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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 2:11–12

18th Century

Theologian

As for the oblation of the firstfruits - Rather, as an oblation of firstfruits. The words refer to the leaven and honey mentioned in Levitic…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 2:12

19th Century

Bishop

As for the oblation. —Better, as an oblation of firstfruits you may offer them. This verse mentions an exception to the r…

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 2:12

17th Century

Pastor

As for the oblation of the firstfruits, you shall offer them to the Lord Or "in" or "with the o…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 2:12–16

17th Century

Minister

Salt is required in all the offerings. God thereby indicates to them that their sacrifices, in themselves, were unsavory. All religious services mu…