Leviticus 5:12 Meaning and Explanation
“Then shall he bring it to the priest, and the priest shall take his handful of it, even a memorial thereof, and burn it on the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: it is a sin offering.”
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Read Full Chapter →The priest burns a handful of flour on the altar as a memorial of the sin offering.
The Context of Leviticus 5:12
Procedure for the grain sin offering.
What Does Leviticus 5:12 Mean?
The priest's role shifts for the flour offering. Rather than consuming the entire portion, the priest takes a handful as a memorial—an act of remembrance—and burns it on the altar. This memorial portion represents the whole and is sufficient to effect atonement.
The handful burned sends the offering upward; the remainder belongs to the priest for sustenance. This arrangement honors both the penitent's sacrifice and provides for the priest's livelihood. The principle remains: something given over to the fire and to God effects forgiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 5:12
What does Leviticus 5:12 mean?
The priest burns a handful of flour on the altar as a memorial of the sin offering.
What is the context of Leviticus 5:12?
Procedure for the grain sin offering.