7 By each stack put some pure incense as a memorial[1] portion to represent the bread and to be a food offering presented to the Lord.

Other Translations of Leviticus 24:7

King James Version

7 And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire unto the Lord.

English Standard Version

7 And you shall put pure frankincense on each pile, that it may go with the bread as a memorial portion as a food offering to the Lord.

The Message

7 Along each row spread pure incense, marking the bread as a memorial; it is a gift to God.

New King James Version

7 And you shall put pure frankincense on each row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, an offering made by fire to the Lord.

New Living Translation

7 Put some pure frankincense near each stack to serve as a representative offering, a special gift presented to the Lord .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 24:7

Commentary on Leviticus 24:1-9

(Read Leviticus 24:1-9)

The loaves of bread typify Christ as the Bread of life, and the food of the souls of his people. He is the Light of his church, the Light of the world; in and through his word this light shines. By this light we discern the food prepared for our souls; and we should daily, but especially from sabbath to sabbath, feed thereon in our hearts with thanksgiving. And as the loaves were left in the sanctuary, so should we abide with God till he dismiss us.