Leviticus 2:12 net — You can present them to the LORD as an offering of first fruit, but they must not go up to the altar for a soothing aro…

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"You can present them to the LORD as an offering of first fruit, but they must not go up to the altar for a soothing aroma."

— Leviticus 2:12, NET Bible

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Leviticus 2 — Context

9

Then the priest must take up from the grain offering its memorial portion and offer it up in smoke on the altar– it is a gift of a soothing aroma to the LORD.

10

The remainder of the grain offering belongs to Aaron and to his sons– it is most holy from the gifts of the LORD.

11

Additional Grain Offering Regulations“‘No grain offering which you present to the LORD can be made with yeast, for you must not offer up in smoke any yeast or honey as a gift to the LORD.

12

You can present them to the LORD as an offering of first fruit, but they must not go up to the altar for a soothing aroma.

13

Moreover, you must season every one of your grain offerings with salt; you must not allow the salt of the covenant of your God to be missing from your grain offering– on every one of your grain offerings you must present salt.

14

“‘If you present a grain offering of first ripe grain to the LORD, you must present your grain offering of first ripe grain as soft kernels roasted in fire– crushed bits of fresh grain.

15

And you must put olive oil on it and set frankincense on it– it is a grain offering.

Leviticus 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 2:12 say?
Leviticus 2:12 in the NET Bible reads: “You can present them to the LORD as an offering of first fruit, but they must not go up to the altar for a soothing aroma.”
Where is Leviticus 2:12 in the Bible?
Leviticus 2:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 2, verse 12.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 2:12.
What translation should I read Leviticus 2:12 in?
Leviticus 2:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 2:12?
Leviticus 2:12 reads (NET): “You can present them to the LORD as an offering of first fruit, but they must not go up to the altar for a soothing aroma.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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