Lev 3:1 ‘And if that which he presents is a peace
offering, if he is bringing it of the herd, (Heb – bakar or cattle implication
that which breaks open or to seek) whether male or female, he brings a perfect
one before יהוה.
Lev 3:2 ‘And he
shall lay his hand on the head of his offering, and slaughter it at the door of
the Tent of Meeting. And the sons of Aharon, the priests, shall sprinkle the
blood on the altar all around.
Lev 3:3 ‘And from
the peace offering he shall bring an offering made by fire to יהוה, the fat that covers the entrails and all
the fat that is on the entrails,
Peace offering or ha shelamim
- BDB Definition: 1) peace
offering, requital, sacrifice for alliance or friendship 1a) voluntary
sacrifice of thanks. Masculine noun – “the verb shalam”
Can mean the following - 2)
to be complete, be sound
2a) (Qal)
2a1) to be complete, be finished, be ended
2a2) to be sound, be uninjured
2b) (Piel)
2b1) to complete, finish
2b2) to make safe
2b3) to make whole or good, restore, make
compensation
2b4) to make good, pay
2b5) to requite, recompense, reward
2c) (Pual)
2c1) to be performed
2c2) to be repaid, be requited
2d) (Hiphil)
2d1) to complete, perform
2d2) to make an end of
Lev 3:4 and the
two kidneys, and the fat that is on them by the loins, and the appendage on the
liver which he removes with the kidneys.
Fat – Heb “chelev” represented abundance and well being
eg the fat cows in Pharoah’s dream.
“In the Semetic mindset, the internal organs are the seat
of one’s emotions. This is why Shlomo could speak of “kidneys rejoicing” Prov
23:16 or why Yochanan could speak of closing up one’s “inward parts” (Gk
intestines) as an expression of being stingy – 1John 3:17. The liver (Heb –
kaved or heavy) being the heaviest internal organ can be symbolic of one’s
entire emotions: My spirit is troubled my liver is poured out to the earth –
Lam 2:11.
With this background, it is easier to understand why the
inner organs of the animal along with the fat that covered them are offered on
the altar. These represent the inner life of the offeror. Having symbolically
designated the animal as his representative by placing his hands upon its head,
the inner organs of the offering represent the offeror’s own inner self – his
true intentions and gratitude. The fat represents the abundance of life that he
has enjoyed because of YHVH’s provision. The blood that is dashed upon the
sides of the altar represent the giving of life, reminding us that the well-
being of the offeror is the result of deliverance (salvation) gained at the
cost of life.” End quote Tim Hegg.
Lev 3:5 ‘And the
sons of Aharon shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt offering, which is on
the wood, which is on the fire, as an offering made by fire, a sweet fragrance
to יהוה.
Lev 3:6 ‘And if
that which he presents is from the flock, for a peace offering to יהוה, male or female, he brings a perfect one.
Lev 3:7 ‘If he is
bringing a lamb as his offering, then he shall bring it before יהוה,
Lev 3:8 and shall
lay his hand on the head of his offering, and slaughter it in front of the Tent
of Meeting, and the sons of Aharon shall sprinkle its blood on the altar round
about.
Lev 3:9 ‘And from
the peace offering he shall bring near – as an offering made by fire to יהוה – its fat, all the fat tail which he removes
close to the backbone, and the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat
that is on the entrails,
Lev 3:10 and the
two kidneys and the fat that is on them by the loins, and the appendage on the
liver, which he removes with the kidneys.
Lev 3:11 ‘And the
priest shall burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire to יהוה.
Lev 3:12 ‘And if
his offering is a goat, then he shall bring it before יהוה,
Lev 3:13 and shall
lay his hand on its head and slaughter it before the Tent of Meeting. And the
sons of Aharon shall sprinkle its blood on the altar all around.
Lev 3:14 ‘And from
it he shall bring his offering, as an offering made by fire to יהוה, the fat that covers the entrails and all
the fat that is on the entrails,
Lev 3:15 and the
two kidneys and the fat that is on them by the loins, and the appendage on the
liver, which he removes with the kidneys.
Lev 3:16 ‘And the
priest shall burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire for a
sweet fragrance. All the fat belongs to יהוה.
Lev 3:17 ‘An
everlasting law throughout your generations in all your dwellings: you do not
eat any fat or any blood.’ ”
One the greatest dangers in this life is to say you have
peace but then you walk in the stubbornness of your heart.
Deu 29:19 “And it shall be, when he hears the words of
this curse, that he should bless himself in his heart, saying, ‘I have peace
though I walk in the stubbornness of my heart,’ in order to add drunkenness to
thirst.
Deu 29:20 “יהוה would not
forgive him, but rather, the displeasure of יהוה and His
jealousy shall burn against that man, and every curse that is written in this
book shall settle on him, and יהוה shall blot out
his name from under the heavens.
Deu 29:21 “And יהוה shall separate him for evil, out of all
the tribes of Yisra’ĕl, according to all the curses of the covenant that are
written in this Book of the Torah.
Php 4:4 Rejoice in יהוה always, again
I say, rejoice!
Php 4:5 Let your
gentleness be known to all men. The Master is near.
Php 4:6 Do not
worry at all, but in every matter, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to Elohim.
Php 4:7 And the
peace of Elohim, which surpasses all understanding, shall guard your hearts and
minds through Messiah יהושע.
Col 3:15 And let the peace of Elohim rule in your
hearts, to which indeed you were called in one Body, and be filled with thanks.
Psa 119:165 Great peace have those loving Your Torah, And
for them there is no stumbling-block.
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קסה שָׁלוֹם
רָב, לְאֹהֲבֵי תוֹרָתֶךָ; וְאֵין-לָמוֹ מִכְשׁוֹל.
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165 Great peace have they that love Thy
Torah; and there is no stumbling for them.
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Joh 14:27 “Peace I leave with you – My peace I give to
you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be
troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Only this peace which Messiah gives
to us can bring peace and restoration to the world.