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A plain white-linen priest instructs an adult worshipper beside a low table outside the altar work area. On the table a small earthen honey jar with wooden dipper and a modest risen loaf represent firstfruits permitted to be presented but not burned. The priest gestures with an open palm toward the table; far background bronze altar is separate and contains only wood fire. No one carries honey or risen bread toward fire. Contextual illustration of a prohibition, not a violation.
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Leviticus 2:11-12

Kept apart from the altar fire

The Grain Offering · Leviticus 2

Story guide: Leaven and honey must not be burned as offerings to Yahweh, though they may be presented as firstfruits.

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11Every grain offering that you present to Yahweh shall not be made with leaven, for you shall not burn any leaven or any honey from it as a food offering to Yahweh.

12As an offering of firstfruits you may present them to Yahweh, but they must not go up on the altar as a pleasing aroma.

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