Leviticus 2:3 net — The remainder of the grain offering belongs to Aaron and to his sons– it is most holy from the gifts of the LORD.

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

— Leviticus 2:3, NET Bible

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Leviticus 2 — Context

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Grain Offering Regulations: Offering of Raw Flour“‘When a person presents a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of choice wheat flour, and he must pour olive oil on it and put frankincense on it.

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Then he must bring it to the sons of Aaron, the priests, and the priest must scoop out from there a handful of its choice wheat flour and some of its olive oil in addition to all of its frankincense, and the priest must offer its memorial portion up in smoke on the altar– it is a gift of a soothing aroma to the LORD.

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

4

Processed Grain Offerings“‘When you present an offering of grain baked in an oven, it must be made of choice wheat flour baked into unleavened loaves mixed with olive oil or unleavened wafers smeared with olive oil.

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If your offering is a grain offering made on the griddle, it must be choice wheat flour mixed with olive oil, unleavened.

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Crumble it in pieces and pour olive oil on it– it is a grain offering.

Leviticus 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 2:3 say?
Leviticus 2:3 in the NET Bible reads: “The remainder of the grain offering belongs to Aaron and to his sons– it is most holy from the gifts of the LORD.”
Where is Leviticus 2:3 in the Bible?
Leviticus 2:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 2, verse 3.
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 2:3.
What translation should I read Leviticus 2:3 in?
Leviticus 2:3 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 2:3?
Leviticus 2:3 reads (NET): “The remainder of the grain offering belongs to Aaron and to his sons– it is most holy from the gifts of 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.
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