leviticus-3:4-5-niv

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Leviticus 3:5

Upon the burnt sacrifice; either, 1. Upon the remainders of it, which yet were burning; or rather, 2. After it; for the daily burnt-offering was first to be offered, both as more eminently respecting God’s honour, which ought to be preferred before all things; and as the most solemn and stated sacrifice, which should take place of all voluntary and occasional oblation, and as a sacrifice of a higher nature and use, being for expiation and atonement, without which no peace could be obtained, nor... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Leviticus 3:1-17

The Peace Offering of ThanksgivingSUGGESTIVE READINGSLeviticus 3:1.—A sacrifice of peace offering. Happy are the truths made evident in this peace sacrifice; delightful to God, blessed for man. Peace is established between God and the soul, reconciliation is realised; and the offerer comes to the altar with festive gladness in his heart. Yes, and God also, and the priests, and the offerer’s friends, all join in the sacrificial banquet of joy over peace restored. Its completeness was realised in... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Leviticus 3:4

caul Fat appendage. read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 3:1-17

Leviticus 3:1. Oblation, is variously rendered; sometimes an offering of any kind, sometimes, as here, a sacrifice of peace-offering. The LXX render it an offering of salutation; when a man had recovered from some affliction, or escaped some danger, this was his eucharist to the Lord. Leviticus 3:5. The burnt-sacrifice, or holocaust, signifies not only a single beast, but often a collection of animals, slain and burnt for sin. Leviticus 3:17. That ye eat neither fat nor blood. They... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Leviticus 3:1-17

Leviticus 3:1-17A sacrifice of peace-offering.The peace-offeringThe word peace in the language of the Scriptures, has a shade of meaning not commonly attached to it in ordinary use. With most persons it signifies a cessation of hostilities, harmonious agreement, tranquillity, the absence of disturbance. But in the Scriptures it means more. Its predominant import there is, prosperity, welfare, joy, happiness. The original Hebrew word includes both these meanings. The old Greek version renders it... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Leviticus 3:4

Lev 3:4 And the two kidneys, and the fat that [is] on them, which [is] by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away. Ver. 4. With the kidneys. ] Those seats of lust. Earthly members must be mortified by the thankful. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Leviticus 3:5

Lev 3:5 And Aaron’s sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which [is] upon the wood that [is] on the fire: [it is] an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. Ver. 5. Upon the burnt sacrifice. ] Which was first offered, to teach us that sin must be pardoned ere our thank offerings can be accepted. It is, therefore, ordinarily, best to begin our prayers with confession of sin, and petitions for pardon through Christ. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Leviticus 3:4

caul above the liver, with the kidneys: or, midriff over the liver, and over the kidneys, Leviticus 3:10, Leviticus 3:15, Leviticus 4:9, Leviticus 7:4, Leviticus 8:16, Leviticus 8:25, Leviticus 9:10, Leviticus 9:19, Exodus 29:13, *marg. Exodus 29:22 Reciprocal: Leviticus 3:9 - the fat Leviticus 5:12 - according Leviticus 7:30 - own hands 1 Samuel 1:4 - offered read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Leviticus 3:5

Aaron's: Leviticus 1:9, Leviticus 4:31, Leviticus 4:35, Leviticus 6:12, Leviticus 9:9, Leviticus 9:10, Exodus 29:13, 1 Samuel 2:15, 1 Samuel 2:16, 1 Kings 8:64, 2 Chronicles 35:14, Ezekiel 44:7, Ezekiel 44:15 upon the burnt: Leviticus 6:12, 1 Peter 2:5 Reciprocal: Exodus 29:25 - offering Leviticus 3:11 - burn Leviticus 4:26 - the fat Leviticus 7:31 - the priest Leviticus 9:19 - General Leviticus 17:6 - burn Leviticus 22:22 - an offering 2 Chronicles 35:12 - as it is written read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Leviticus 3:5

And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which is upon the wood that is on the fire: it is an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.Upon the burnt sacrifice — Either, 1. Upon the remainders of it, which were yet burning; or rather, 2. After it; for the daily burnt-offering was first to be offered, both as more eminently respecting God's honour; and as the most solemn and stated sacrifice, which should take place of all occasional oblations, and as... read more