Leviticus 2:10

Verse

But the remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the offerings made by fire to the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

And that which is left of the meal-offering shall be Aaron’s and his sons’: it is a thing most holy of the offerings of Jehovah made by fire.

Bible in Basic English

And the rest of the meal offering will be for Aaron and his sons; it is most holy among the Lord's fire offerings.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And whatsoever is left, shall be Aaron’s, and his sons’, holy of holies of the offerings of the Lord.

Free Bible Version

The rest of the grain offering is for Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the food offerings given to the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

But that which is left of the meate offring, shalbe Aarons and his sonnes: for it is most holy of the offrings of the Lord made by fire.

King James (Authorized) Version

And that which is left of the meat offering shall be Aaron’s and his sons’: it is a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire.

One Unity Resource Bible

That which is left of the meal offering shall be Aaron [Light-bringer]’s and his sons’. It is a thing most holy of the offerings of Adonai made by fire.

Translation for Translators

The part that is not burned will belong to Aaron and his sons. It is a very holy part of the offerings given to Yahweh by burning them in a fire.

Unlocked Literal Bible

What is left of the grain offering will belong to Aaron and his sons. It is very holy to Yahweh from the offerings to Yahweh made by fire.

Noah Webster Bible

And that which is left of the meat-offering shall be Aaron's and his sons': it is a thing most holy, of the offerings of the LORD made by fire.

World English Bible

That which is left of the meal offering shall be Aaron’s and his sons’. It is a most holy part of the offerings of Yahweh made by fire.

Young's Literal Translation

and the remnant of the present [is] for Aaron and for his sons, most holy, of the fire-offerings of Jehovah.

Context

Laws for Grain Offerings

⁹The priest is to remove the memorial portion from the grain offering and burn it on the altar as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.¹⁰But the remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the offerings made by fire to the LORD.

Summary

This verse in Leviticus describes the offering of a grain offering without leaven, emphasizing the importance of presenting offerings to the Lord in a pure and unleavened manner. Leaven is often symbolic of sin and corruption, so the absence of leaven signifies a pure and sincere offering to God. The verse underscores the significance of approaching God with reverence and holiness, offering our best to Him without any impurity or contamination. It serves as a reminder for believers to come before the Lord with a heart of humility, purity, and sincerity in worship and devotion.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And that which is left of the meat offering,.... Not burnt with fire: shall be Aaron's and his sons'; the high priest took his part first, and then the common priests: it is a thing most holy of the offerings of the Lord made by fire; See Gill on Lev 2:3.