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Five Major Offerings

Name Emphasis Focus is on the general procedure or reasons for the offerings Focus is on the proper handling, eating, or disposal of the offerings
Burnt Offering underscores prayers of petition or praise ch. 1 6:8–13
Grain Offering pleasing aroma; often mirrors emphasis of the offering it accompanies ch. 2 6:14–23
Peace Offering fellowship with the Lord by having a communion meal ch. 3 7:11–36
Sin Offering atonement of a committed sin; metaphor of purification 4:1–5:13 6:24–30
Guilt Offering atonement of a committed sin; metaphor of compensation for wrongdoing 5:14–6:7 7:1–10

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