Leviticus 2:4

_AND IF THOU BRING AN OBLATION OF A MEAT OFFERING BAKEN IN THE OVEN, IT SHALL BE UNLEAVENED CAKES OF FINE FLOUR MINGLED WITH OIL, OR UNLEAVENED WAFERS ANOINTED WITH OIL._ Baken in the oven - generally a circular hole excavated in the floor, from one to five feet deep; the sides of which are covered with hardened plaster, on which cakes are baked of the form and thickness of pancakes (see the note at Genesis 18:6). The shape of Eastern ovens varies considerably according to the nomadic or settled habits of the people....

1-11 Meat-offerings may typify Christ, as presented to God for us, and as being the Bread of life to our souls; but they rather seem to denote our obligation to God for the blessings of providence, and those good works which are acceptable to God. The term "meat" was, and still is, properly given to any kind of provision, and the greater part of this offering was to be eaten for food, not burned. These meat-offerings are mentioned after the burnt-offerings: without an interest in the sacrifice of Christ, and devotedness of heart to God, such services cannot be accepted. Leaven is the emblem of pride, malice, and hypocrisy, and honey of sensual pleasure. The former are directly opposed to the graces of humility, love, and sincerity, which God approves; the latter takes men from the exercises of devotion, and the practice of good works. Christ, in his character and sacrifice, was wholly f...

Verse Leviticus 2:4. _BAKEN IN THE OVEN_] תנור _tannur_, from נר _nar_, to _split, divide_, says Mr. Parkhurst; and hence the _oven_, because of its burning, dissolving, and melting heat....

The four kinds of bread and the three cooking utensils which are mentioned in this section were probably such as were in common use in the daily life of the Israelites; and there appears no reason to doubt that they were such as are still used in the East. The variety of the offerings was most likely permitted to suit the different circumstances of the worshippers. Leviticus 2:4 OVEN - This was probably a portable vessel of earthenware; in shape a cone about 3 ft. 6 in. high, and 1 ft. 6 in. in diameter. Similar jars are now used for the same purpose by the Arabs. After the vessel has been thoroughly heated by a fire lighted in the inside, the cakes are placed within it, and the top is covered up until they are sufficiently baked. Meantime the outside of the vessel is turned to account. Dough rolled out very thin is spr

EXPOSITION THE MEAT OFFERING. The regulation of the burnt offering as a Levitical institution is immediately followed by a similar regulation of the meat offering, consisting of flour and oil, with salt and frankincense, and usually accompanied by the drink offering of wine. The sacrifice of the animal in the burnt offering had represented the entire surrender of the offerer's will and life to God; the presentation of the fruits and products of the earth in the meat offering represents man's gift of homage, whereby he acknowledges God's sovereignty over all things and over himself, by offering to him a portion of that which he had graciously bestowed in abundance. David's words, "All things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee … all this store cometh of thine hand, and is all thine own" (1 Chronicles 29:1

AND IF THOU BRING AN OBLATION OF A MEAT OFFERING BAKEN IN AN OVEN,.... This is another kind of meat offering, or in another form; the former was only fine flour and oil mixed together, and frankincense put on it, but this was made up into cakes, and baked in an oven, and not in anything else, according to the Jewish tradition i; he that says, lo, upon me be a meat offering baked in an oven, he may not bring that baked otherwise; and this meat offering was made into cakes and wafers, and then baked, as follows: and [IT SHALL BE] UNLEAVENED CAKES OF FINE FLOUR MINGLED WITH OIL, OR UNLEAVENED WAFERS ANOINTED WITH OIL; which according to the Jews were made after this manner k; the priest put the oil into a vessel before the making of it, then put the fine flour to it, and put oil upon it, and mixed it, and kneaded it, and baked it, and cut it in pieces, and put oil upon it, and mixed it, an...

2. THE MEAL OFFERING CHAPTER 2 _ 1. The general instruction (Leviticus 2:1)_ 2. Baked in the oven (Leviticus 2:4) 3. Baked in a pan (Leviticus 2:5) 4. Baked in a frying pan (Leviticus 2:7) 5. Presented unto the priest (Leviticus 2:8) 6. The oblation of the firstfruits (Leviticus 2:12) The word “meat” should be changed throughout this chapter to “meal.” This offering or oblation is closely connected with th

ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS. The different kinds of meal offerings, and some further general rules. The offering might be in the form of thin wafers, or of girdle cakes (a baking pan is a flat plate or grid), or small puddings (in which case the oil is necessary as flavouring) whichever form is most convenient in view of the worshipper's _mé nage._ Leaven (see Exodus 23:18), like honey, will set up fermentation, or go sour. For this reason it is, perhaps, that milk is never allowed in offerings. Honey would also be unfamiliar to nomads; contrast Ezekiel 16:19. Salt, as a relish, is also necessary for its purifying effect, and as a symbol of the covenant (Numbers 18:19 *)....

OBLATION. present. Hebrew. _korban._ See App-43. The only word rendered oblation, except Isaiah 40:20; Ezekiel 44:30; Ezekiel 45:1; Ezekiel 45:6; Ezekiel 45:7; Ezekiel 45:13; Ezekiel 45:16; Ezekiel 48:9; Ezekiel

The pouring and the mixing may be done by the ordinary Israelite; from the taking of the handful and onwards the priest officiates. (Rashi.) The cakes or wafers must be 10 in number....