1. ean de qusia swthriou to dwron autou tw kuriw ean men ek twn bown autou prosagagh ean te arsen ean te qhlu amwmon prosaxei auto enantion kuriou
2. kai epiqhsei taV ceiraV epi thn kefalhn tou dwrou kai sfaxei auto para taV quraV thV skhnhV tou marturiou kai prosceousin oi uioi aarwn oi iereiV to aima epi to qusiasthrion twn olokautwmatwn kuklw
3. kai prosaxousin apo thV qusiaV tou swthriou karpwma kuriw to stear to katakalupton thn koilian kai pan to stear to epi thV koiliaV
4. kai touV duo nefrouV kai to stear to ep' autwn to epi twn mhriwn kai ton lobon ton epi tou hpatoV sun toiV nefroiV perielei
5. kai anoisousin auta oi uioi aarwn oi iereiV epi to qusiasthrion epi ta olokautwmata epi ta xula ta epi tou puroV epi tou qusiasthriou karpwma osmh euwdiaV kuriw
6. ean de apo twn probatwn to dwron autou qusian swthriou tw kuriw arsen h qhlu amwmon prosoisei auto
7. ean arna prosagagh to dwron autou prosaxei auto enanti kuriou
8. kai epiqhsei taV ceiraV epi thn kefalhn tou dwrou autou kai sfaxei auto para taV quraV thV skhnhV tou marturiou kai prosceousin oi uioi aarwn oi iereiV to aima epi to qusiasthrion kuklw
9. kai prosoisei apo thV qusiaV tou swthriou karpwma tw qew to stear kai thn osfun amwmon sun taiV yoaiV perielei auto kai to stear thV koiliaV
10. kai amfoterouV touV nefrouV kai to stear to ep' autwn to epi twn mhriwn kai ton lobon ton epi tou hpatoV sun toiV nefroiV perielwn
11. anoisei o iereuV epi to qusiasthrion osmh euwdiaV karpwma kuriw
12. ean de apo twn aigwn to dwron autou kai prosaxei enanti kuriou
13. kai epiqhsei taV ceiraV epi thn kefalhn autou kai sfaxousin auto enanti kuriou para taV quraV thV skhnhV tou marturiou kai prosceousin oi uioi aarwn oi iereiV to aima epi to qusiasthrion kuklw
14. kai anoisei ep' autou karpwma kuriw to stear to katakalupton thn koilian kai pan to stear to epi thV koiliaV
15. kai amfoterouV touV nefrouV kai pan to stear to ep' autwn to epi twn mhriwn kai ton lobon tou hpatoV sun toiV nefroiV perielei
16. kai anoisei o iereuV epi to qusiasthrion karpwma osmh euwdiaV tw kuriw pan to stear tw kuriw
17. nomimon eiV ton aiwna eiV taV geneaV umwn en pash katoikia umwn pan stear kai pan aima ouk edesqe
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 Levítico, 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)
