Leviticus 3:16-10:15 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Leviticus 3:6-17

Directions are here given concerning the peace-offering, if it was a sheep or a goat. Turtle-doves or young pigeons, which might be brought for whole burnt offerings, were not allowed for peace-offerings, because they have no fat considerable enough to be burnt upon the altar; and they would be next to nothing if they were to be divided according to the law of the peace-offerings. The laws concerning a lamb or goat offered for a peace offering are much the same with those concerning a bullock,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 3:16

And the priest shall burn them upon the altar ,.... Which shows that not the fat only, but the inwards and the kidneys, were burnt also; so Maimonides says F12 Ut supra, (Maaseh Hakorbanot) c. 9. sect. 11. , that the priest salted the parts, and burned them upon the altar; and the priests might not have the breast and shoulder (which were what belonged to them) until the parts were burnt: it is the food of the offering made by fire ; which the Lord ate of, or accepted of: for... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 3:16

Verse 16 16.And the priest shall burn them. He justly assigns to the priest the main duties of sacrificing, i.e., to sprinkle the blood, and to cast the fat into the fire, since he alone was competent to make atonement. Moreover, although there is a harsh metaphor contained in the word “food,” yet it admirably expresses what the Holy Spirit would teach, that the legal service pleased God, just as the food which we eat is pleasing to us; whilst it at the same time marks God’s familiar communion... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-16

The foundation of fellowship with God. The "sacrifice of peace offering" was one of fellowship. Its distinctive features are brought out in chapter 7 . (see Homily there). The sacrifice enjoined in this (third) chapter is preliminary to the sacred feast which was to follow. Its significance is found in the fact that the act of communion with God could only come after the oblation had been presented. We learn, therefore— I. THAT SACRED JOY BEFORE GOD CAN ONLY FOLLOW ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-17

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-17

The peace offering was not a sacrifice denoting self-devotion like the burnt-offering, nor a tender of homage like the meat offering, but a feast upon a sacrifice, which God and man symbolically joined in partaking of. The offering consisted of an animal and unleavened cakes and (generally) leavened bread, of which a share was given to God's altar and priests on the one hand, and to the offerer and his friends on the other. It represented the blessedness and joyousness of communion between... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-17

Fellowship with God and man as illustrated in the peace offering also Leviticus 7:11-21 , Leviticus 7:28-34 ; Leviticus 19:6-8 ; Leviticus 22:29 , Leviticus 22:30 ; of 1 John 1:6 , 1 John 1:7 ; John 6:33 . We have found in the burnt offering the principle of entire personal consecration, and in the meat offering that of consecrated life-work. We have seen how these have their perfect fulfillment only in the case of Jesus Christ, while in other cases they are preceded by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-17

The peace offerings, also called thank offerings or salvation offerings. The twofold object—to acknowledge salvation received, to supplicate salvation desired. Three kinds—praise offerings, vow offerings, free-will offerings. Considerable freedom permitted in them, though still restrictions observed. Male and female victims, of the herd and flock, but only those without blemish. No pigeons permitted, because a pair of pigeons insufficient for the sacrificial meal, which was so... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:6-16

Varieties in the offerings-unity in the sacrifice. Whether from the herd or from the flock, an offering of larger or smaller value, the same principle applies—the unblemished gift, the separation of the fat and of the blood, the observance of all prescribed order and detail I. Here is the TRUE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY . Obedience according to ability, "doing the will of God from the heart." The variety which is necessitated in God's children by their different capabilities and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:6-17

The peace offering of the flock. The ceremony in relation to this is almost identical with that of the herd already described. Nevertheless, there are a few expressions in the course of the description which are not found in the former paragraph. We call attention to— 1. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FAT OF THE LAMB . Leviticus 3:8-10 . 1 . Note the expression, "The fat thereof, and the whole rump." The "and" here is expletive rather than copulative, thus, "The fat... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Leviticus 3:6-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 3:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 3:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:6-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:6-17

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