Leviticus 24:7
Leviticus 24:7 in Multiple Translations
And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, an offering made by fire to the LORD.
And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire unto the LORD.
And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be to the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.
And on the lines of cakes put clean sweet-smelling spices, for a sign on the bread, an offering made by fire to the Lord.
Place pure frankincense beside each pile to go with the bread to act as the ‘reminder part,’ a food offering to the Lord.
Thou shalt also put pure incense vpon the rowes, that in steade of the bread it may bee for a remembrance, and an offering made by fire to the Lord.
and thou hast put on the rank pure frankincense, and it hath been to the bread for a memorial, a fire-offering to Jehovah.
You shall put pure frankincense on each row, that it may be to the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire to the LORD.
And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire to the LORD.
And thou shalt put upon them the dearest frankincense, that the bread may be for a memorial of the oblation of the Lord.
Along each row, place in some gold cups some pure incense to be burned to be an offering to me instead of the bread.
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Leviticus 24:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נָתַתָּ֥
עַל
הַֽ/מַּעֲרֶ֖כֶת
לְבֹנָ֣ה
זַכָּ֑ה
וְ/הָיְתָ֤ה
לַ/לֶּ֨חֶם֙
לְ/אַזְכָּרָ֔ה
אִשֶּׁ֖ה
לַֽ/יהוָֽה
וְ/נָתַתָּ֥
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַֽ/מַּעֲרֶ֖כֶת
maʻăreketh
H4635
row
Art | N-fs
לְבֹנָ֣ה
lᵉbôwnâh
H3828
frankincense
N-fs
זַכָּ֑ה
zak
H2134
pure
Adj
וְ/הָיְתָ֤ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
לַ/לֶּ֨חֶם֙
lechem
H3899
food
Prep | N-cs
לְ/אַזְכָּרָ֔ה
ʼazkârâh
H234
memorial
Prep | N-fs
אִשֶּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H801
food offering
N-ms
לַֽ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 24:7
וְ/נָתַתָּ֥
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַֽ/מַּעֲרֶ֖כֶת
maʻăreketh
H4635
"row"
Art | N-fs
This term describes a row or line, like a pile of loaves, used in the context of shewbread or offerings.
Definition: row, line
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: row, shewbread. See also: Leviticus 24:6; 1 Chronicles 28:16; Nehemiah 10:34.
לְבֹנָ֣ה
lᵉbôwnâh
H3828
"frankincense"
N-fs
Frankincense is a white resin used for incense, often burned in ceremonies and rituals. It was used in the holy incense, as seen in Exodus 30. The KJV translates it as frankincense.
Definition: 1) frankincense 1a) a white resin burned as fragrant incense 1a1) ceremonially 1a2) personally 1a3) used in compounding the holy incense
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: (frank-) incense. See also: Exodus 30:34; Nehemiah 13:5; Isaiah 43:23.
זַכָּ֑ה
zak
H2134
"pure"
Adj
In the Bible, this word means being pure and clean, like a clear conscience. It appears in Psalms and Proverbs, describing a person's moral purity. God values purity and wants His people to be clean.
Definition: 1) clean, pure 1a) pure 1b) pure, clean, righteous (fig.) 2) the pure one (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: clean, pure. See also: Exodus 27:20; Job 11:4; Proverbs 16:2.
וְ/הָיְתָ֤ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לַ/לֶּ֨חֶם֙
lechem
H3899
"food"
Prep | N-cs
This Hebrew word refers to food, especially bread or grain. It's used throughout the Bible to describe meals, sacrifices, and daily life, highlighting the importance of food in ancient Israelite culture.
Definition: : food(eating) 1) bread, food, grain 1a) bread 1a1) bread 1a2) bread-corn 1b) food (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. See also: Genesis 3:19; 1 Samuel 20:34; Psalms 14:4.
לְ/אַזְכָּרָ֔ה
ʼazkârâh
H234
"memorial"
Prep | N-fs
A memorial or reminder, specifically a food offering burned to remember something, as described in Leviticus.
Definition: memorial-offering, the portion of the meal (food) offering which is burned
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: memorial. See also: Leviticus 2:2; Leviticus 5:12; Numbers 5:26.
אִשֶּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H801
"food offering"
N-ms
An ishshah is a food offering or sacrifice given to God, often by fire or eaten by priests, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: food offering, offering given to God by fire or eaten by priests, sacrificial offering
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire. See also: Exodus 29:18; Leviticus 21:6; 1 Samuel 2:28.
לַֽ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Leviticus 24:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 24:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 24:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 24:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 24:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 24:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 24:7
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 24:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 24:7
- Sermons on Leviticus 24:7
Context — The Showbread
5You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf,
6and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD.
7And 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.
8Every Sabbath day the bread is to be set out before the LORD on behalf of the Israelites as a permanent covenant. 9It belongs to Aaron and his sons, who are to eat it in a holy place; for it is to him a most holy part of the food offerings to the LORD—his portion forever.”Cross References
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| 1 | Leviticus 2:2 | 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. |
| 2 | Revelation 8:3–4 | Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. |
| 3 | Genesis 9:16 | And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of every kind that is on the earth.” |
| 4 | Hebrews 7:25 | Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. |
| 5 | Exodus 13:9 | It shall be a sign for you on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that the Law of the LORD is to be on your lips. For with a mighty hand the LORD brought you out of Egypt. |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 11:23–25 | For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” |
| 7 | Exodus 12:14 | And this day will be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD, as a permanent statute for the generations to come. |
| 8 | Acts 10:4 | Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God. |
| 9 | Ephesians 1:6 | to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. |
| 10 | John 6:35 | Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. |
Leviticus 24:7 Summary
This verse is talking about the special bread that was placed in the temple, and how frankincense was put near it to remind God of the people's prayers and offerings. It's like when we pray and ask God to remember us, and He hears our prayers and is pleased with our worship (Psalms 141:2). The frankincense represented the people's desire to have their prayers rise to God, and it teaches us to be intentional and sincere in our worship, just like the psalmist who said, 'I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart' (Psalms 138:1). By looking at this verse, we can learn to dedicate our lives to God and worship Him with purity and sincerity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of frankincense in Leviticus 24:7?
The frankincense served as a memorial portion for the bread, representing the prayers of the people rising to God, much like the incense in Revelation 8:3-4, which symbolized the prayers of the saints.
Why was the frankincense placed near each row of bread?
The frankincense was placed near each row to represent the entirety of the offering being dedicated to God, emphasizing the importance of complete surrender and devotion, as seen in Romans 12:1-2, where believers are called to offer their bodies as living sacrifices.
How does this verse relate to the concept of worship in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of intentional and deliberate acts of worship, such as the placement of frankincense, which demonstrates a heart of reverence and adoration for God, similar to the psalmist's declaration in Psalms 95:6, 'Come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.'
What can we learn from the use of pure frankincense in this verse?
The use of pure frankincense teaches us about the importance of purity and sincerity in our worship, as God desires our worship to be untainted by sin or selfish motives, as emphasized in Matthew 5:8, 'Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can intentionally dedicate my daily life to God, just as the frankincense was placed near the bread as a memorial portion?
- How can I ensure that my worship is pure and sincere, untainted by sin or selfish motives, and pleasing to God?
- What are some areas in my life where I can apply the principle of complete surrender and devotion, as represented by the frankincense and the bread?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my reverence and adoration for God in my daily life, just as the Israelites did through the placement of frankincense near the bread?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 24:7
And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon [each] row,.... Two cups of frankincense, in each of which was an handful of it, and which were set by each row of the cakes, as Jarchi observes: that it may
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 24:7
And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth deals shall be in one cake. Take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes - for the showbread, as previously appointed (Exodus 25:30).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 24:7
Pure frankincense, unmixed and uncorrupted, or of the best sort. That it may be on the bread, or to the bread, or for the bread, to wit, to be burnt before the Lord instead of the bread, which could not conveniently be offered to God in that manner. And this was done every time that the bread was changed. For a memorial; for that part which properly belonged to God, whereas the rest belonged to the priest. See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 24:7
Leviticus 24:7 And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon [each] row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, [even] an offering made by fire unto the LORD.Ver. 7. On the bread.] Or, Instead of the bread.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 24:7
(7) Shalt put pure frankincense upon each row.—Better, shalt place pure frankincense by each pile. As the two piles of six cakes each measured together ten handbreadths in width, and as the length of the table was twelve handbreadths, there was a vacant space of two handbreadths left on the table for the two bowls with frankincense. The vacant place in question may, therefore, (1) have been divided between the two ends of the table, and a bowl with incense been put at each end on either side of the two piles; or (2) the disposable vacant space may have been left at one end of the table only, and the bowls put together on this end by one side of the two piles; or (3) each of the two piles of the cakes may have been put more or less closely to the other end of the table, thus leaving a vacant space between the two piles, into which the two bowls with the frankincense were placed. The last was the practice during the second Temple. That it may be on the bread for a memorial.—Better, that it may be for the bread as a memorial, that is, that the frankincense may be offered up upon the altar, as God’s portion, instead of the bread which was given to the priests. By this means the prayers of the children of Israel will be brought into grateful remembrance before the Lord. (See Leviticus 2:2.)
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 24:7
7. frankincense] The LXX. add ‘and salt,’ apparently in view of the rule in Leviticus 2:13. According to a tradition preserved by Josephus (Ant. iii. 10. 7) the frankincense was not poured on the bread, but placed beside it in two golden bowls. an offering made by fire] The frankincense was burnt on the altar of Burnt-Offering. See Jos. Ant. l.c.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 24:7
7. Frankincense — See Leviticus 2:1, note. The frankincense used by the Jews in the temple service must not be confounded with the common frankincense of commerce, which is a product of the Abies excelsa.
Sermons on Leviticus 24:7
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Privilege and Power of Prayer by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the incredible truths found in the Word of God. They use the expression "enough to blow your socks off" to describe the impact of these truth |
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Hannah - an Epoch Making Vessel by Stephen Kaung | This sermon focuses on the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel, highlighting the power of travailing prayer and the importance of being a vessel for God's purposes. It emphasizes the nee |
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The Tabernacle 05 the Altar of Incense by J. Henry Brown | In this sermon, the preacher recounts the story of Jesus sitting by a well and asking a woman for a drink of water. He explains that Jesus offers her living water, which symbolizes |
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River of Destiny Church - Part 2 by Brian Guerin | Brian Guerin emphasizes the transformative power of God's glory and the importance of being set apart for Him in his sermon 'River of Destiny Church - Part 2.' He encourages the co |
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Rev. 8:3-5. the All-Fragrant Incense by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the significance of prayer and its connection to divine judgment in his sermon on Revelation 8:3-5. He describes how the angel with the golden censer offe |
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March 5. 1678. the Altar of the Third Degree by Jane Lead | Jane Lead preaches about the significance of building a pure Altar of the Third Degree unto God, symbolizing the process of consecration and transformation of believers into perfec |
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Matthew 24:1-2. Christ Foretells the Destruction of the Temple. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about the departure of Jesus from the temple, symbolizing the end of His earthly ministry and the transition to His sacrifice on the cross and ascensio |