# Leviticus 03 š: The Peace Offering
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> [[#š Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#š Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#š§ Chapter Summary]]
> [[#āļø Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#š Key Principles / š Life Application]]
> [[#š¬ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#āļø Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#š Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#š Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#š Internal Notes]]
## š Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
### Peace-Offering Regulations: Animal from the Herd
[[#Verse 01.]]Ā āāNow if his offering is a peace-offering sacrifice,Ā if he presents an offering from the herd, he must present before theĀ LordĀ a flawless male or a female.Ā
[[#Verse 02.]]Ā He must lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it at the entrance of the Meeting Tent, and the sons of Aaron, the priests, must splash the blood against the altarās sides.Ā
[[#Verse 03.]] Then the one presenting the offeringĀ must present a gift to theĀ LordĀ from the peace-offering sacrifice: He must remove the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that surrounds the entrails,Ā
[[#Verse 04.]]Ā the two kidneys with the fat on their sinews, and the protruding lobe on the liver (which he is to remove along with the kidneys).Ā
[[#Verse 05.]]Ā Then the sons of Aaron must offer it up in smoke on the altar atop the burnt offering that is on the wood in the fire as a gift of a soothing aroma to theĀ Lord.
### Animal from the Flock
[[#Verse 06.]]Ā āāIf his offering for a peace-offering sacrifice to theĀ LordĀ is from the flock, he must present a flawless male or female.Ā
[[#Verse 07.]]Ā If he presents a sheep as his offering, he must present it before theĀ Lord.Ā
[[#Verse 08.]]Ā He must lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it before the Meeting Tent, and the sons of Aaron must splashĀ its blood against the altarās sides.Ā
[[#Verse 09.]]Ā Then he must present a gift to theĀ LordĀ from the peace-offering sacrifice: He must remove all the fatty tail up to the end of the spine, the fat covering the entrails, and all the fat on the entrails,Ā
[[#Verse 10.]]Ā the two kidneys with the fat on their sinews, and the protruding lobe on the liver (which he is to remove along with the kidneys).Ā
[[#Verse 11.]]Ā Then the priest must offer it up in smoke on the altar as a food gift to theĀ Lord.
[[#Verse 12.]]Ā āāIf his offering is a goat he must present it before theĀ Lord,Ā
[[#Verse 13.]]Ā lay his hand on its head, and slaughter it before the Meeting Tent, and the sons of Aaron must splash its blood against the altarās sides.Ā
[[#Verse 14.]]Ā Then he must present from it his offering as a gift to theĀ Lord: the fat which covers the entrails and all the fat on the entrails,Ā
[[#Verse 15.]] the two kidneys with the fat on their sinews, and the protruding lobe on the liver (which he is to remove along with the kidneys).Ā
[[#Verse 16.]]Ā Then the priest must offer them up in smoke on the altar as a food gift for a soothing aromaāall the fat belongs to theĀ Lord.Ā
[[#Verse 17.]]Ā This isĀ a perpetual statute throughout your generationsĀ in all the places where you live: You must never eat any fat or any blood.āā
## š Verse-by-Verse Commentary
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## š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. The Hebrew name for this offering, *shelamim*, is related to *shalom*: peace, wholeness, and well-being.
2. Unlike the burnt offering, the peace offering could be male or female (3:1, 6).
3. The fat around the inner organs, the two kidneys, and the lobe of the liver were burned on the altar (3:3-4).
4. For a sheep, the whole fat tail was also burned (3:9). The broad-tailed sheep of the region store a large amount of fat in their tails.
5. Most of the meat was eaten by the worshiper, making it a fellowship meal (7:15-16).
6. Leviticus 7 describes three kinds of peace offerings: thanksgiving, vow, and freewill (7:12-16).
7. The breast and the right thigh went to the priests (7:31-34).
8. The fat was considered the richest part of the animal, so it was given to God.
9. The ban on eating fat applied to cattle, sheep, and goats (7:23).
10. Peace offerings were made at major moments of celebration, such as the dedication of Solomon's temple (1 Kings 8:63).
## š§ Chapter Summary
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## āļø Christ in This Chapter
Christ is our peace (Ephesians 2:14). The peace offering was a shared meal celebrating fellowship with God (3:1), and through Jesus' blood we are brought near and welcomed to His table.
## š Key Principles / š Life Application
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## š¬ Discussion Questions
1. The peace offering celebrated fellowship more than it dealt with guilt. What does it look like to enjoy peace with God (Romans 5:1)?
2. All the fat belonged to the Lord (3:16). What would it look like to give God the best part of your life?
3. Israel was forbidden to eat fat or blood (3:17). Why might God set boundaries even around ordinary meals?
## āļø Key Verses to Remember
- š verse 1: The peace offering may be a male or female from the herd, without defect.
- š verse 5: The fat is burned on the altar as a soothing aroma to the Lord.
- š verses 16-17: All the fat belongs to the Lord, and Israel must not eat fat or blood.
## š Related Passages/Cross Reference
- š [[Ephesians 02#Verse 13.|Ephesians 2:13-14]] - Christ Himself is our peace.
- š [[Romans 05#Verse 01.|Romans 5:1]] - We have peace with God through Jesus.
- š [[Colossians 01#Verse 20.|Colossians 1:20]] - Peace made through the blood of His cross.
- š [[1 Corinthians 10#Verse 16.|1 Corinthians 10:16-18]] - Sharing in the Lord's table.
- š [[Psalm 116#Verse 17.|Psalm 116:17]] - I will offer a thanksgiving sacrifice.
## š Devotional Reflection
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## š Internal Notes