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    Leviticus 2 (KJV)

    Read Leviticus chapter 2 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Leviticus 2

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    Leviticus 2 Summary

    Leviticus 2 describes the grain offering (meat offering in KJV), a voluntary offering of fine flour, oil, and frankincense presented to the Lord. Unlike animal sacrifices, this offering involved no blood — it expressed gratitude and devotion.

    The grain offering could be presented as raw flour, baked bread, or roasted grain, but it must never contain leaven or honey. Salt, representing the covenant, was always included. This offering often accompanied burnt offerings, creating a picture of complete dedication.

    Key Themes

    GratitudeDevotionCovenant SaltDaily Provision

    Key Verses in Leviticus 2

    "And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking."

    — Leviticus 2:13

    Salt symbolized the enduring, incorruptible nature of God's covenant.

    Life Application

    The grain offering reminds you that worship isn't only about sacrifice for sin — it's also about gratitude for daily bread. Offer God thanksgiving from the ordinary provisions of your life.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the grain offering?

    A voluntary offering of fine flour, oil, and frankincense expressing gratitude and devotion to God, often accompanying burnt offerings.

    Why was leaven forbidden?

    Leaven represented corruption and decay, and its exclusion symbolized the purity required in offerings to God.

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