King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ And this [is] the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the LORD.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"'This is the law for sacrificing peace offerings offered to ADONAI:
Berean Standard Bible:
Now this is the law of the peace offering that one may present to the LORD:
American Standard Version:
And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace-offerings, which one shall offer unto Jehovah.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And this is the law{H8451} of the sacrifice{H2077} of peace offerings{H8002}, which he shall offer{H7126} unto the LORD{H3068}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 3:1
- ¶ And if his oblation [be] a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offer [it] of the herd; whether [it be] a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the LORD.
Leviticus 3:17
- [It shall be] a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood.
Ezekiel 45:15
- And one lamb out of the flock, out of two hundred, out of the fat pastures of Israel; for a meat offering, and for a burnt offering, and for peace offerings, to make reconciliation for them, saith the Lord GOD.
Leviticus 22:18
- Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever [he be] of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the LORD for a burnt offering;
Leviticus 22:21
- And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD to accomplish [his] vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.
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Commentary for Leviticus 7:11
1. **Themes:**
- **Sacrifice and Atonement:** Leviticus 7:11 is part of a larger section detailing the various types of sacrifices and offerings in ancient Israelite worship. The peace offering, in particular, was a voluntary sacrifice that could be offered by an individual as an expression of gratitude or devotion to God.
- **Worship and Thanksgiving:** The peace offering was also an occasion for a communal meal, where the offerer, their family, and the priests would partake in the sacrificial meat, symbolizing fellowship and peace with God.
- **Divine Instruction:** The verse emphasizes that these practices are not merely cultural customs but are ordained by the Lord, highlighting the importance of adhering to divine law in worship.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Mosaic Law:** Leviticus is part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses, and contains legislation given to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. Leviticus 7:11 fits into the broader context of laws and rituals that were to govern the religious and social life of the Israelite community.
- **Priestly Code:** The detailed instructions for sacrifices are often associated with the Priestly source within the Pentateuch, which is concerned with priestly duties, laws, and the sanctity of worship.
- **Post-Exodus Period:** The laws in Leviticus would have been relevant to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a distinct religious identity through specific worship practices.
- **Cultic Centralization:** Although the verse itself does not address this, the broader historical context suggests that these sacrificial laws were part of an effort to centralize worship at the Tabernacle (and later the Temple), as opposed to the more decentralized worship practices of the surrounding nations.
In summary, Leviticus 7:11 encapsulates the themes of divinely ordained worship, sacrifice as a means of atonement and thanksgiving, and the importance of specific rituals in maintaining the religious integrity of the Israelite community during the formative period following the exodus from Egypt.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8451
There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תּוֹרָה
Transliteration: tôwrâh
Pronunciation: to-raw'
Description: or תֹּרָה; from יָרָה; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch; law. - Strong's Number: H2077
There are 153 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זֶבַח
Transliteration: zebach
Pronunciation: zeh'-bakh
Description: from זָבַח; properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act); offer(-ing), sacrifice. - Strong's Number: H8002
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁלֶם
Transliteration: shelem
Pronunciation: sheh'-lem
Description: from שָׁלַם; properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks; peace offering. - Strong's Number: H7126
There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרַב
Transliteration: qârab
Pronunciation: kaw-rab'
Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.