Leviticus 22:17-33 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

Laws of the oblations.

These naturally follow those concerning the priests, which form the subject of the earlier portion of this chapter. They may be considered—

I. WITH RESPECT TO THE SACRIFICES .

1 . These must be the animals prescribed.

2 . They must be individuals without blemish.

3 . Blemished creatures may be given as free-will offerings.

II. WITH RESPECT TO THEIR OFFERING .

1 . They may not be offered till after the eighth day.

2 . An animal and its young may not be killed the same day.

3 . It should be eaten the same day on which it is killed.

4 . They should be offered devoutly.