Leviticus 6:20

Translations

Modern

“This is the offering that Aaron and his sons must present to the LORD on the day he is anointed: a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a regular grain offering, half of it in the morning and half in the evening.

Traditional

This is the offering of Aaron and of his sons, which they shall offer unto the Lord in the day when he is anointed; the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a meat offering perpetual, half of it in the morning, and half thereof at night.

Literal

“This is the offering of Aaron and his sons, which they shall bring near to YHWH in the day of his being anointed: A tenth of an ephah of fine flour, a continual grain offering, half of it in the morning and half of it in the evening.

Latin

Hæc est oblatio Aaron, et filiorum ejus, quam offerre debent Domino in die unctionis suæ. Decimam partem ephi offerent similæ in sacrificio sempiterno, medium ejus mane, et medium ejus vespere:

Original

Hebrew

English

“This is the offering that Aaron and his sons must present to the LORD on the day he is anointed: a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a regular grain offering, half of it in the morning and half in the evening.

Notes

Leviticus 6:19–23

These instructions only apply to the grain part of the ordination offering (see Leviticus 2:1–16). For the rest of the ordination offering, see 8:22–32.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Pure Worship

Measurements

an ephah of fine flour: About 2 qt (2.2 l)

Related verses

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,
Exodus 16:36
(Now an omer is a tenth of an ephah.)
Hebrews 5:1
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
Leviticus 5:11
But if he cannot afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, he may bring a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a sin offering. He must not put olive oil or frankincense on it, because it is a sin offering.
Leviticus 5:1
“If someone sins by failing to testify when he hears a public charge about something he has witnessed, whether he has seen it or learned of it, he shall bear the iniquity.
Exodus 29:35–42
This is what you are to do for Aaron and his sons based on all that I have commanded you, taking seven days to ordain them.
Hebrews 7:27
Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.
Numbers 28:10
This is the burnt offering for every Sabbath, in addition to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.
Hebrews 8:3–4
And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer.
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,
Numbers 28:3
And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs.
Numbers 18:26–32
“Speak to the Levites and tell them: ‘When you receive from the Israelites the tithe that I have given you as your inheritance, you must present part of it as an offering to the LORD—a tithe of the tithe.

Parallels

Leviticus 2:1–16

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel

Glossary

Aaron Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Law of Moses Leviticus, Book of Moses Offerings and Sacrifices

Topics

Anointing in Consecration of High Priests Measure: An Ephah, Equal to Three Seah, and in Liquid, to a Bath, Containing About a Bushel and a Half Meat-Offerings: Offered by the High Priest Every Day, Half in the Morning and Half Offerings: Burnt: Offered Daily, Morning and Evening Offerings: Meat: Ordinances Concerning Priest: The Time of Moses: Consecration of Wave-Offering: Consisted of The Breast of all Peace offerings

Leviticus 6:20

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