Bible Strands
Leviticus 2:15
And you are to put oil and frankincense on it; it is a grain offering.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Lord commands Moses and the Israelites on the exact preparation for a grain offering. This instruction falls within the immediate regulations for voluntary food offerings in Leviticus 2.
The words — שֶׁמֶן (shemen, oil) and לְבֹנָה (levonah, frankincense) are the required substances. The verb נָתַתָּ (natatta, you will put) establishes a direct, non-negotiable action.
The thread — The oil and frankincense combination reappears in the priestly burning of the memorial portion in Leviticus 2:16. It is placed alongside the crushed grain described in Leviticus 2:14.
Why it lands — The text dictates that specific ingredients must be added to the offering before any ritual action occurs. A reader must comply with the exact sequence and materials prescribed, leaving no room for substitution.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And thou shalt put oil upon it, and lay frankincense thereon: it is a meat offering.