Topical Encyclopedia In the context of Old Testament sacrificial practices, meat-offerings, also known as grain offerings, were a significant aspect of the Israelites' worship and devotion to God. These offerings were distinct from animal sacrifices and were primarily composed of agricultural produce, symbolizing the fruits of human labor and God's provision.One specific type of meat-offering mentioned in the Scriptures is the offering of green ears of corn parched. This offering is detailed in Leviticus 2:14, which states: "If you bring a grain offering of firstfruits to the LORD, you are to offer crushed heads of new grain roasted in the fire, grain from the firstfruits of your harvest." The offering of green ears of corn parched was a form of firstfruits offering, representing the initial yield of the harvest. By presenting the first and best of their crops, the Israelites acknowledged God's sovereignty and expressed gratitude for His blessings. This act of offering was a tangible demonstration of faith, trust, and reliance on God's continued provision. The process of parching the green ears of corn involved roasting the fresh grain, which was then crushed or ground. This preparation was significant as it transformed the raw produce into a form suitable for offering. The roasting and crushing of the grain can be seen as a metaphor for purification and dedication, aligning the offering with the holiness required in worship. The meat-offering of green ears of corn parched was typically accompanied by oil and frankincense, as described in Leviticus 2:15-16: "You are to put oil and frankincense on it; it is a grain offering. The 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." The addition of oil and frankincense enhanced the offering, symbolizing the anointing of the Holy Spirit and the pleasing aroma of a life dedicated to God. This offering was part of the broader system of sacrifices and offerings that underscored the covenant relationship between God and His people. It served as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the Israelites' responsibility to live in obedience and gratitude. The offering of green ears of corn parched, like other grain offerings, was a non-bloody sacrifice, highlighting the diversity of worship practices and the comprehensive nature of devotion required by the Mosaic Law. In summary, the meat-offering consisting of green ears of corn parched was a significant ritual in the Old Testament, reflecting themes of gratitude, dedication, and reliance on God's provision. Through this offering, the Israelites expressed their devotion and commitment to the covenant relationship with their Creator. Torrey's Topical Textbook Leviticus 2:14And if you offer a meat offering of your first fruits to the LORD, you shall offer for the meat offering of your first fruits green ears of corn dried by the fire, even corn beaten out of full ears. Torrey's Topical Textbook Resources What is a wave offering? | GotQuestions.orgWhy would the aroma of a sacrifice be important to God? | GotQuestions.org What is a sin offering? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Meat-Offerings of Jealousy, Without Oil or Incense Meat-Offerings: A Small Part of, Was Consumed on the Altar for a Memorial Meat-Offerings: Always Seasoned With Salt Meat-Offerings: Consisted of Barley Meal Meat-Offerings: Consisted of Fine Flour Meat-Offerings: Consisted of Fine Flour Baked in a Frying Pan Meat-Offerings: Consisted of Fine Flour Baked in a Pan Meat-Offerings: Consisted of Green Ears of Corn Parched Meat-Offerings: Consisted of Unleavened Cakes Baked in the Oven Meat-Offerings: High Priest's Deputy had Care of Meat-Offerings: Laid up in a Chamber of the Temple Meat-Offerings: Materials for Public, often Provided by the Princes Meat-Offerings: No Leaven Used With Meat-Offerings: Not to be offered on Altar of Incense Meat-Offerings: Offered by the High Priest Every Day, Half in the Morning and Half Meat-Offerings: Offered by the Poor for a Trespass offering Meat-Offerings: Offered with all Burnt offerings Meat-Offerings: Offered with the Daily Sacrifices Meat-Offerings: Offered: On the Altar of Burnt offering Meat-Offerings: Oil and Incense Used With Meat-Offerings: The Jews: Condemned for offering, to Idols Meat-Offerings: The Jews: Often not Accepted In Meat-Offerings: The Jews: Often Prevented from offering, by Judgments Meat-Offerings: The Priest's Portion Meat-Offerings: To be Eaten by the Males of the House of Aaron Alone Meat-Offerings: To be Eaten in the Holy Place Meat-Offerings: when offered for a Priest Entirely Consumed by Fire Related Terms Meat-offering (111 Occurrences) Free-will-offerings (6 Occurrences) Drink-offering (33 Occurrences) Burnt-offerings (86 Occurrences) |
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