Leviticus 10:12
Leviticus 10:12 in Multiple Translations
And Moses said to Aaron and his remaining sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, “Take the grain offering that remains from the offerings made by fire to the LORD and eat it without leaven beside the altar, because it is most holy.
¶ And Moses spake unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons that were left, Take the meat offering that remaineth of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and eat it without leaven beside the altar: for it is most holy:
And Moses spake unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons that were left, Take the meal-offering that remaineth of the offerings of Jehovah made by fire, and eat it without leaven beside the altar; for it is most holy;
And Moses said to Aaron and to Eleazar and Ithamar, his sons who were still living, Take the rest of the meal offering from the offerings of the Lord made by fire, and take it for your food, without leaven, at the side of the altar, for it is most holy.
Moses told Aaron and his two sons who were left, Eleazar and Ithamar, “Take the grain offering that is left over from the food offerings given to the Lord and eat it without yeast beside the altar, because it is most holy.
Then Moses saide vnto Aaron and vnto Eleazar and to Ithamar his sonnes that were left, Take the meate offring that remaineth of the offrings of the Lord, made by fire, and eate it without leauen beside ye altar: for it is most holy:
And Moses speaketh unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar, and unto Ithamar his sons, who are left, 'Take ye the present that is left from the fire-offerings of Jehovah, and eat it unleavened near the altar, for it [is] most holy,
Moses spoke to Aaron, and to Eleazar and to Ithamar, his sons who were left, “Take the meal offering that remains of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and eat it without yeast beside the altar; for it is most holy;
And Moses spoke to Aaron, and to Eleazar and to Ithamar, his sons that were left, Take the meat-offering that remaineth of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and eat it without leaven beside the altar: for it is most holy:
And Moses spoke to Aaron, and to Eleazar and Ithamar, his sons that were left: Take the sacrifice that is remaining of the oblation of the Lord, and eat it without leaven beside the altar, because it is holy of holies.
Moses/I said to Aaron and his two sons who were still alive, Eleazar and Ithamar, “Take the offering made from grain that is left after a portion of it has been offered to Yahweh to be burned, and eat it alongside the altar. It should not be eaten elsewhere, because it is very holy.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 10:12
Study Notes — Leviticus 10:12
- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 10:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 10:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 10:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 10:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 10:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 10:12
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 10:12
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 10:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 10:12
- Sermons on Leviticus 10:12
Context — Restrictions for Priests
12And Moses said to Aaron and his remaining sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, “Take the grain offering that remains from the food offerings to the LORD and eat it without leaven beside the altar, because it is most holy.
13You shall eat it in a holy place, because it is your share and your sons’ share of the food offerings to the LORD; for this is what I have been commanded. 14And you and your sons and daughters may eat the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution in a ceremonially clean place, because these portions have been assigned to you and your children from the peace offerings of the sons of Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 21:22 | He may eat the most holy food of his God as well as the holy food, |
| 2 | Numbers 18:9–10 | 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. You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy. |
| 3 | Leviticus 7:9 | 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, |
| 4 | Leviticus 2:1–16 | “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, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. The remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the offerings made by fire to the LORD. Now if you bring an offering of grain baked in an oven, it must consist of fine flour, either unleavened cakes mixed with oil or unleavened wafers coated with oil. If your offering is a grain offering prepared on a griddle, it must be unleavened bread made of fine flour mixed with oil. Crumble it and pour oil on it; it is a grain offering. If your offering is a grain offering cooked in a pan, it must consist of fine flour with oil. When you bring to the LORD the grain offering made in any of these ways, it is to be presented to the priest, and he shall take it to the altar. The priest is to remove the memorial portion from the grain offering and burn it on the altar as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. But the remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the offerings made by fire to the LORD. No grain offering that you present to the LORD may be made with leaven, for you are not to burn any leaven or honey as an offering made by fire to the LORD. You may bring them to the LORD as an offering of firstfruits, but they are not to be offered on the altar as a pleasing aroma. And you shall season each of your grain offerings with salt. You must not leave the salt of the covenant of your God out of your grain offering; you are to add salt to each of your offerings. If you bring a grain offering of firstfruits to the LORD, you shall offer crushed heads of new grain roasted on the fire. And 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. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 44:29 | They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them. |
| 6 | Exodus 29:2 | along with unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil. Make them out of fine wheat flour, |
| 7 | Leviticus 6:14–18 | Now this is the law of the grain offering: Aaron’s sons shall present it before the LORD in front of the altar. 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. Aaron 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. It must not be baked with leaven; I have assigned it as their portion of My offerings made by fire. It is most holy, like the sin offering and the guilt offering. Any male among the sons of Aaron may eat it. This is a permanent portion from the offerings made by fire to the LORD for the generations to come. Anything that touches them will become holy.” |
Leviticus 10:12 Summary
In this verse, Moses is telling Aaron and his sons to eat a special offering called the grain offering, which is a gift to God. They have to eat it in a special place, near the altar, and without any yeast, because it's very holy. This reminds us that when we come to God, we need to be pure and holy, just like He is, as seen in 1 Peter 1:16. By following God's commands, like Aaron and his sons did, we can show our love and respect for Him, as mentioned in John 14:15.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of eating the grain offering without leaven?
Eating the grain offering without leaven signifies the importance of purity and holiness, as leaven is often associated with sin and corruption, as seen in 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 and Matthew 16:6.
Why did Moses instruct Aaron and his sons to eat the grain offering beside the altar?
Moses instructed Aaron and his sons to eat the grain offering beside the altar because it is most holy, and this act would help them to remember the sacred nature of their priestly duties, as mentioned in Leviticus 10:12 and Exodus 29:33.
What does it mean that the grain offering is 'most holy'?
The grain offering being 'most holy' means that it is set apart for God's use and is sacred, as seen in Leviticus 2:3, and those who eat it must be purified and holy, as mentioned in Leviticus 10:12 and Numbers 18:9.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Leviticus?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Leviticus, which emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between the holy and the common, as seen in Leviticus 10:10-11, and following God's commands for worship and sacrifice, as mentioned in Exodus 40:16 and Deuteronomy 12:32.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the principle of separating the holy from the common in my own life, as seen in Leviticus 10:10-11?
- How can I cultivate a sense of reverence and awe for God's holiness, as reflected in the sacred nature of the grain offering?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be 'eating leaven' or allowing sin to corrupt my relationship with God, and how can I address these issues?
- In what ways can I, like Aaron and his sons, be faithful stewards of the sacred responsibilities that God has given me, as mentioned in Numbers 3:10 and 1 Peter 2:9?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 10:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 10:12
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 10:12
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 10:12
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 10:12
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 10:12
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 10:12
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 10:12
Sermons on Leviticus 10:12
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Thanksgiving, Praise and Worship by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the power of praise and the importance of thanking and praising God. He uses the example of Jonah, who was in the belly of a fish and prayed f |
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Death in the Pot Christ the Answer by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of making unintentional mistakes and the regret that comes with them. He emphasizes that many of us can relate to this experience an |
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Christ in the Offering - Part 2 by Albert Leckie | Albert Leckie explores the significance of the meal offering in Leviticus 2, emphasizing how it represents the perfect life and service of Jesus Christ. He highlights the various w |
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Christ in 05 in the Offerings by Jim Flanigan | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of studying the offerings in the Bible and finding the Lord Jesus in all parts of Scripture. The speaker mentions that they hav |
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Studies in the Psalms 05 Handfuls From God by Neil Fraser | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their 45 years of full-time service for the Lord, emphasizing that they have never asked people for money. They highlight the idea that accu |
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The Meat-Offering Typical Both of Christ, and of His People. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the meat-offering as a type of Christ and His people, emphasizing that the fine flour represents the purity and excellence of Christ, who is the ultimate sacr |
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(Exodus) Exodus 29:1-9 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of consecration and coming to God with empty hands. He highlights that true consecration is not about making promises or offer |







