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An Offering of Gratitude
Commentators note this offering of first-fruits was likely a voluntary act of thankfulness, distinct from required offerings. The law specified that the grain must be from 'full ears,' emphasizing that whatever is brought to God should be the best of its kind. This encourages believers to give to God from a grateful heart, offering their very best, not just what is leftover or obligatory.
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 2:14
18th Century
Theologian
Green ears of corn - Rather, “fresh ears of corn;” that is, just-ripe grain, freshly gathered. Parched grain, such as is here spoken of, is …
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 2:14
19th Century
Bishop
And if thou offer. — The third kind of meat offering (Leviticus 2:14–16) is of the firstfruits. These verses …
John Calvin
On Leviticus 2:14
16th Century
Theologian
And if you offer a meat-offering. This offering is different from that of the first-fruits, since it was voluntary, whereas the first-frui…
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John Gill
On Leviticus 2:14
17th Century
Pastor
And if you offer a meat offering of your firstfruits unto
the Lord
This, according to…
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…