Leviticus 1:2
“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them,.... For unto no other was the law of sacrifices given; not to the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Speak unto the children of Israel - It is important to observe that these first instructions Lev. 1:2–3:17 are addressed…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Bring an offering - The word קרבן korban, from קרב karab, to approach or draw near, signifies an offering or gift by…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 1:1-2
Observe here, 1. It is taken for granted that people would be inclined to bring offerings to the Lord. The very light of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
oblation] Heb. korban, from a root signifying -to come near"; a general term for anything brought near to God, whether…
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