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New International Version
By each stack put some pure incense as a memorial portion to represent the bread and to be a food offering presented to the LORD.

New Living Translation
Put some pure frankincense near each stack to serve as a representative offering, a special gift presented to the LORD.

English Standard Version
And you shall put pure frankincense on each pile, that it may go with the bread as a memorial portion as a food offering to the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD.

King James Bible
And thou shalt put pure frankincense uponeach row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial,even an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

New King James Version
And you shall put pure frankincense oneach row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
You shall put pure frankincense on each row so that it may be a memorial portion for the bread, an offering by fire to the LORD.

NASB 1995
“You shall put pure frankincense on each row that it may be a memorial portion for the bread, even an offering by fire to the LORD.

NASB 1977
“And you shall put pure frankincense on each row, that it may be a memorial portion for the bread,even an offering by fire to the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
And you shall put pure frankincense on each row that it may be a memorial portion for the bread,even an offering by fire to Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
You shall put pure frankincense [in two censers, one] beside each row, so that it may be with the bread as a memorial portion, an offering by fire to the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread and a food offering to the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread and a fire offering to the LORD.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be to the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Alongside each row put some pure incense that will be sent up by fire in place of the bread as an offering to me.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be to the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Lay pure incense on top of each stack. The incense on the bread will be a reminder, an offering by fire to the LORD.

Good News Translation
Put some pure incense on each row, as a token food offering to the LORD to take the place of the bread.

International Standard Version
Put pure frankincense on each row for a memorial offering. It will serve as an offering made by fire to the LORD.

NET Bible
You must put pure frankincense on each row, and it will become a memorial portion for the bread, a gift to the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
You shall put pure frankincense on each row, that it may be to the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire to the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire to the LORD.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD.

World English Bible
You shall put pure frankincense on each row, that it may be to the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire to Yahweh.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and you have put pure frankincense on the row, and it has been with the bread for a memorial, a fire-offering to YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast put on the rank pure frankincense, and it hath been to the bread for a memorial, a fire-offering to Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And give upon the row pure frankincense, and it was to the bread for a remembrance; a sacrifice to Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou shalt put upon them the dearest frankincense, that the bread may be for a memorial of the oblation of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall place upon them the clearest frankincense, so that the bread may be a memorial of oblation for the Lord.

New American Bible
With each pile put some pure frankincense, which shall serve as an oblation to the LORD, a token of the bread offering.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall put pure frankincense with each row, to be a token offering for the bread, as an offering by fire to the LORD.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And you shall put pure frankincense upon each row before the LORD, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire to the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And put pure frankincense on a row before LORD JEHOVAH and it will be with the bread of memorial and an offering to LORD JEHOVAH.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt put pure frankincense with each row, that it may be to the bread for a memorial-part, even an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And ye shall put oneach row pure frankincense and salt; andthese things shall be for loaves for a memorial, set forth before the Lord.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Showbread
…6and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD.7And you are to place pure frankincense near each row,so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread,an offering made by fire to the LORD.8Every Sabbath day the bread is to be set out before the LORD on behalf of the Israelites as a permanent covenant.…

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Cross References

Exodus 25:30
And place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.

Exodus 40:23
He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Numbers 4:7
Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it.

1 Samuel 21:6
So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away.

1 Kings 7:48
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;

2 Chronicles 2:4
Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.

2 Chronicles 13:11
Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.

Nehemiah 10:33
for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God.

Ezekiel 41:22
There was an altar of wood three cubits high and two cubits square. Its corners, base, and sides were of wood. And the man told me, “This is the table that is before the LORD.”

Matthew 12:4
He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

Mark 2:26
During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”

Luke 6:4
He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”

Hebrews 9:2
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.

Hebrews 9:6
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties.

John 6:31-35
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” / Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” ...

Treasury of Scripture

And you shall put pure frankincense on each row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire to the LORD.

pure

Leviticus 2:2
And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar,to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD:

Ephesians 1:6
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

Hebrews 7:25
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

the bread

John 6:35,51
And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst…

a memorial

Genesis 9:16
And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh thatis upon the earth.

Exodus 12:14
And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.

Exodus 13:9
And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the LORD'S law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee out of Egypt.

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Leviticus 24

1.The oil for the lamps
5.The showbread
10.Shelomith's son blasphemes
13.The law of blasphemy
17.Of murder
18.Of damage
23.The blasphemer is stoned

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And you are to place pure frankincense near each row
Frankincense, a valuable resin, was used in ancient Israelite worship for its aromatic properties. It symbolizes prayer and worship rising to God, as seen inPsalm 141:2 andRevelation 8:3-4. The use of "pure" indicates the need for offerings to be unblemished, reflecting God's holiness. The placement "near each row" of the showbread in the Tabernacle signifies the importance of order and precision in worship, as detailed inExodus 25:30.

so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread
The "memorial portion" is a concept where part of an offering is set aside to remind the people of God's provision and covenant. This practice is rooted in the idea of remembrance, similar to the Passover (Exodus 12:14). The bread, known as the Bread of the Presence, symbolizes God's continual presence and sustenance for Israel, prefiguring Christ as the Bread of Life (John 6:35).

a food offering to the LORD
Food offerings were a central part of Israelite worship, symbolizing fellowship and communion with God. This offering, though not consumed by God, represents the dedication of the people's sustenance back to Him, acknowledging His provision. The phrase "to the LORD" emphasizes that all offerings are directed to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, reinforcing the exclusive worship due to Him alone, as seen in the First Commandment (Exodus 20:3).

Persons / Places / Events

1.Moses
The author of Leviticus, who received the laws and instructions from God on Mount Sinai.

2.The Israelites
The recipients of the laws given in Leviticus, who were to follow these instructions as part of their covenant relationship with God.

3.Tabernacle
The sacred place where the Israelites worshiped God, and where the bread of the Presence was placed.

4.Frankincense
A valuable resin used in worship, symbolizing prayer and purity, placed near the bread as a memorial offering.

5.Bread of the Presence
Twelve loaves representing the twelve tribes of Israel, placed on the table in the Holy Place as a continual offering before God.

Teaching Points

Symbolism of Frankincense
Frankincense represents purity and prayer. In our lives, we should strive for purity and maintain a constant prayer life, offering our lives as a fragrant offering to God.

Memorial Offering
The memorial portion signifies remembrance. We are called to remember God's faithfulness and provision in our lives, just as the Israelites remembered through their offerings.

Continual Worship
The bread of the Presence was a continual offering. Our worship and dedication to God should be constant, not just reserved for specific times or places.

Covenant Relationship
The bread and frankincense symbolize the covenant relationship between God and His people. We are reminded of our covenant through Christ and the importance of living in obedience and faithfulness.

Community Representation
The twelve loaves represented the twelve tribes. In the body of Christ, we are called to unity and to represent our community in our worship and service.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Leviticus 24:7?

2.How does Leviticus 24:7 emphasize the importance of order in worship practices?

3.What is the significance of "pure frankincense" in Leviticus 24:7 for believers today?

4.How does Leviticus 24:7 connect to the concept of offering in the New Testament?

5.In what ways can we incorporate the principle of remembrance in our daily lives?

6.How can we ensure our worship is as intentional as described in Leviticus 24:7?

7.What is the significance of frankincense in Leviticus 24:7?

8.How does Leviticus 24:7 relate to the concept of offerings in Christianity?

9.Why is bread a recurring symbol in Leviticus 24:7 and the Bible?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 24?

11.Jeremiah 7:22-23: How does God denying He commanded sacrifices align with earlier laws in Leviticus that clearly mandate offerings?

12.Is there any archaeological evidence that showbread was baked and replaced exactly as commanded (Leviticus 24:5-9)?

13.Leviticus 7:1-2: Why does this passage emphasize the place and method of slaughter for the guilt offering, and is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting these specific practices?

14.Leviticus 7:28-34: How do we reconcile the mandated portions for priests with modern ethical standards on religious offerings and resource distribution?

What Does Leviticus 24:7 Mean

And you are to place

- The directive is personal and intentional—“you” highlights the priest’s responsibility (cf.Exodus 28:1-3,Numbers 18:1-5).

- God specifies action, location, and purpose, reminding us that worship is not left to human creativity but to divine instruction (Deuteronomy 12:32).

- Placing something in the sanctuary underscores order and reverence, echoing1 Corinthians 14:40, “everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner”.

Pure frankincense near each row

- “Pure” underscores the absence of contamination; what approaches God must be undefiled (Psalm 24:3-4).

- Frankincense, a sweet, white resin, rises in fragrant smoke—symbolic of prayer and devotion (Psalm 141:2,Revelation 8:3-4).

- Each of the two rows of showbread (Leviticus 24:6) receives its own measure, signaling that every tribe of Israel is equally represented before the Lord (James 2:1).

So that it may serve as a memorial portion

- A “memorial” keeps something continually before God; this mirrors the altar of incense, where perpetually rising fragrance signifies unceasing intercession (Exodus 30:7-8,Hebrews 7:25).

- The frankincense itself is not eaten but burned, offering a vivid reminder that God never forgets His covenant people (Genesis 8:1,Isaiah 49:15-16).

- For believers, Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice is our abiding memorial before the Father (Hebrews 10:12-14).

For the bread

- The showbread represents the twelve tribes (Leviticus 24:5-6). Placing incense “for the bread” links physical provision with spiritual fragrance, anticipating Jesus as “the bread of life” (John 6:35).

- Bread speaks of daily sustenance (Matthew 6:11), while frankincense elevates the ordinary to the sacred—an invitation to see every meal as a moment of gratitude (1 Timothy 4:4-5).

A food offering to the LORD

- Though the priests later consume the bread (Leviticus 24:9), it is first presented wholly to God, acknowledging His ownership of all (Psalm 24:1).

- The burning incense produces an aroma “pleasing to the LORD” (Leviticus 2:2), foreshadowing Christ’s self-offering: “Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:2).

- The combination of bread and incense teaches that both tangible service and heartfelt worship belong together (Colossians 3:17).

summary

Leviticus 24:7 instructs priests to set pure frankincense beside each row of showbread so the fragrance might rise as a perpetual memorial, transforming common bread into a sacred food offering. The verse weaves themes of holiness, covenant remembrance, equal representation, and wholehearted worship. Together they point forward to Jesus, the true Bread and fragrant Offering, who perfectly fulfills what the bread and incense only hinted at—the continual, pleasing presence of God with His people.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(7)Shalt put pure frankincense upon each row.--Better,shalt place pure frankincense by each pile.As the two piles of six cakes each measured together ten handbreadths in width, and as the length of the table was twelve handbreadths, there was a vacant space of two handbreadths left on the table for the two bowls with frankincense. The vacant place in question may, therefore, (1) have been divided between the two ends of the table, and a bowl with incense been put at each end on either side of the two piles; or (2) the disposable vacant space may have been left at one end of the table only, and the bowls put together on this end by one side of the two piles; or (3) each of the two piles of the cakes may have been put more or less closely to the other end of the table, thus leaving a vacant space between the two piles, into which the two bowls with the frankincense were placed. The last was the practice during the second Temple.

That it may be on the bread for a memorial.--Better,that it may be for the bread as a memorial,that is, that the frankincense may be offered up upon the altar, as God's portion, instead of the bread which was given to the priests. By this means the prayers of the children of Israel will be brought into grateful remembrance before the Lord. (SeeLeviticus 2:2.)

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

And you are to place
וְנָתַתָּ֥(wə·nā·ṯa·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

pure
זַכָּ֑ה(zak·kāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2134:Pure, clean

frankincense
לְבֹנָ֣ה(lə·ḇō·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3828:Frankincense

near
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

each row,
הַֽמַּעֲרֶ֖כֶת(ham·ma·‘ă·re·ḵeṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4635:An arrangement, a pile

so that it may serve
וְהָיְתָ֤ה(wə·hā·yə·ṯāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be

as a memorial portion
לְאַזְכָּרָ֔ה(lə·’az·kā·rāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 234:A reminder, remembrance-offering

for the bread,
לַלֶּ֙חֶם֙(lal·le·ḥem)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3899:Food, bread, grain

an offering made by fire
אִשֶּׁ֖ה(’iš·šeh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 801:A burnt-offering, a sacrifice

to the LORD.
לַֽיהוָֽה׃(Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

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OT Law: Leviticus 24:7 You shall put pure frankincense on each (Le Lv Lev.)