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Book of Leviticus - Chapter 7 - Verse 14

7:14
And of it he shall offer one out of the whole oblation for an heave offering unto the LORD, and it shall be the priest's that sprinkleth the blood of the peace offerings.

Meaning

In this verse from Leviticus, the practice of offering a heave offering to the Lord is described. The heave offering was a portion of the oblation that was lifted up and presented to the Lord by the priest. This act symbolized giving a portion of the offering back to God as a way of acknowledging His ownership and sovereignty over all things. The heave offering was considered holy and set apart for the Lord. The priest who sprinkled the blood of the peace offerings was the one designated to receive this portion of the oblation. By partaking in this ritual, both the priest and the congregation were reminded of their dependence on God and the importance of offering back to Him a portion of what they had been given. This act of giving back to God was a way of expressing gratitude and obedience to His commandments.

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