Notes from Lev 6

The first seven verses of this chapter might fitly have been added to the foregoing chapter, being a continuation of the law of the trespass-offering, and the putting of other cases in which it was to be offered; and with this end the instructions God gave concerning the several kinds of sacrifices that should be offered: and then at v. 8 (which in the original begins a new section of the law) he comes to appoint the several rites and ceremonies concerning these sacrifices which had not been mentioned before.

I. The burnt-offering (v. 8-13).
II. The meat-offering (v. 14-18), particularly that at the consecration of the priest (v. 19-23).
III. The sin-offering (v. 24, etc.).

Notes from Lev 5

This chapter, and part of the next, concern the trespass-offering. The difference between this and the sin-offering lay not so much in the sacrifices themselves, and the management of them, as in the occasions of the offering of them. They were both intended to make atonement for sin; but the former was more general, this applied to some particular instances. Observe what is here said,

I. Concerning the trespass. If a man sin,
1. In concealing his knowledge, when he is adjured (v. 1).
2. In touching an unclean thing (v. 2, 3).
3. In swearing (v. 4).
4. In embezzling the holy things (v. 14-16).
5. In any sin of infirmity (v. 17-19). Some other cases there are, in which these offerings were to be offered (ch. 6:2-4; 14:12; 19:21; Num. 6:12).
II. Concerning the trespass-offerings,
1. Of the flock (v. 5, 6).
2. Of fowls (v. 7-10).
3. Of flour (v. 11-13; but chiefly a ram without blemish (v. 15, etc.).

Notes from Lev 4

This chapter is concerning the sin-offering, which was properly intended to make atonement for a sin committed through ignorance,

I. By the priest himself (v. 1-12). Or,
II. By the whole congregation (v. 13-21). Or,
III. By a ruler (v. 22-26). Or,
IV. By a private person (v. 27, etc.).

Notes from Lev 3

In this chapter we have the law concerning the peace-offerings, whether they were,

I. Of the heard, a bullock or a heifer (v. 1-5). Or,
II. Of the flock, either a lamb (v. 6-11) or a goat (v. 12-17). The ordinances concerning each of these are much the same, yet they are repeated, to show the care we ought to take that all our services be done according to the appointment and the pleasure God takes in the services that are so performed. It is likewise to intimate what need we have of precept upon precept, and line upon line.

Notes from Lev 2

In this chapter we have the law concerning the meat-offering.

I. The matter of it; whether of raw flour with oil and incense (v. 1), or baked in the oven (v. 4), or upon a plate (v. 5, 6), or in a frying pan (v. 7).
II. The management of it, of the flour (v. 2, 3), of the cakes (v. 8-10).
III. Some particular rules concerning it, That leaven and honey must never be admitted (v. 11, 12), and salt never omitted in the meat-offering (v. 13).
IV. The law concerning the offering of firstfruits in the ear (v. 14, etc.).

Notes from Lev 1

This book begins with the laws concerning sacrifices, of which the most ancient were the burnt-offerings, about which God gives Moses instructions in this chapter. Orders are here given how that sort of sacrifice must be managed.

I. If it was a bullock out of the herd (v. 3-9).
II. If it was a sheep or goat, a lamb or kid, out of the flock (v. 10-13).
III. If it was a turtle-dove or a young pigeon (v. 14-17). And whether the offering was more or less valuable in itself, if it was offered with an upright heart, according to these laws, it was accepted of God.

Notes from Exodus 40

In this chapter,

I. Orders are given for the setting up of the tabernacle and the fixing of all the appurtenances of it in their proper places (v. 1-8), and the consecrating of it (v. 9-11), and of the priests (v. 12-15).
II. Care is taken to do all this, and as it was appointed to be done (v. 16-33).
III. God takes possession of it by the cloud (v. 34, etc.).