Leviticus 1:2

Translations

Modern

“Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock.

Traditional

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the Lord, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock.

Literal

“Speak to the sons of Israel, and say to them: When any man from you brings near an offering to YHWH—from the livestock, from the herd, or from the flock—you shall bring near your offering.

Latin

Loquere filiis Israël, et dices ad eos: Homo, qui obtulerit ex vobis hostiam Domino de pecoribus, id est, de bobus et ovibus offerens victimas,

Original

Hebrew

English

“Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock.

Notes

Leviticus 1:1–7:38

The first major section of Leviticus explains the sacrificial system and the priesthood. There were sacrifices for atonement (whole burnt offering, sin offering, and guilt offering). And there were sacrifices for worship (grain offering and peace offering). Each sacrifice taught Israel about God's character in practice.

Priests led the sacrificial worship at the Tent of Meeting (the tabernacle). They taught the people about God's revelations to Moses at Sinai. They represented the people before God, especially on the Day of Atonement (chapter 16). Priests received a portion of the offerings for their support.

Leviticus 1:2–3

When: This introduces a major category, which is the process of presenting an offering. This is followed by conditions introduced by "if" (1:3, 10, 14). Leviticus 1:2–6:7 uses this when/if pattern throughout all the major offerings it describes.
offering (Hebrew qorban; see study note on Mark 7:11) is a general term for all kinds of offerings and gifts, including those described in Leviticus 1–7.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Atonement Pure Worship

Related verses

Leviticus 22:18–19
“Speak to Aaron and his sons and all the Israelites and tell them, ‘Any man of the house of Israel or any foreign resident who presents a gift for a burnt offering to the LORD, whether to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering,
Romans 12:6
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;
Genesis 4:5
…but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.
Ephesians 5:2
…and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
Genesis 4:3
So in the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruit of the soil as an offering to the LORD,
1 Chronicles 16:29
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;
Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Parallels

Leviticus 6:8–13

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Adam (Person) Biblical Concept of Law Burnt Offering Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Law of Moses Leviticus, Book of Moses Offerings and Sacrifices

Topics

Being Holy Church of Israel: Worship of, Consisted in Sacrifice Sacrifices were offered for Individuals Sacrifices: Different Kinds of Burnt offering Wholly Consumed by Fire The Burnt offering: To be Taken From: The Flock or Herd Types of Christ: Burnt offering

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