And all the meat-offering, &c.— See ch. Leviticus 2:6. The author of the Observations remarks, from some customs now prevailing among the Arabs, that the pouring oil on a meat-offering baken in a pan, and broken to pieces, was, according to the way of those times, when they would regale their friends in a more elegant manner; and, consequently, was to be done out of respect to the priests of the LORD, to whom they were appropriated. We refer the reader, curious on this topic, to the 131st page of the Observations.
Note; The hide of the burnt-offering, and the meat-offering which was dressed, were the priest's who offered them; but the undressed meat-offerings were divided among all the priests in waiting. Learn, 1. They who labour most in the service of God, deserve to be best paid. 2. They who serve at the same altar, should be careful to communicate one to another of their good things: a covetous priest is a monster in the sanctuary!