Dew and Fatness as the Offerings of the Altar

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 115:16

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Another interpretation: "of the dew of heaven" - these are the meal-offerings; "and of the fat places of the earth" - the sacrifices; "and plenty of grain" - these are the first-fruits; "and wine" - these are the libations.

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SacrificeTempleBlessing

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