Leviticus 3:5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-5

The burnt-offerings had regard to God as in himself the best of beings, most perfect and excellent; they were purely expressive of adoration, and therefore were wholly burnt. But the peace-offerings had regard to God as a benefactor to his creatures, and the giver of all good things to us; and therefore these were divided between the altar, the priest, and the owner. Peace signifies, 1. Reconciliation, concord, and communion. And so these were called peace-offerings, because in them God and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 3:5

And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar ,.... That is, the fat of the several parts before mentioned; this signified the sufferings of Christ, by which our peace is made, and by whose death we are reconciled to God: this rite of burning the fat of the inwards of sacrifices was used by the Pagans, and is still retained by the idolatrous Indians to this day F8 See the Abridgment of Mr. Brainerd's Journal, published in 1748, p. 30. : upon the burnt sacrifice ; which, as Gersom... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 3:5

Aaron's sons shall burn it - As the fat was deemed the most valuable part of the animal, it was offered in preference to all other parts; and the heathens probably borrowed this custom from the Jews, for they burnt the omentum or caul in honor of their gods. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-5

A general view offerings. A supplementary account of the manner in which the peace offerings are to be presented unto the Lord is contained in Leviticus 7:1-38 . Reserving fuller distinct consideration of them till our arrival there, it may be instructive now to derive some general lessons from a comparison between this present chapter and the preceding chapters, which tell us of the burnt and meat offerings. I. EACH SEASON AND CIRCUMSTANCE HAS ITS APPROPRIATE OFFERING... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-5

The peace offering. We may get a clear conception of the peace offering by noticing the points of difference between it and the burnt offering described in the first chapter of this book. I. IT DIFFERS IN ITS TITLE . 1 . The burnt offering is in the Hebrew called ( עולה ) olah. 2 . This is called ( שלמים ) shelamin. II. IT DIFFERS IN ITS VICTIMS . 1 . In respect to the kinds. 2 . In respect to the sexes. III. IT DIFFERS ... 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

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