Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Leviticus 3:4
The caul above the liver - Probably the membrane covering the upper part of the liver. read more
The caul above the liver - Probably the membrane covering the upper part of the liver. read more
Upon the burnt sacrifice - Upon the ashes of the continual burnt-offering Exodus 29:38, in accordance with Leviticus 6:12. read more
Leviticus 3:2. He shall lay his hand on the head of his offering Here, as in the former case, (Leviticus 1:4,) the laying on of the offerer’s hand may denote his devoting the sacrifice wholly to God. In the peace-offerings it was accompanied with solemn thanksgiving to God, and an acknowledgment of those mercies which were the occasion of it. Thus Conradus, “This laying on of hands signifies devotion and faith, with an acknowledgment of the benefits, for which we can offer nothing of our... read more
Leviticus 3:5. Upon the burnt-sacrifice Either, 1st, Upon the remainders of it, which were yet burning; or, rather, 2d, After it: for the daily burnt- offering was first to be offered, both as more eminently respecting God’s honour, and as the most solemn and stated sacrifice, which should take place of all occasional oblations, and as a sacrifice of a higher nature, being for atonement, without which no peace could be obtained, nor peace- offering offered with acceptance. read more
The peace offering (3:1-17)Among Israelites in general, the most popular of the offerings was the peace offering (GNB: fellowship offering). The characteristic feature of this offering was the feast for the worshippers that followed the sacrifice (1 Samuel 9:12-13). First, however, the animal was sacrificed with blood ritual the same as that of the burnt offering. Then the Lord’s portion, consisting of the richest and most vital parts of the animal, was burnt upon the altar, probably to... 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
he = the offerer, not the priest. offering. Hebrew. 'ishsheh. App-43 . read more
burn = burn as incense. Hebrew. katar. App-43 . sweet savour = savour of satisfaction. See note on Genesis 8:21 . 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
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Leviticus 3:3
“The fat that covereth the inwards” refers to the caul or transparent membrane which has upon it a network of fatty tissue: “the fat upon the inwards” refers to the small lumps of suet found upon the intestines of healthy animals. read more