Leviticus 1:2

“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, etc.] For unto no other was the law of sacrifices given; not to the Gentiles, but to the children of Israel: if any man; or woman, for the word “man”, as Ben Gersom observes, includes the whole species: of you; of you Israelites; the Targum of Jonathan adds, “and not of the apostates who worship idols.” Jarchi interprets it of yours, of your mammon or substance, what was their own property, and not what was stolen from another f4, (see <236108>Isaiah 61:8): bring an offering unto the Lord; called “Korban” of “Karab”, to draw nigh, because it was not only brought nigh to God, to the door of the tabernacle where he dwelt, but because by it…”

“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them--If the subject of communication were of a temporal nature, the Levites were excluded; but if it were a spiritual matter, all the tribes were comprehended under this name (Deu 27:12). If any man of you bring an offering unto the Lord--The directions given here relate solely to voluntary or freewill offerings--those rendered over and above such, as being of standing and universal obligation, could not be dispensed with or commuted for any other kind of offering (Exo 29:38; Lev 23:37; Num 28:3, Num. 28:11-27, &c.). bring your offering of the cattle, &c.--that is, those animals that were not only tame, innocent and gentle, but useful and…”

“Speak unto the children of Israel - It is important to observe that these first instructions Leviticus 1:2-17 are addressed expressly to the individual who felt the need of sacrifice on his own account. They were not delivered through the priests, nor had the officiating priest any choice as to what he was to do. He was only to examine the victim to see that it was perfect Leviticus 22:17-24, and to perform other strictly prescribed duties Leviticus 6:8-21. The act of offering was to be voluntary on the part of the worshipper, but the mode of doing it was in every point defined by the Law. The presenting of the victim at the entrance of the tabernacle was in fact a symbol of the free will…”

“There are divers kinds of sacrifices here prescribed, some by way of acknowledgment to God for mercies either desired or received; others by was of satisfaction to God for men's sins; others were mere exercises of devotion. And the reason why there were so many kinds of them was, partly a respect to the childish state of the Jews, who by the custom of nations, and their own natural inclinations were much addicted to outward rites and ceremonies, that they might have full employment of that kind in Gods's service, and thereby be kept from temptations to idolatry; and partly to represent as well the several perfections of Christ, the true sacrifice, and the various benefits of his death, as…”

“1:2-3 When: This word introduces a major category (the process of presenting an offering), followed by a series of conditions introduced by if (1:3, 10, 14). This when/if pattern is generally followed through all the major offerings described in 1:2–6:7. • offering (Hebrew qorban; see study note on Mark 7:11) is a general term referring to all kinds of offerings and gifts, including the various offerings described in Lev 1–7.”

“If any: Lev 22:18, Lev 22:19; Gen 4:3, Gen 4:5; Ch1 16:29; Rom 12:1, Rom 12:6; Eph 5:2 an offering: Korban, from karav to approach, an introductory offering, or offering of access, in allusion to the present which is always required in the East, on being introduced to a superior. Leviticus 1:3”