Leviticus 6-7 continue with different types of offerings:
Guilt offering: this is when someone deceives his neighbors what is entrusted to him; or if he finds lost property and lies about it. He is to return the lost or stolen property in full, plus 20% more. Also he has to bring to the priest a ram from the flock as a guilt offering so that the priest can make atonement for him.
The Burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the altar hearth throughout the night, till morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the altar. (I don't really understand this one, other than the fact that the fire cannot go out).
The Grain offering: A portion of it is to be burnt as an aroma to please God; the rest will be eaten by the priest but without yeast. They are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of meeting. Also here it is documented that the priests (Aaron and his sons) will give a tenth to God.
The Guilt offering: It needs to be slaughtered and blood sprinkled against the altar on all sides. Again only the priest lineage can eat the offering that's burned. (and the offering belongs to the priest that offers it).
The Fellowship offering: Thankful offering should have cake without yeast offered alongside it. The offering should also be presented with cake with yeast - it belongs to the priest who offers it.
God also told the Israelites not to eat fat or blood of any bird or animal. If someone does this, he must be cut off from his people. (not sure why - maybe for sanitary/health reason that God warned His people?)
When a fellowship offering is brought, the breast should be waved (a "wave offering) and then the breast is for the priest. A portion of the offering is to be allocated to the priests.
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