and every grain offering, whether dry or mixed with oil, belongs equally to all the sons of Aaron. Sermons
I. THE PEACE OFFERING OF THANKSGIVING. 1. There is fitness in this association. (1) The peace offering has its name, שׁלמים (shelamim), from שׁלם (shalem), to complete or make whole. It was instituted to express the manner in which our breaches of the covenant are made up by Christ. How the variance between God and man is composed through his atoning sacrifice! (2) What, then, more fitting than that we should express our thankfulness to God in connection with the peace offering? Praise breaks spontaneously from the heart that is "reconciled to God through the death of his Son" (see Isaiah 12:1). 2. A bread offering accompanied this. (1) One portion of this bread offering was unleavened (verse 12). This portion was presented upon the altar. As leaven symbolized evil dispositions, no trace of it should be found in anything that touched God's altar (Leviticus 2:11). (2) But the other portion was leavened (verse 13). This portion was eaten by the worshipper, and expressed that he had evil dispositions that needed purging out. What a difference there is between the holy God and sinful man! What a merciful provision is that of the gospel of peace, that reconciles sinners to God! II. THE THANKSGIVING IN THE HEAVE OFFERING. (Verses 14, 15.) 1. This was taken from the whole oblation. (1) The word for oblation, משּׂאת (masseath), denotes that which is borne or carried, from נשׂא (nasa), to bear or carry. It generally describes anything which was carried to the temple to be offered to God. It also expresses the design of all sacrifices to be the carrying or bearing of sin (see Exodus 28:38; also Leviticus 10:17; Leviticus 16:21). (2) In the offerings of the Law this was typical; but in the offering of Christ real (see Isaiah 53:4, 12; John 1:29, margin; 1 Peter 2:24). (3) From the number of these typical sin-bearers borne to the temple, the heave offering was to be taken. It was a representative of the whole of them, and suggested that what was specifically expressed in it might be predicated of any of them. 2. It was lifted up in faith and gratitude to God. (1) The heave offering had its name, תרומה (terumah), from רם (rum, to lift up), because it was lifted up, viz. toward heaven, by the priest. (2) This action expressed thankfulness to the source whence all blessings come to us, and especially those of redemption. Christ is the "Lord from heaven," the "heavenly gift" of a gracious Father (see John 3:13, 16, 31; John 4:10; John 6:32, 33; 1 Corinthians 15:47; Hebrews 6:4). 3. It became the priest's who sprinkled the blood of the peace offering. (1) Those who make their peace with God through the blood of the cross not only offer thanks, but enjoy the blessings of thanksgiving. Thus a grateful heart is a" continual feast." (2) It was eaten the same day that it was offered. In the very act of thanksgiving to God for his blessings we are blessed. Those who in everything "give thanks" can "rejoice evermore "(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). (3) It was shared by the priest in his own community (see Numbers 18:8, 11, 18, 19). Shared domestically. Shared religiously. The stranger had no part nor lot in the matter. - J.A.M.
The law of the trespass-offering. 1. The fatness and grossness of the carnal heart is to be removed and taken away.2. God requires the heart. 3. Against covetousness in ministers. 4. To receive the sacraments reverently and with due preparation. (A. Willet, D. D.) (J. M. Gibson, D. D.) (J. -Parker, D. D.) The priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt-offering. Why God should think of so small and base a thing as the skin, some may ask a reason; and see you the reason and the good of it.1. It notably confirmeth our faith in His providence, that He will never forget us and leave us destitute of things needful and good for us, seeing we are much better than the skin of a brute beast, whereof yet He hath care and thought. 2. It showed that sweet and comfortable care that the" Lord then had, and still hath, of the ministry, that it should be maintained, and not defrauded of the least thing allotted to it, which still He showeth in all other particulars, urging still that they be given to the priests according to His will. 3. This care of the Lord for the beast's skin, to appoint it to one that should have it, well taught that people then, and still teacheth us ever to be careful to,prevent strife, and to take away all questions and controversies as much as we may., that every one knowing what is his may therein rest, and peace ensue. The more God hath given you, the more must be your pain this way, in your good health and perfect memory. (Bp. Babington.) People Aaron, Israelites, MosesPlaces Sinai, TemanTopics Aaron, Alike, Belong, Belongs, Cereal, Dry, Equal, Equally, Grain, Meal, Meal-offering, Measure, Meat, Meat-offering, Mingled, Mixed, Oblation, Offering, Oil, Present, Sons, WhetherOutline 1. The law of the trespass offering11. and of the peace offering 12. whether it be for a thanksgiving 16. or a vow, or a free will offering 22. the fat and the blood are forbidden 28. The priests' portion in the peace offerings 35. The whole summed up Dictionary of Bible Themes Leviticus 7:9-10Library LeviticusThe emphasis which modern criticism has very properly laid on the prophetic books and the prophetic element generally in the Old Testament, has had the effect of somewhat diverting popular attention from the priestly contributions to the literature and religion of Israel. From this neglect Leviticus has suffered most. Yet for many reasons it is worthy of close attention; it is the deliberate expression of the priestly mind of Israel at its best, and it thus forms a welcome foil to the unattractive … John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links Leviticus 7:10 NIVLeviticus 7:10 NLT Leviticus 7:10 ESV Leviticus 7:10 NASB Leviticus 7:10 KJV Leviticus 7:10 Bible Apps Leviticus 7:10 Parallel Leviticus 7:10 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 7:10 Chinese Bible Leviticus 7:10 French Bible Leviticus 7:10 German Bible Leviticus 7:10 Commentaries Bible Hub |