young men. The whole nation as yet were priests, represented in the fathers and elder sons. Probably the redeemed firstborn from all the tribes.
children. sons.
offered. Hebrew. 'alah. See App-43.
burnt offerings. Hebrew. 'olah. See App-43.
sacrificed. Hebrew. zabach. App-43.
Peace offerings. Hebrew. shelem. App-43.
(5-8) This is the subject of Hebrews 9:15-23, where "testament "should be rendered covenant, and the word "men", which is not in the text, should be "over the dead sacrifices" referred to here. (Greek. epi nekrois.)