Leviticus 6:29
Leviticus 6:29 in Multiple Translations
Any male among the priests may eat it; it is most holy.
All the males among the priests shall eat thereof: it is most holy.
Every male among the priests shall eat thereof: it is most holy.
Every male among the priests may take it for his food: it is most holy.
Any male among the priests may eat it, it is most holy.
All the males among the Priestes shall eate thereof, for it is most holy.
'Every male among the priests doth eat it — it [is] most holy;
Every male among the priests shall eat of it. It is most holy.
All the males among the priests shall eat of it: it is most holy.
Every male of the priestly race shall eat of the flesh thereof, because it is holy of holies.
Any male in a priest’s family may eat some of the cooked meat; that meat is very holy.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 6:29
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Study Notes — Leviticus 6:29
- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 6:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 6:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 6:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 6:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 6:29
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 6:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 6:29
- Sermons on Leviticus 6:29
Context — The Sin Offering
29Any male among the priests may eat it; it is most holy.
30But no sin offering may be eaten if its blood has been brought into the Tent of Meeting to make atonement in the Holy Place; it must be burned.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 6:25 | “Tell Aaron and his sons that this is the law of the sin offering: In the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered, the sin offering shall be slaughtered before the LORD; it is most holy. |
| 2 | Leviticus 6:17–18 | 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.” |
| 3 | Numbers 18:10 | You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy. |
Leviticus 6:29 Summary
This verse, Leviticus 6:29, explains that only male priests can eat the sin offering because it is 'most holy'. This means that the offering is extremely special and sacred, and only those who are set apart for God's service can participate in it (see Exodus 29:33). The concept of 'most holy' reminds us that God is a sacred and reverent God, and we should approach Him with humility and respect (as seen in Psalm 111:9). By recognizing the sacredness of the sin offering, we can better understand the importance of honoring God's holiness in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the sin offering to be 'most holy'?
In Leviticus 6:29, 'most holy' refers to the highest level of sanctity, emphasizing the offering's sacred nature and its exclusive access to the priests, as seen in Exodus 29:37 and Leviticus 10:17.
Why can only male priests eat the sin offering?
The Bible doesn't explicitly state why only male priests can eat the sin offering, but it's likely due to the ceremonial and symbolic roles assigned to males in the priestly order, as established in Numbers 3:10 and Numbers 18:1-7.
Is the concept of 'most holy' still relevant today?
While the specific ceremonial laws of Leviticus are not directly applicable to modern Christians, the idea of recognizing and honoring the sacred and holy is still essential, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:17 and Hebrews 10:29, where believers are called to reverence God's holiness.
How does this verse relate to the concept of atonement?
The sin offering, as described in Leviticus 6:29, is a crucial part of the atonement process, as it provides a means for the priest to make atonement on behalf of the people, pointing forward to the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ, as described in Romans 3:25 and Hebrews 9:11-14.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for something to be 'most holy' in my life, and how can I honor God's sacred nature?
- How can I, as a believer, participate in the concept of atonement and recognize the sacredness of my relationship with God?
- In what ways can I reverence and honor the sacred and holy in my daily life, just as the priests did in the Old Testament?
- What are some modern-day applications of the concept of 'most holy', and how can I integrate them into my spiritual practice?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 6:29
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 6:29
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 6:29
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 6:29
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 6:29
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 6:29
Sermons on Leviticus 6:29
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(Exodus) Exodus 29:10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of laying on of hands in the Old Testament sacrificial system. He emphasizes that laying hands on an animal was a form of identifi |