Was the burnt offering voluntary?
Lev. 1:3-17 and 6:8-13 deals with the burnt offering.
Lev. 1:3 says "If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord" while Lev. 6:9 says "Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This is the law of the burnt offering: It is the burnt offering, because of the burning upon the altar all night unto the morning, and the fire of the altar shall be burning in it."
Perhaps its was voluntary, but, when one decided to offer it, one had to obey the law that established the limits of it.
I would like to learn of your input on this matter.
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Lev. 1:3-17 and 6:8-13 deals with the burnt offering.
Lev. 1:3 says "If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord" while Lev. 6:9 says "Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This is the law of the burnt offering: It is the burnt offering, because of the burning upon the altar all night unto the morning, and the fire of the altar shall be burning in it."
Perhaps its was voluntary, but, when one decided to offer it, one had to obey the law that established the limits of it.
I would like to learn of your input on this matter.
Thanks