Leviticus 6:26
Leviticus 6:26 in Multiple Translations
The priest who offers it shall eat it; it must be eaten in a holy place, in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting.
The priest that offereth it for sin shall eat it: in the holy place shall it be eaten, in the court of the tabernacle of the congregation.
The priest that offereth it for sin shall eat it: in a holy place shall it be eaten, in the court of the tent of meeting.
The priest by whom it is offered for sin, is to take it for his food in a holy place, in the open space of the Tent of meeting.
The priest who offers the sin offering is to eat it. It must be eaten without yeast in a holy place—the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting.
The Priest that offreth this sinne offring, shall eate it: in the holy place shall it be eaten, in the court of ye Tabernacle of the Congregation.
'The priest who is making atonement with it doth eat it, in the holy place it is eaten, in the court of the tent of meeting;
The priest who offers it for sin shall eat it. It shall be eaten in a holy place, in the court of the Tent of Meeting.
The priest that offereth it for sin shall eat it: in the holy place shall it be eaten, in the court of the tabernacle of the congregation.
The priest that offereth it, shall eat it in a holy place, in the court of the tabernacle.
The animals must be slaughtered in my presence in the same place that the animals that are to be completely burned on the altar are slaughtered, in the courtyard in front of the Sacred Tent.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 6:26
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Study Notes — Leviticus 6:26
- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 6:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 6:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 6:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 6:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 6:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 6:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 6:26
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 6:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 6:26
- Sermons on Leviticus 6:26
Context — The Sin Offering
26The priest who offers it shall eat it; it must be eaten in a holy place, in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting.
27Anything that touches its flesh will become holy, and if any of the blood is spattered on a garment, you must wash it in a holy place. 28The clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled must be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze pot, the pot must be scoured and rinsed with water.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 10:17–18 | “Why didn’t you eat the sin offering in the holy place? For it is most holy; it was given to you to take away the guilt of the congregation by making atonement for them before the LORD. Since its blood was not brought inside the holy place, you should have eaten it in the sanctuary area, as I commanded.” |
| 2 | Ezekiel 44:28–29 | In regard to their inheritance, I am their inheritance. You are to give them no possession in Israel, for I am their possession. They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them. |
| 3 | Hosea 4:8 | They feed on the sins of My people and set their hearts on iniquity. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 42:13 | Then the man said to me, “The north and south chambers facing the temple courtyard are the holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings. There they will place the most holy offerings—the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings—for the place is holy. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 46:20 | and said to me, “This is the place where the priests shall boil the guilt offering and the sin offering, and where they shall bake the grain offering, so that they do not bring them into the outer court and transmit holiness to the people.” |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | Exodus 38:9–19 | Then he constructed the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was a hundred cubits long and had curtains of finely spun linen, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. The north side was also a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver. The west side was fifty cubits long and had curtains, with ten posts and ten bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver. And the east side, toward the sunrise, was also fifty cubits long. The curtains on one side of the entrance were fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases. And the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well. All the curtains around the courtyard were made of finely spun linen. The bases for the posts were bronze, the hooks and bands were silver, and the plating for the tops of the posts was silver. So all the posts of the courtyard were banded with silver. The curtain for the entrance to the courtyard was embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. It was twenty cubits long and, like the curtains of the courtyard, five cubits high, with four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, as well as the bands and the plating of their tops. |
| 8 | Exodus 27:9–18 | You are also to make a courtyard for the tabernacle. On the south side of the courtyard make curtains of finely spun linen, a hundred cubits long on one side, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts. Likewise there are to be curtains on the north side, a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. The curtains on the west side of the courtyard shall be fifty cubits wide, with ten posts and ten bases. The east side of the courtyard, toward the sunrise, is to be fifty cubits wide. Make the curtains on one side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases, and the curtains on the other side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases. The gate of the courtyard shall be twenty cubits long, with a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. It shall have four posts and four bases. All the posts around the courtyard shall have silver bands, silver hooks, and bronze bases. The entire courtyard shall be a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide, with curtains of finely spun linen five cubits high, and with bronze bases. |
| 9 | Leviticus 6:16 | 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. |
| 10 | Exodus 40:33 | And Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar, and he hung the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. So Moses finished the work. |
Leviticus 6:26 Summary
[The priest had to eat the sin offering in a special, holy place because it was a way of showing respect and gratitude for God's forgiveness, much like how we show respect for God in our worship, as seen in John 4:24. This holy place was set apart for God's presence and for the rituals that helped people connect with Him, as described in Exodus 25:8. By eating the sin offering in this place, the priest was reminded of the seriousness of sin and the importance of forgiveness, which is also emphasized in Psalm 51:1-2. This concept of holy spaces and rituals can help us understand the reverence and awe that God deserves in our own lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the priest have to eat the sin offering in a holy place?
The priest had to eat the sin offering in a holy place because it was a symbol of God's forgiveness and the priest's role in that forgiveness, as seen in Leviticus 6:26 and supported by the concept of holy spaces in Exodus 25:8.
What made the place where the priest ate the sin offering 'holy'?
The place was made holy by God's presence and the rituals that took place there, as described in Exodus 29:43 and Leviticus 10:3, which emphasizes the importance of treating God's space with reverence.
Can anyone eat a sin offering, or is it only for the priests?
According to Leviticus 6:26, only the priest who offers the sin offering is allowed to eat it, highlighting the unique role of priests in the sacrificial system, as also outlined in Hebrews 5:1.
How does this relate to the concept of 'holy' in the New Testament?
The concept of 'holy' in the New Testament, such as in 1 Peter 1:16, is rooted in the Old Testament idea of separation and dedication to God, which is exemplified in the priest's eating of the sin offering in a holy place, as described in Leviticus 6:26.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for a place to be 'holy', and how can I apply that concept to my own life and relationship with God?
- How does the idea of the priest eating the sin offering in a holy place relate to the idea of Jesus being our high priest, as described in Hebrews 4:14-16?
- In what ways can I, like the priest, be a vessel for God's forgiveness and mercy in the lives of those around me, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 5:20?
- What role does ritual and tradition play in my own spiritual life, and how can I balance those things with a personal, heartfelt relationship with God, as seen in Matthew 15:9?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 6:26
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 6:26
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 6:26
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 6:26
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 6:26
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 6:26
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 6:26
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 6:26
Sermons on Leviticus 6:26
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The Solitary Sin Bearer by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of sin-bearing and its significance in the Christian faith. He refers to the biblical story of Aaron confessing the sins of Israe |
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(Exodus) Exodus 37:1-29 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the structure and symbolism of the tabernacle in the Bible. The tabernacle had three compartments and three entrances: the outer court, the ho |
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(Exodus) Exodus 38:9-11 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the tabernacle and its symbolism in relation to the gospel. The outer court, surrounded by a fence, represents the separat |
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Through the Bible - Exodus - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tabernacle described in the book of Exodus. He explains that the tabernacle is a picture of the body of Christ, with believers closely hel |
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Study Notes - the Tabernacle by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the purpose and typology of the tabernacle, highlighting how God used offerings and rituals to mend the broken fellowship with sinful man. The tabernacl |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 198 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the turning away of the land from God and the consequences that come with it. He compares the current state of the land to Israel, stating th |
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Finishing Our Work by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of finishing our work in his sermon 'Finishing Our Work.' He reflects on the ministry's fruitful two years, expressing gratitude for the soul |