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The Scent of Remembrance
Commentators explain that the frankincense was the actual 'offering made by fire.' While the bread was eaten by the priests, the incense was burned on the altar as a 'memorial.' This act symbolically represented the entire offering to God, serving as a fragrant reminder of His covenant people, Israel.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 24:1–9
18th Century
Theologian
The oil for the lamps of the tabernacle and the meal for the showbread were to be offerings from the Congregation, like the meal for the Pentecosta…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 24:7
19th Century
Bishop
Shalt put pure frankincense upon each row. —Better, shalt place pure frankincense by each pile. As the two piles of six c…
John Gill
On Leviticus 24:7
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall put pure frankincense upon [each] row
Two cups of frankincense, in each of which was an handful of it,…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 24:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The loaves of bread typify Christ as the Bread of life, and the food of the souls of his people. He is the Light of his church, the Light of the wo…