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Liber Leviticus, 3

1. Quod si hostia pacificorum fue rit eius oblatio et de bobus vo luerit offerre marem sive feminam, immaculata offeret coram Domino.

1. "If a man's offering is a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offers an animal from the herd, male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the LORD.

2. Ponetque manum super caput victimae suae, quam immolabit ad ostium tabernaculi conventus, fundentque filii Aaron sacerdotes sanguinem per circuitum altaris

2. And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering and kill it at the door of the tent of meeting; and Aaron's sons the priests shall throw the blood against the altar round about.

3. et offerent de hostia pacificorum tamquam incensum Domino adipem, qui operit vitalia, et quidquid pinguedinis eis adhaeret,

3. And from the sacrifice of the peace offering, as an offering by fire to the LORD, he shall offer the fat covering the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,

4. duos renes cum adipe, quo teguntur iuxta ilia, et reticulum iecoris, quem iuxta renes, auferet.

4. and the two kidneys with the fat that is on them at the loins, and the appendage of the liver which he shall take away with the kidneys.

5. Adolebuntque ea filii Aaron in altari super holocausto, quod est super lignis et igne: incensum suavissimi odoris Domino.

5. Then Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt offering, which is upon the wood on the fire; it is an offering by fire, a pleasing odor to the LORD.

6. Si vero de pecoribus fuerit Domino eius oblatio, pacificorum scilicet hostia, sive masculum sive feminam obtulerit, immaculata erunt.

6. "If his offering for a sacrifice of peace offering to the LORD is an animal from the flock, male or female, he shall offer it without blemish.

7. Si agnum obtulerit coram Domino,

7. If he offers a lamb for his offering, then he shall offer it before the LORD,

8. ponet manum super caput victimae suae, quam immolabit coram tabernaculo conventus; fundentque filii Aaron sanguinem eius per altaris circuitum;

8. laying his hand upon the head of his offering and killing it before the tent of meeting; and Aaron's sons shall throw its blood against the altar round about.

9. et offeret de pacificorum hostia incensum Domino adipem et caudam totam, quam iuxta tergum, auferet, et pinguedinem, quae operit ventrem, atque universum adipem, qui vitalibus adhaeret,

9. Then from the sacrifice of the peace offering as an offering by fire to the LORD he shall offer its fat, the fat tail entire, taking it away close by the backbone, and the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat that is on the entrails,

10. et utrumque renunculum cum adipe, qui est iuxta ilia, reticulumque iecoris, quem iuxta renunculos, auferet.

10. and the two kidneys with the fat that is on them at the loins, and the appendage of the liver which he shall take away with the kidneys.

11. Et adolebit ea sacerdos super altare: panis et incensum Domino.

11. And the priest shall burn it on the altar as food offered by fire to the LORD.

12. Si capra fuerit eius oblatio, offeret eam coram Domino,

12. "If his offering is a goat, then he shall offer it before the LORD,

13. ponet manum suam super caput eius immolabitque eam coram tabernaculo conventus. Et fundent filii Aaron sanguinem eius per altaris circuitum,

13. and lay his hand upon its head, and kill it before the tent of meeting; and the sons of Aaron shall throw its blood against the altar round about.

14. tolletque ex ea oblationem suam, incensum Domino, adipem scilicet, qui operit ventrem, et universum, qui vitalibus adhaeret,

14. Then he shall offer from it, as his offering for an offering by fire to the LORD, the fat covering the entrails, and all the fat that is on the entrails,

15. duos renunculos cum adipe, qui est super eos iuxta ilia, et reticulum iecoris, quem iuxta renunculos, auferet;

15. and the two kidneys with the fat that is on them at the loins, and the appendage of the liver which he shall take away with the kidneys.

16. adolebitque ea sacerdos super altare: panis et incensum suavissimi odoris omnis adeps Domino.

16. And the priest shall burn them on the altar as food offered by fire for a pleasing odor. All fat is the LORD's.

17. Iure perpetuo in generationibus et cunctis habitaculis vestris, nec adipem nec sanguinem omnino comedetis”.

17. It shall be a perpetual statute throughout your generations, in all your dwelling places, that you eat neither fat nor blood."



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Footnotes:

3:1-5 - The peace offering was a sacrifice of communion, celebrating peace between God and man. The blood, which represented life, was to be poured around the altar as a sign of atonement (see also Romans 5:1 and Ephesians 2:14-15).

3:6-11 - As with the burnt offering, the animal offered had to be without defect. This emphasizes the need for purity and integrity in worship, reflecting God's holiness (see also 1 Peter 1:18-19 and Malachi 1:14).

3:12-16 - The fat of the animal, considered the best part, was to be offered to the Lord. This reflects the principle that the best of our lives and offerings belongs to God (see also Proverbs 3:9-10 and 1 Samuel 15:22).

03:17 - God forbids the consumption of fat and blood, indicating the sanctity of these elements in the sacrificial context. Blood is life, and life belongs to God and is consecrated to Him (see also Leviticus 17:11 and Acts 15:29).

03:16 - The fire on the altar burns continually, consuming the fat of the peace offering, representing the perpetual commitment to worship and fellowship with God (see also Leviticus 6:13 and Revelation 8:3-4).

Verses related to Liber Leviticus, 3:

Leviticus chapter 3 explains the peace offering. How does this sacrifice promote communion with God? This detailed text describes the procedures for peace offerings of cattle, sheep, and goats. The chapter emphasizes the participation of the offerer, the sprinkling of the blood, and the burning of the fat as God's part. Leviticus 3 presents the peace offering as a means of expressing gratitude and seeking communion with the Divine. Ponder with us five biblical passages that reveal the deep meaning of this act of worship and reconciliation.

Hebrews 13:15: "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that confess his name." - This verse reinterprets the peace sacrifice of Leviticus 3 as a sacrifice of spiritual praise.

1 John 1:3: "We announce to you what we saw and heard so that you too may have communion with us. Our communion is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ." - The idea of fellowship in this verse reflects the purpose of the peace sacrifice in Leviticus 3, which was shared between the offerer, the priest, and God.

Romans 5:1: "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." - Paul speaks of peace with God, which was symbolized by the peace sacrifice in Leviticus 3.

Colossians 1:20: "and through him reconcile to himself all things, both things on earth and things in heaven, making peace through his blood shed on the cross." - This verse presents Christ's sacrifice as the supreme fulfillment of the peace sacrifice of Leviticus 3.

Ephesians 2:14: "For he is our peace, who made the two one and destroyed the barrier, the wall of hostility," - Paul describes Christ as our peace, echoing the purpose of the peace sacrifice in Leviticus 3.

FAQ:

What was the peace offering mentioned in Leviticus 3?

The peace offering was a voluntary fellowship sacrifice, symbolizing harmony between God and the offerer, with part of the sacrifice being consumed as a meal. (Leviticus 3:1)

What animals were allowed for the peace offering?

The permitted animals included oxen, sheep, and goats, but, as with other offerings, they had to be without defect and sacrificed according to the regulations. (Leviticus 3:1, 6, 12)

What was the role of fat in the peace offering?

The fat, considered the richest part of the animal, was offered to God on the altar, symbolizing that the best of the sacrifice belonged to the Lord. (Leviticus 3:3-5)

What was the meaning of the peace offering?

The peace offering symbolized fellowship and gratitude, representing the harmony between God, the priest, and the offerer in a sacred meal. (Leviticus 3:1-5)

Why was communion important in the peace offering?

The peace offering reflected the importance of fellowship between God and His people, symbolizing the unity and gratitude shared in a sacred meal. (Leviticus 3:1-17)


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