E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Leviticus 3:2
offering. Hebrew. korban. App-43 . door = entrance. tabernacle of the congregation = tent (' ohel) of meeting or assembly. App-40 . Aaron's sons. See note on Leviticus 1:5 . read more
offering. Hebrew. korban. App-43 . door = entrance. tabernacle of the congregation = tent (' ohel) of meeting or assembly. App-40 . Aaron's sons. See note on Leviticus 1:5 . read more
This chapter details the instructions for the peace-offering, or thank-offering. The exact meaning of [~shelamiym], the Hebrew word from which the name of this offering is translated, is "uncertain."[1] Coleman rendered it, "The sacrifice of unity, or completeness";[2] Keil thought it more correctly rendered, "saving-offering."[3] Despite such opinions, we agree with Meyrick that, "No name is more suitable than peace-offering."[4] However, the peace in view here should not be thought of as... read more
Leviticus 3:1. A sacrifice of peace-offering— שׁלמים shelamim; so called, as eminently typifying the peace and reconciliation of God with man, through the death of Him who is our Peace: for it should be particularly observed, that of these sacrifices both priest and people, and, therefore, in some sense, both God and man, were to partake; see ch. Leviticus 7:11, and following verses. Romans 5:10. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19. Dr. Beaumont observes, that the original signifies a sacrifice of payments... read more
Leviticus 3:2. He shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering— "This laying on of hands," says Conradus, "signifies devotion and faith, with acknowledgment of the Divine benefits, for which we can offer nothing of our own, but only return to God what we have received; so that we may understand gratitude and thanksgiving to be the most valuable of sacrifices;" see ch. Leviticus 1:4. It is well known, how great an abomination the sacrifice of a cow, the symbol of Isis, was held in Egypt;... read more
1. if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offering—"Peace" being used in Scripture to denote prosperity and happiness generally, a peace offering was a voluntary tribute of gratitude for health or other benefits. In this view it was eucharistic, being a token of thanksgiving for benefits already received, or it was sometimes votive, presented in prayer for benefits wished for in the future. of the herd—This kind of offering being of a festive character, either male or female, if without... read more
2. he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering—Having performed this significant act, he killed it before the door of the tabernacle, and the priests sprinkled the blood round about upon the altar. read more
[See the Chapter Comments for Leviticus Chapter 1 for introductory information]3. The peace offering ch. 3The peace (fellowship) offering is the third sacrifice of worship. It represented the fellowship between God and man that resulted from the relationship that God had established with the redeemed individual. Peace and fellowship resulted from redemption, and this act of worship highlighted those blessings from God. This was an optional sacrifice; an Israelite could bring it if and when he... read more
The Peace OfferingThis form of sacrifice takes its name from a Heb. word meaning a ’requital’ or giving of thanks, and is therefore called by some the Thank Offering. It is an animal sacrifice, the characteristic feature of which is the disposal of the carcase. The kidneys and the internal fat, and, in the case of sheep, the fat tail also, are offered to God by burning upon the altar (Leviticus 3:3-5). The choice parts, the breast and the right thigh, fall to the lot of the priests after being... read more
III.(1) A sacrifice of peace offering.—The peace offering of which this chapter treats, consisted of two kinds, the peace offering from the herd (Leviticus 3:1-5), and the peace offering from the flock (Leviticus 3:6-15). As in the case of the burnt offering (Leviticus 1:3), the ox is mentioned first, because it is most costly and more important.Whether it be a male.—Whilst in the case of the burnt offering (Leviticus 1:3; Leviticus 1:10) the male only was legal, there is no distinction of sex... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Leviticus 3:1
oblation. Hebrew. korban. See on Leviticus 2:4 and App-43 . sacrifice. Hebrew. zebach. See App-43 . peace offering. Hebrew. shelem. App-43 . offer it = bring near. Hebrew. karab. App-43 . female. The burnt offering must be a Malachi 1:3 , Malachi 1:10 . the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . read more