Leviticus 6:20

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

كُلُّ ما مَسَّ لَحْمَها يَكونُ مَقَدَّسًا. وإِذا نَفَرَ مِن دَمِها على ثَوب. فَما نَفَرَ علَيه تَغسِلُه في مَوضِعٍ مُقَدَّس.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us about the offerings that Aaron and his sons should give to God every day. Aaron and his sons are the priests, and they need to offer a portion of fine flour as a meat offering, half in the morning and half at night.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special friend who loves cookies. Every day, you promise to give them a cookie in the morning and another one at night. That’s like what Aaron and his sons do for God, but with flour instead of cookies.

Historical Background

Leviticus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It details the laws and rituals for the Israelites, including offerings and sacrifices. The verse describes the offerings required for priests, emphasizing the importance of regular, consistent worship.

Living It Out Today

In today’s context, we can think of our daily routines as offerings to God. Just as Aaron offered flour twice a day, we can dedicate specific times each day to pray or read the Bible, showing our commitment to God.

Topics

• offerings
• priesthood
• worship
• daily routines
• commitment
• religious practices

Related Verses

• Exodus 29:40-41
• Numbers 15:3-12
• 2 Chronicles 13:11
• Luke 1:10
• Hebrews 10:1-4

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Aaron offer flour?

Aaron offers flour as part of the daily offerings to show his dedication and commitment to God, maintaining a consistent form of worship.

What is the significance of half in the morning and half at night?

The division of the offering into morning and night signifies the importance of regular, consistent worship throughout the day.

Can this be applied to modern worship?

Yes, it can be applied to modern worship by dedicating specific times each day to pray or read the Bible, showing continuous devotion to God.

What other offerings did priests make?

Priests made various offerings such as burnt offerings, sin offerings, and peace offerings, each with specific purposes and rules detailed in the books of Leviticus and Numbers.