the LORD.

World English Bible
The priest shall burn as its memorial part of its crushed grain and part of its oil, along with all its frankincense. It is an offering made by fire to Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the priest has made incense with its memorial from its beaten out [grain], and from its oil, besides all its frankincense, [as] a fire-offering to YHWH.”

Young's Literal Translation
and the priest hath made perfume with its memorial from its beaten out corn, and from its oil, besides all its frankincense -- a fire-offering to Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest burnt its memorial from its crushing and from its oil, upon all its frankincense: a sacrifice to Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whereof the priest shall burn for a memorial of the gift, part of the corn broken small and of the oil, and all the frankincense.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From this, the priest shall burn, as a memorial of the gift, a portion of the cracked grain and the oil, as well as all of the frankincense.

New American Bible
The priest shall then burn some of the groats and oil, together with all the frankincense, as a token of the offering, an oblation to the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
And the priest shall turn a token portion of it into smoke—some of the coarse grain and oil with all its frankincense; it is an offering by fire to the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall burn the memorial offering of it, part of the beaten wheat and part of the oil with all the frankincense thereof; it is an offering made by fire to the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest shall offer his memorial from rubbed corn and from oil with all frankincense as a gift to LORD JEHOVAH."
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the priest shall make the memorial-part of it smoke, even of the groats thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; it is an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall offer the memorial of it taken from the grains with the oil, and all its frankincense: it is a burnt-offering to the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws for Grain Offerings
15And you are to put oil and frankincense on it; it is a grain offering. 16The priest shall then burn the memorial portion of the crushed grain and the oil, together with all its frankincense, as an offering made by fire to the LORD.

Cross References
Exodus 29:18
Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Numbers 15:7
and a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Numbers 15:10
Also present half a hin of wine as a drink offering. It is a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Numbers 28:5
along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives.

Numbers 28:13
and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each lamb. This is a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Numbers 28:28
together with their grain offerings of fine flour mixed with oil—three-tenths of an ephah with each bull, two-tenths of an ephah with the ram,

Numbers 29:6
These are in addition to the monthly and daily burnt offerings with their prescribed grain offerings and drink offerings. They are a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Deuteronomy 12:27
Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your other sacrifices must be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat.

1 Samuel 2:15-16
Even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, “Give the priest some meat to roast, because he will not accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.” / And if any man said to him, “The fat must be burned first; then you may take whatever you want,” the servant would reply, “No, you must give it to me right now. If you refuse, I will take it by force!”

2 Chronicles 2:4
Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.

Nehemiah 10:37
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.

Isaiah 66:20
And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.”

Ezekiel 20:41
When I bring you from the peoples and gather you from the lands to which you have been scattered, I will accept you as a pleasing aroma. And I will show My holiness through you in the sight of the nations.

Matthew 5:23-24
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

Mark 12:33
and to love Him with all your heart and with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. This is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”


Treasury of Scripture

And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, part of the beaten corn thereof, and part of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof: it is an offering made by fire to the LORD.

Leviticus 2:1,2,4-7,9,12
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: …

Psalm 141:2
Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

Isaiah 11:2-4
And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; …

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Leviticus 2
1. The meat offering with oil and incense
4. 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














The priest
In the context of ancient Israel, the priest served as a mediator between God and the people. The Hebrew word for priest is "kohen," which signifies someone who is set apart for sacred duties. The role of the priest was crucial in maintaining the covenant relationship between God and Israel, emphasizing the importance of holiness and obedience in worship.

shall then burn
The act of burning in sacrificial rituals symbolizes the complete surrender and dedication of the offering to God. The Hebrew word "qatar" is used here, which means to make smoke or to offer up in smoke. This act represents the transformation of the physical into the spiritual, as the offering ascends to God.

the memorial portion
This phrase refers to a part of the grain offering that is set aside to be burned on the altar. The Hebrew word "azkarah" is used, which means a remembrance or memorial. This portion serves as a reminder of the covenant and the worshiper's dedication to God, symbolizing the perpetual remembrance of God's faithfulness and provision.

of the crushed grain
The grain offering, or "minchah" in Hebrew, was made from fine flour, symbolizing the fruit of human labor and the sustenance provided by God. The crushing of the grain signifies the breaking down of the self, humility, and the offering of one's best to God.

and the oil
Oil, often olive oil, was a valuable commodity in ancient Israel, used for anointing, cooking, and lighting. In offerings, oil symbolizes richness, the Holy Spirit, and the anointing presence of God. It represents the consecration and sanctification of the offering.

together with all its incense
Incense, or "lebonah" in Hebrew, was a fragrant substance burned to produce a pleasing aroma. It symbolizes prayer, worship, and the desire for the offering to be acceptable to God. The inclusion of incense highlights the importance of a heart attitude that seeks to please God.

as an offering made by fire
The phrase "offering made by fire" indicates a sacrifice that is wholly consumed by flames, signifying total dedication to God. The Hebrew word "ishsheh" is used, which means a fire offering. This act of burning represents purification and the transformation of the offering into a spiritual act of worship.

to the LORD
The offering is directed to "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, emphasizing the personal and relational aspect of worship. It underscores the idea that all offerings and acts of worship are ultimately for God's glory and honor, acknowledging His sovereignty and holiness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The priest
הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

shall then burn
וְהִקְטִ֨יר (wə·hiq·ṭîr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6999: To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire

the memorial portion
אַזְכָּרָתָ֗הּ (’az·kā·rā·ṯāh)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 234: A reminder, remembrance-offering

of the crushed grain
מִגִּרְשָׂהּ֙ (mig·gir·śāh)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1643: A kernel, grain

and the oil,
וּמִשַּׁמְנָ֔הּ (ū·miš·šam·nāh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

together with
עַ֖ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

its incense,
לְבֹנָתָ֑הּ (lə·ḇō·nā·ṯāh)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3828: Frankincense

as an offering made by fire
אִשֶּׁ֖ה (’iš·šeh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 801: A burnt-offering, a sacrifice

to the LORD.
לַיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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