Parshat Hashavua – Vayikra Roundup

For those who are wondering about the Korbanot, it is about the sacrifices that were an essential part of the service in Mishkan. In this article, we will further learn about each offering. Take a close look:

Different Types of Korbanot

The Olah

Olah is not as complicated as everyone thinks. It was commonly called a burnt offering.

First described in the Hebrew Bible, Olah was considered a form of sacrifice.

It was the term used to describe Noah’s sacrifices. Served as a tribute to God, a specific offering was burnt on the altar.

But not all were burnt. Most of them were eaten in communion, especially during a sacrificial meal.

Before, the burnt offering was performed twice a day and offered on the altar. It usually took place in the temple in Jerusalem.

However, the skin of the animal was given to some of the priests. It was not burnt and considered as one of the twenty-four priestly gifts.

The Olah was performed to forgive wrong thoughts and the failure to fulfill the mitzvah of the Torah.

The Mincha

The Mincha offerings were a sacrifice made from olive oil and flour.

While Olah was a completely burnt offering, Minchawas was known as the flour offering. Olive oil was also used to balance the taste and enhance the flavor.

The Shelamim

You probably have heard about the Shelamim. But what does this type of offer mean?

Simply, it was considered as the peace offering.

While the part was burnt on the altar, the other was eaten by the one who brought the offering. Then, the owner gave the other parts to the Kohen.

This sacrifice was typically offered whenever God rescued a person from a recovering from an illness, returning safely from a voyage, crossing the desert, free from prison, and more.

The Chatat

The Shelamim was a peace offering. The Chatat, on the other hand, was a variety of sacrifices brought as an atonement for people who sinned.

Common sin was when an individual didn’t know the Torah’s commandment. Both ignorance and negligence were not an excuse with God.

The Asham

The Asham was a sacrifice brought for different sins. This was done when an individual stole, misused any temple items, and more.

Although there were many complex rules and laws about the Korbanot, there’s one that applied to all.

Every offering was brought with enough amount of salt.