John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 9. And the priest shall take from the meat offering a memorial thereof , etc.] That is, an handful of it; as of the fine flour, ( Leviticus 2:2) so of the pieces of that which was baked, whether in the oven, or pan, or fryingpan: and shall burn it upon the altar ; the memorial or handful: [it is] an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord ; (see Gill on “ Leviticus 1:9”).
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-11 - Meat-offerings may typify Christ, as presented to God for us, and a being the Bread of life to our souls; but they rather seem to denot our obligation to God for the blessings of providence, and those goo 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 thi offering was to be eaten for food, not burned. These meat-offerings ar mentioned after the burnt-offerings: without an interest in the sacrifice of Christ, and devotedness of heart to God, such service cannot be accepted. Leaven is the emblem of pride, malice, an hypocrisy, and honey of sensual pleasure. The former are directl 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, wa wholly free from the things denoted by leaven; and his suffering lif and agonizing death were the very opposites to worldly pleasure. Hi people are called to follow, and to be like him.
Original Hebrew והרים7311 הכהן3548 מן4480 המנחה4503 את853 אזכרתה234 והקטיר6999 המזבחה4196 אשׁה801 ריח7381 ניחח5207 ליהוה׃3068
