Leviticus 2:16 bbe — And part of the meal of the offering and part of the oil and all the perfume is to be burned for a sign by the priest:…

Leviticus 2:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And part of the meal of the offering and part of the oil and all the perfume is to be burned for a sign by the priest: it is an offering made by fire to the Lord.”

Leviticus 2:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 2, verse 16.

Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

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.

Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 2:16.

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Leviticus 2:16 reads (BBE): “And part of the meal of the offering and part of the oil and all the perfume is to be burned for a sign by the priest: it is an offering made by fire to the Lord.” 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.