Leviticus 2:2

"“‘When anyone offers an offering of a meal offering to the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour. He shall pour oil on it, and put frankincense on it."

Key Reflection

This verse establishes that a meal offering must be made with fine flour, symbolizing purity and completeness. The addition of oil and frankincense signifies the anointing and acceptance of the offering, reflecting both the quality and the divine favor it receives.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Better: “And he shall bring it to Aaron’s sons, the priests; and the (officiating) priest shall take from it,” etc. Memorial -The regular name not only for the portion of theמנחהmı̂nchāhwhich was burned on the altarLeviticus 2:9,Leviticus 2:16;Leviticus 5:12;Leviticus 6:15;Numbers 5:26, but for the frankincense which was laid upon the showbreadLeviticus 24:7. It is the word which is applied to the prayers and alms of Cornelius,Acts 10:4.

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