Leviticus | |
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Testament: | Old |
Description: | Leviticus is the third book of the Bible and primarily focuses on laws and rituals of the Israelite priesthood, including regulations for offerings, atonement, and purity. It serves as a manual for the Levitical priests and contains instructions for maintaining holiness and worship in the community. |
Chapter: | 2 |
Verse: | 12 |
Translations | |||
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Language | Language Code | Language Name | Verse Text |
English | kjv | King James Version | As for the oblation of the firstfruits, ye shall offer them unto the LORD: but they shall not be burnt on the altar for a sweet savour. |
English | bbe | Bible in Basic English | You may give them as an offering of first-fruits to the Lord, but they are not to go up as a sweet smell on the altar. |
English | web | World English Bible | As an offering of first fruits you shall offer them to Yahweh: but they shall not rise up for a pleasant aroma on the altar. |
English | webbe | World English Bible, British Edition | As an offering of first fruits you shall offer them to the LORD, but they shall not rise up as a pleasant aroma on the altar. |
Latin | clementine | Clementine Latin Vulgate | Primitias tantum eorum offeretis ac munera : super altare vero non imponentur in odorem suavitatis. |
Explanations | |
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Age Group | Explanation |
5 | God wants us to give Him the first part of our harvest. |
10 | Giving God the first part of our harvest shows Him that we trust Him to provide for us. |
15 | Offering the first fruits of our labor is a way to acknowledge God's provision and blessings in our lives. |
20 | Giving God the first part of our harvest is a way to honor Him as the source of all our blessings. |