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As an offering of first -[fruits] you shall offer them to Yahweh: but they shall not come up for a sweet savor on the altar.
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An Exception for Firstfruits
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse provides an exception to the previous rule against leaven and honey. While these items could not be burned on the altar as a 'sweet savor,' they were permitted when presented to God as part of a firstfruits offering, which was a gift of gratitude from the initial harvest.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As for the oblation of the firstfruits - Rather, as an oblation of firstfruits. The words refer to the leaven and honey mentioned in Levitic…
19th Century
Anglican
As for the oblation. —Better, as an oblation of firstfruits you may offer them. This verse mentions an exception to the r…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As for the oblation of the firstfruits, you shall offer them to the Lord Or "in" or "with the o…
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