The actions of the priest signified that the Lord had accepted the grain offering. In the first place, part of the offering was burned with fire. Secondly, by receiving and eating the grain offering, the priest communicated to the worshipper that it was an acceptable offering.
9 Aaron et ses fils mangeront ce qui restera de l'offrande; ils le mangeront sans levain, dans un lieu saint, dans le parvis de la tente d'assignation.