Grain offering
The grain offering was an Old Testament sacrifice of fine flour, oil, and frankincense presented to the Lord. It expressed worship, thanksgiving, and dedication, and often accompanied other sacrifices.
At a Glance
The grain offering was an Old Testament sacrifice of fine flour, oil, and frankincense presented to the Lord. It expressed worship, thanksgiving, and dedication, and often accompanied other sacrifices.
Description
The grain offering was one of the offerings prescribed in the Mosaic law, especially described in Leviticus 2 and related passages. It consisted chiefly of fine flour prepared in various ways, mixed or anointed with oil, and often included frankincense; salt was to be used, while leaven and honey were excluded from the altar portion in the stated cases. Unlike animal sacrifices, it did not involve blood, but it still functioned as a holy gift presented to the Lord in covenant worship. It appears to have expressed thanksgiving, consecration, and acknowledgment that God is the giver of daily provision, and it often accompanied other sacrifices rather than standing alone. A memorial portion was burned before the Lord, while the remainder ordinarily belonged to the priests as most holy food.