Five Major Offerings

Name	Emphasis	Focus is on the general procedure or reasons for the offerings	Focus is on the proper handling, eating, or disposal of the offerings
Burnt Offering	underscores prayers of petition or praise	ch. 1	6:8–13
Grain Offering	pleasing aroma; often mirrors emphasis of the offering it accompanies	ch. 2	6:14–23
Peace Offering	fellowship with the Lord by having a communion meal	ch. 3	7:11–36
Sin Offering	atonement of a committed sin; metaphor of purification	4:1–5:13	6:24–30
Guilt Offering	atonement of a committed sin; metaphor of compensation for wrongdoing	5:14–6:7	7:1–10