Leviticus 6:15
New International Version
The priest is to take a handful of the finest flour and some olive oil, together with all the incense on the grain offering, and burn the memorial portion on the altar as an aroma pleasing to the LORD.

New Living Translation
The priest on duty will take from the grain offering a handful of the choice flour moistened with olive oil, together with all the frankincense. He will burn this representative portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

English Standard Version
And one shall take from it a handful of the fine flour of the grain offering and its oil and all the frankincense that is on the grain offering and burn this as its memorial portion on the altar, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil, together with all the frankincense from the grain offering, and burn the memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

King James Bible
And he shall take of it his handful, of the flour of the meat offering, and of the oil thereof, and all the frankincense which is upon the meat offering, and shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour, even the memorial of it, unto the LORD.

New King James Version
He shall take from it his handful of the fine flour of the grain offering, with its oil, and all the frankincense which is on the grain offering, and shall burn it on the altar for a sweet aroma, as a memorial to the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Then one of them shall lift up from it a handful of the fine flour of the grain offering, with its oil and all the incense that is on the grain offering, and he shall offer it up in smoke on the altar, a soothing aroma, as its memorial offering to the LORD.

NASB 1995
Then one of them shall lift up from it a handful of the fine flour of the grain offering, with its oil and all the incense that is on the grain offering, and he shall offer it up in smoke on the altar, a soothing aroma, as its memorial offering to the LORD.

NASB 1977
‘Then one of them shall lift up from it a handful of the fine flour of the grain offering, with its oil and all the incense that is on the grain offering, and he shall offer it up in smoke on the altar, a soothing aroma, as its memorial offering to the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then one of them shall raise up from it a handful of the fine flour of the grain offering, with its oil and all the frankincense that is on the grain offering, and he shall offer it up in smoke on the altar, a soothing aroma, as its memorial offering to Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
One of them shall take up from it a handful of the fine flour of the grain offering with its oil and all the incense that is on the grain offering, and he shall offer it up in smoke on the altar, a sweet and soothing aroma, as the memorial offering to the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil from the grain offering, with all the frankincense that is on the offering, and burn its memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil from the grain offering, with all the frankincense that is on the offering, and burn its memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

American Standard Version
And he shall take up therefrom his handful, of the fine flour of the meal-offering, and of the oil thereof, and all the frankincense which is upon the meal-offering, and shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savor, as the memorial thereof, unto Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
where one of them will scoop up a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the incense on it. Then, to show that the whole offering belongs to me, he will lay all of this on the altar and send it up in smoke with a smell that pleases me.

English Revised Version
And he shall take up therefrom his handful, of the fine flour of the meal offering, and of the oil thereof, and all the frankincense which is upon the meal offering, and shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour, as the memorial thereof, unto the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
One of them will remove a handful of flour from the grain offering, together with the olive oil and all the incense. He will burn it on the altar as a reminder. It is a soothing aroma to the LORD.

Good News Translation
Then he shall take a handful of the flour and oil, and the incense on it, and burn it on the altar as a token that all of it has been offered to the LORD. The odor of this offering is pleasing to the LORD.

International Standard Version
He is to take a handful of fine flour for a grain offering, some olive oil, and all of the frankincense for the grain offering, and make a sacrifice of smoke on the altar as a memorial portion, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil, together with all the frankincense from the grain offering, and burn the memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

NET Bible
and the priest must take up with his hand some of the choice wheat flour of the grain offering and some of its olive oil, and all of the frankincense that is on the grain offering, and he must offer its memorial portion up in smoke on the altar as a soothing aroma to the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
He shall take from there his handful of the fine flour of the meal offering, and of its oil, and all the frankincense which is on the meal offering, and shall burn it on the altar for a pleasant aroma, as its memorial, to the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall take of it his handful, of the flour of the meat-offering, and of the oil thereof, and all the frankincense which is upon the meat-offering, and shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savor, even the memorial of it, to the LORD.

World English Bible
He shall take from there his handful of the fine flour of the meal offering, and of its oil, and all the frankincense which is on the meal offering, and shall burn it on the altar for a pleasant aroma, as its memorial portion, to Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and [one] has lifted up of it with his hand from the flour of the present, and from its oil, and all the frankincense which [is] on the present, and has made incense on the altar of refreshing fragrance—its memorial to YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
and one hath lifted up of it with his hand from the flour of the present, and from its oil, and all the frankincense which is on the present, and hath made perfume on the altar, sweet fragrance -- its memorial to Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
The original Julia E. Smith Bible records the following as a verse reference for Lev 6:8And he took up from it his handful from the fine flour of the gift, and from its oil, and all the frankincense which is upon the gift, and he burnt upon the altar, an odor of sweetness, a remembrance to Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The priest shall take a handful of the flour that is tempered with oil, and all the frankincense that is put upon the flour: and he shall burn it on the altar for a memorial of most sweet odour to the Lord:

Catholic Public Domain Version
The priest shall take a handful of fine wheat flour, which has been sprinkled with oil, and all the frankincense, which has been placed upon the flour, and he shall burn it upon the altar as a memorial of most sweet odor to the Lord.

New American Bible
A priest shall then take from the grain offering a handful of bran flour and oil, together with all the frankincense that is on it, and this he shall burn on the altar as a token of the offering, a sweet aroma to the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
They shall take from it a handful of the choice flour and oil of the grain offering, with all the frankincense that is on the offering, and they shall turn its memorial portion into smoke on the altar as a pleasing odor to the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall take of it his handful of the fine flour of the meal offering and of the oil thereof and all the frankincense which is upon the meal offering, and shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour, as a memorial to the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall take his full handful of the fine flour of the meal offering and of oil and of all frankincense that is upon the meal offering, and he shall offer up on the altar a pleasant fragrance, a remembrance to LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he shall take up therefrom his handful, of the fine flour of the meal-offering, and of the oil thereof, and all the frankincense which is upon the meal-offering, and shall make the memorial-part thereof smoke upon the altar for a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall take from it a handful of the fine flour of the sacrifice with its oil, and with all its frankincense, which are upon the sacrifice; and he shall offer up on the altar a burnt-offering as a sweet-smelling savour, a memorial of it to the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Grain Offering
14Now this is the law of the grain offering: Aaron’s sons shall present it before the LORD in front of the altar. 15The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil, together with all the frankincense from the grain offering, and burn the memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. 16Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting.…

Cross References
Exodus 29:40-41
With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. / And offer the second lamb at twilight with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning, as a pleasing aroma, a food offering 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.

Leviticus 2:1-2
“When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, / and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Leviticus 2:9
The priest is to remove the memorial portion from the grain offering and burn it on the altar as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Leviticus 5:12
He is to bring it to the priest, who shall take a handful from it as a memorial portion and burn it on the altar atop the food offerings to the LORD; it is a sin offering.

Leviticus 7:9-10
Likewise, every grain offering that is baked in an oven or cooked in a pan or on a griddle belongs to the priest who presents it, / and every grain offering, whether dry or mixed with oil, belongs equally to all the sons of Aaron.

Leviticus 24:5-9
You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ...

Numbers 15:4-5
then the one presenting his offering to the LORD shall also present a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of olive oil. / With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering.

Numbers 18:9
A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons.

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

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.

Ezekiel 44:29-30
They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them. / 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.

Matthew 12:4
He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

Mark 2:26
During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”


Treasury of Scripture

And he shall take of it his handful, of the flour of the meat offering, and of the oil thereof, and all the frankincense which is on the meat offering, and shall burn it on the altar for a sweet smell, even the memorial of it, to the LORD.

the memorial

Leviticus 2:2,9
And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: …

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Leviticus 6
1. The trespass offering for sins done wittingly
8. The law of the burnt offering
14. and of the meat offering
19. The offering at the consecration of a priest
24. The law of the sin offering














The priest
In the Hebrew context, the word for "priest" is "kohen," which signifies a person set apart for sacred duties. The priesthood in Israel was established by God through Aaron and his descendants, emphasizing the importance of mediation between God and His people. The role of the priest was not only to perform rituals but also to teach the law and guide the people in holiness. This highlights the responsibility of spiritual leaders today to live lives of integrity and devotion.

is to take a handful
The act of taking a handful signifies a portion set apart for God. In Hebrew, the word "qomets" refers to this specific measure, symbolizing dedication and offering. This act of taking a handful represents the idea of giving God the first and best of what we have, a principle that resonates with the call for believers to offer their lives as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1).

of fine flour
The "fine flour" or "solet" in Hebrew, indicates the best and most refined part of the grain. It symbolizes purity and the absence of corruption, reflecting the holiness required in offerings to God. This purity points to the sinless nature of Christ, the ultimate offering, and calls believers to pursue holiness in their own lives.

and olive oil
Olive oil, or "shemen" in Hebrew, was a valuable commodity in ancient Israel, used for anointing, cooking, and lighting lamps. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit's presence and anointing. The inclusion of oil in the offering signifies the need for the Spirit's work in sanctifying and empowering believers for service.

together with all the frankincense
Frankincense, known as "lebonah" in Hebrew, was a costly and fragrant resin used in worship. It represents prayer and worship rising to God (Psalm 141:2). The use of frankincense in the offering underscores the importance of a heart of worship and prayer accompanying our acts of service and sacrifice.

that is on the grain offering
The grain offering, or "minchah," was a voluntary act of worship, expressing gratitude and devotion to God. It was distinct from sin offerings, focusing on fellowship and thanksgiving. This offering reminds believers of the importance of gratitude and the joy of giving back to God from what He has provided.

and burn the memorial portion
The "memorial portion," or "azkarah," refers to the part of the offering that is burned on the altar, serving as a reminder before God. This act of burning signifies the complete dedication and consumption of the offering, symbolizing the total surrender of the believer's life to God.

on the altar
The altar, or "mizbeach," was the sacred place where offerings were made to God. It represents the meeting point between the divine and the human, a place of sacrifice and atonement. For Christians, the altar points to the cross, where Christ's ultimate sacrifice was made for the redemption of humanity.

as a pleasing aroma
The phrase "pleasing aroma," or "reyach nichoach," indicates God's acceptance and satisfaction with the offering. It reflects the idea that true worship and sacrifice, when offered with a sincere heart, are delightful to God. This concept encourages believers to live lives that are pleasing to God, characterized by obedience and love.

to the LORD
The term "LORD," or "YHWH," is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people. The offerings were made to the LORD as an expression of devotion and covenant faithfulness. This reminds believers of the importance of maintaining a personal and covenantal relationship with God through Christ.

(15) And he shall take of it.--That is, one of the sons of Aaron mentioned in the preceding verse, whose rotation it is to serve at the altar. For an explanation of these directions see Leviticus 2:2.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The priest is to remove
וְהֵרִ֨ים (wə·hê·rîm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise

a handful
בְּקֻמְצ֗וֹ (bə·qum·ṣōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7062: Closed hand, fist

of
מִמֶּ֜נּוּ (mim·men·nū)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

fine flour
מִסֹּ֤לֶת (mis·sō·leṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5560: Fine flour

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

the incense
הַלְּבֹנָ֔ה (hal·lə·ḇō·nāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3828: Frankincense

from the grain offering,
הַמִּנְחָה֙ (ham·min·ḥāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering

and burn
וְהִקְטִ֣יר (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
אַזְכָּרָתָ֖הּ (’az·kā·rā·ṯāh)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 234: A reminder, remembrance-offering

on the altar
הַמִּזְבֵּ֗חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4196: An altar

as a pleasing
נִיחֹ֛חַ (nî·ḥō·aḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5207: A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing

aroma
רֵ֧יחַ (rê·aḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7381: To smell, perceive odor

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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