Leviticus 7:14 (KJV)

What does Leviticus 7:14 mean?

Leviticus 7:14 explains that, from the offerings brought for a peace sacrifice, one portion must be set aside as a special "heave offering" to the LORD, and this part is given to the priest who sprinkles the blood of the sacrifice. This verse shows how the offering is divided between God and the priests serving at the altar.

Leviticus records instructions from God to Moses for the Israelites about how to perform sacrifices. In this verse, God is telling Moses that when someone brings a peace offering, a specific portion must be lifted up and given to the priest as a sign that it belongs to God. The priest who performs the ritual of sprinkling the blood receives this portion, highlighting his role in the ceremony.

The Hebrew behind Leviticus 7:14

• "Oblation" (מִנְחָה, minchah): This word means a gift or offering, often referring to something given to God. Here, it emphasizes that the portion set aside is a dedicated gift.
• "Heave offering" (תְּרוּמָה, terumah): This term means something lifted up or set apart for God. The act of lifting it up symbolized giving it to God, even though it was then given to the priest.
• "Sprinkleth" (זָרַק, zarak): This verb means to scatter or sprinkle, specifically the blood of the sacrifice. The priest who does this important ritual act receives the special portion, underlining his unique service.

Why Leviticus 7:14 matters

• This verse clarifies that not all of the offering was burned or eaten by the offerer; some was specifically set aside for the priests, showing their God-given role in Israel’s worship.
• It highlights the idea of giving the best or a chosen part to God first, even when the offering is shared among people.
• The verse connects to the larger section about peace offerings, helping readers see how the sacrificial system provided for both worship and the practical needs of the priests.