Leviticus 2:11

Afrikaans 2020 (Die Bybel 2020-vertaling)

“ ‘ Geen graanoffer wat julle vir die Here bring, mag met suurdeeg voorberei word nie. Ja, geen suurdeeg of heuning mag as offergawe aan die Here verbrand word nie.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Leviticus says that when you bring offerings to God, you should not use leaven or honey. God wants pure offerings without these elements. This instruction comes from God, who is giving rules for proper worship.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're baking a cake for a birthday party. If the party rules say no chocolate or sprinkles, you wouldn't use them, right? It's the same with offerings to God. He says no leaven or honey, so you don't use those in your offerings.

Historical Background

This verse was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It was addressed to the Israelites, who were learning about God's laws and how to worship Him properly. In their culture, offerings were a way to show devotion to God.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can think of this rule as a reminder to keep our actions and intentions pure. For example, if you're volunteering at a food bank, it's about doing good without expecting something in return.

Topics

• worship
• offerings
• purity
• sacrifice
• God's commands
• devotion

Related Verses

• Exodus 23:18
• Exodus 34:25
• Numbers 6:3
• Matthew 16:6
• 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God forbid leaven and honey in offerings?

Leaven and honey could symbolize corruption or sweetness from the world, which God wanted to keep separate from His pure offerings.

How can we apply this rule today?

Today, we can apply this by keeping our intentions pure in our service to God, just like the offerings were meant to be pure.

What other offerings were made without leaven?

Other offerings mentioned in Exodus and Numbers also did not include leaven, emphasizing purity in worship.

What does this teach us about God's character?

This verse shows God's desire for purity and His focus on following instructions carefully, reflecting His meticulous nature in worship.