Homilies on Leviticus, Homilia V
Law of the sin offering at the holocaust place§1
1In the place where burnt offerings are killed they shall kill the sin offering. One fire-place — Christ is both judgment and propitiation.
Latin · §1
In loco ubi offeruntur holocausta occident peccatum. Idem locus ignis — Christus et iudicium et propitiatio.
Most holy — eaten in the court§2
2It is most holy; let it be eaten in the court. Do not scatter holy teaching outdoors. Eat within the church.
Latin · §2
Sanctum sanctorum est; in atrio comedatur. Non foris dogmata sancta spargere. Intra ecclesiam edere.
Whoever touches the flesh is holy§3
3Whoever touches its flesh shall be holy. Christ’s touch sanctifies; sin’s touch defiles.
Latin · §3
Omnis qui tetigerit carnes eius sanctificabitur. Contactus Christi sanctificat; contactus peccati polluit.
Blood sprinkled on a garment§4
4If blood is sprinkled on a garment, wash it in a holy place. The stain is washed with prayer and tears.
Latin · §4
Si aspersum fuerit sanguis super vestimentum, lavabis in loco sancto. Macula oratione et lacrimis lavatur.
Earthen vessel broken; bronze scoured§5
5An earthen vessel is broken; bronze is scoured. Flesh is fragile; chastening is strong. Become vessels for honor.
Latin · §5
Vas fictile confringetur; aeneum defricabitur. Fragilitas carnis; fortitudo castigationis. Vasa in honorem.
No leaven with the sin offering§6
6It shall not be baked leavened. Purge the leaven of malice. Keep the unleavened bread of sincerity.
Latin · §6
Non coquetur fermentatum. Fermentum malitiae expurga. Azymi sinceritatis.
The priest who offers it shall eat it§7
7The priest who offers it shall eat it. Who ministers the word may live from the gospel — not as hireling but as shepherd.
Latin · §7
Sacerdos qui offert illud comedet. Qui verbum ministrat, vivat de evangelio. Non mercenarius sed pastor.
Males among the priests may eat§8
8Every male among the priests may eat it. “Male” means a strong sense, not a slack affection. Holy things for the holy.
Latin · §8
Omnis masculus de sacerdotali genere edet. Masculus — sensus fortis; non dissolutus affectus. Sancta sanctis.
Whatever touches the altar is holy§9
9Whatever touches the altar becomes holy. The altar is Christ; the touch is faith. Come to the living stone.
Latin · §9
Quidquid tetigerit altare sanctificabitur. Altare Christus; contactus fidei. Accedite ad lapidem vivum.
Law of the ram for guilt§10
10This is the law of the ram for guilt; it is most holy. Hidden offense seeks light. Christ looses by the ram.
Latin · §10
Lex arietis pro delicto; sancta sanctorum. Delictum occultum lucem quaerit. Ariete Christus solvit.
Thanksgiving with cakes and oil§11
11A sacrifice of praise with oil cakes — thanksgiving, the church’s eucharist. Sing to the Lord.
Latin · §11
Sacrificium laudis cum placentis oleo. Eucharistia — gratiarum actio. Cantate Domino.
Fat is the Lord’s — Homilia V CLOSEOUT§12
12All fat is the Lord’s; you shall not eat it. Give glory’s richness to God; keep a heart rich in mercy. Homilia V CLOSEOUT. Amen.
Latin · §12
Omnis adeps Domini est; non comedetis. Pinguedo gloriae Deo. Cor pinguem misericordiae. Amen.