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The 'Covenant of Salt'
Scholars explain that salt was a powerful symbol of an unbreakable, everlasting agreement. The phrase 'covenant of salt' signified a durable and faithful relationship. By requiring salt in every offering, God visually represented the permanence and incorruptibility of His promises and love for His people, reminding them of the indissoluble nature of their bond with Him.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 2:13
18th Century
Theologian
With all thine offerings thou shalt offer salt - Not only every מנחה mı̂nchāh — but every animal offering was to …
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 2:13
19th Century
Bishop
And every oblation. —But salt, which is the contrary to leaven, and which preserves from putrefaction and corruption, was…
John Calvin
On Leviticus 2:13
16th Century
Theologian
And every oblation of your meat-offering. The reason for salting the victims was very similar, namely, that God’s service might not be wit…
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John Gill
On Leviticus 2:13
17th Century
Pastor
And every oblation of your meat offering you shall season
with salt
Which makes food …
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…