unfoldingWord_en_tw/bible/other/freewilloffering/01.md

# freewill offering

## Definition

A freewill offering was a type of offering that was given above and beyond the required offerings of the Jewish law.

* If the freewill offering was an animal to be sacrificed, it was permitted to have slight defects since it was a voluntary offering.
* The Israelites ate the sacrificed animal (of the freewill offering) as part of a celebration feast.
* The book of Ezra records that a different type of freewill offerings that were brought for rebuilding the temple. These consisted of gold and silver coins and priestly clothing.
* The freewill offering was a cause of rejoicing for Israel since it reflected times of plenty and successful crops.
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			`## Definition`

			`A freewill offering was a type of offering that was given above and beyond the required offerings of the Jewish law.`

			`* If the freewill offering was an animal to be sacrificed, it was permitted to have slight defects since it was a voluntary offering.`
added version 2 2017-04-15 17:23:27 +00:00			`* The Israelites ate the sacrificed animal (of the freewill offering) as part of a celebration feast.`
			`* The book of Ezra records that a different type of freewill offerings that were brought for rebuilding the temple. These consisted of gold and silver coins and priestly clothing.`
			`* The freewill offering was a cause of rejoicing for Israel since it reflected times of plenty and successful crops.`