🔥 Chamishi 11, 6027 AA 🔥 – When to Burn and When to Eat

Torah Foundation:

“And the priest shall burn all of it on the altar... It is a burnt offering, a fire offering... But the sin offering shall be eaten by the priest who brings it for atonement — it is most set-apart.” — Vayikra (Leviticus) 1:9, 6:26 (condensed)

🔥 Full Burn vs. Shared Portion

Some offerings were entirely consumed by fire — these were wholly YHVH’s. Others, like certain sin and peace offerings, were partially burned and partially eaten. This wasn’t random. The distinction reflected purpose: total surrender or shared atonement.

The burnt offering symbolized full dedication — the entire animal went up in smoke, ascending to YHVH. But the sin offering, though sacred, was eaten by the priests. Why? Because they bore the iniquity of the people, consuming what had been transferred to the sacrifice.

🥩 Who May Eat the Sin Offering?

Only a ritually clean male priest could eat the flesh of the sin offering — and only within the sacred space. The act was not a meal of indulgence but a solemn participation in the people’s atonement. No outsider, no woman, and no impure person could partake.

This guarded boundary reminds us that sacred things are not for casual consumption. Today, many try to feast on spiritual things without clean hands or priestly hearts. The sin offering, pointing to Yahusha HaMashiach, is holy. We must approach with reverence, knowing our part in His suffering and atonement.

🔥 Fire Starter Prayer:

Abba YHVH, teach me to discern what is wholly Yours and what You have invited me to partake in. Let me never treat the sin offering lightly. Cleanse my heart, my hands, and my altar. May I offer what is due to You in full surrender, and receive what You allow in humility and awe. Baruk YHVH.

📚 RESOURCES

1. Learn more about these Mitzvot: - Chabad.org Mitzvot Index

🛡️ Reminders

• 💥 Are you discerning between what must be fully surrendered to YHVH and what He allows you to handle? Not all offerings are for eating — some must be completely burned in obedience.
• ⚠️ REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR ARMOR DAILY!