Leviticus 23:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And ye shall eat neither bread, nor parched corn, nor green ears, until the selfsame day that ye have brought an offering unto your God: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →No grain from the new harvest may be eaten until the firstfruits offering is presented.
The Context of Leviticus 23:14
A prohibition preventing harvest consumption until the firstfruits offering is given.
What Does Leviticus 23:14 Mean?
This prohibition establishes a principle: the harvest is set apart for God's use first. Until the firstfruits offering sanctifies the entire crop through the priest's hands, the people cannot partake of the new grain themselves.
The law binds all Israel across every generation in every location, making the firstfruits offering a perpetual acknowledgment that the land and its produce belong to God, given to His people as stewards.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 23:14
What does Leviticus 23:14 mean?
No grain from the new harvest may be eaten until the firstfruits offering is presented.
What is the context of Leviticus 23:14?
A prohibition preventing harvest consumption until the firstfruits offering is given.