1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Leviticus 24:5 Thou shalt take also fine flour, and shalt bake twelve loaves thereof, two tenths shall be in every loaf :

Bake. The family of Caath had to perform this office, 1 Paralipomenon 9:32, and 23:29. (Menochius) --- [Ver. 7.] Incense. Septuagint add, "salt." Villalpend also places wine on the table. (B. 4:57.) --- Memorial for the Lord to bless his people, and for them to make their oblations to him as to the living God, from whom all blessings are derived. (Haydock) --- The incense was burnt instead of the bread, when fresh loaves were placed there. (Calmet)