Leviticus Chapter 6

Leviticus chapter 6 provides additional details and instructions regarding various types of offerings and sacrifices in Israelite worship.

1. The Burnt Offering (v.8-13)
– The burnt offering was to be kept burning on the altar all night until morning.
– The priest was to wear his linen garments and remove the ashes from the altar daily.

2. The Grain Offering (v.14-23)
– Regulations for the grain offering, including the portions to be burned on the altar and the priest’s share.
– The grain offering was to be prepared without yeast and salted.

3. The Sin Offering (v.24-30)
– Further instructions for the sin offering, including where the animal was to be slaughtered and who could eat the meat.
– Any vessel used to cook the sin offering meat had to be broken or scoured if it was earthenware.

4. The Guilt Offering (v.1-7)
– Regulations for the guilt offering, which was required for specific sins committed unintentionally.
– The guilty party had to make full restitution plus an additional 20% penalty.

The chapter emphasizes the importance of proper procedure and reverence in Israelite worship. It provides additional legal and ritual details to ensure the offerings were made in accordance with God’s instructions.

These guidelines helped maintain holiness and right relationship between the Israelites and their holy God. The various offerings served different purposes, but all were vital components of the Israelites’ covenant relationship with the Lord.