Leviticus 7:11
“And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings that one may offer to the LORD.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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This verse doesn't just introduce the "law" for peace offerings; it highlights that the entire detailed ritual for these offerings follows, moving beyond just the animal sacrifice itself to include accompanying elements and specific consumption rules. It signals a shift from the general description of peace offerings to the practical, everyday application of their laws.
Following the detailed instructions for burnt offerings and sin offerings, this passage introduces the specific regulations for peace offerings. It clarifies the different types of peace offerings—thank offerings, vow offerings, and voluntary offerings—and sets forth the accompanying grain portions and rules for how and when the meat could be eaten. These regulations highlight the communal aspect of the peace offering, where the offerer, priests, and sometimes others shared in the meal as a sign of fellowship with God.
When we hear 'law' in Leviticus, it can sound like dry, ancient rules. But this 'law' is about something deeply personal: relationship.
Leviticus 7:11 introduces the 'law' for peace offerings. While it lays out specific instructions, the core purpose of these offerings was to establish and celebrate fellowship – fellowship with God and fellowship with others.
A Sacred Meal
The peace offering wasn't just about giving an animal; it involved a shared meal. A portion of the sacrifice was given to God (burned on the altar), a portion went to the priests, and the rest was eaten by the offerer and their family and friends. This communal aspect was central.
Expressing Gratitude and Vows
These offerings specifically addressed:
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What kind of bread do you usually associate with important feasts? Leavened bread might seem ordinary, but in this context, it carried a powerful message.
The commentaries highlight a fascinating detail: leavened bread was specifically offered alongside peace offerings, especially those of thanksgiving. This contrasts with most other offerings, which required unleavened bread.
Why Leaven?
Leaven (yeast) typically symbolizes sin or corruption in Scripture. However, in the context of a thanksgiving peace offering, it seems to represent the joy and completeness of the blessing being celebrated. It's as if the offerer is saying, 'God, you've blessed me so fully, even the ordinary (leavened) bread of my life is now part of this celebration!'
A Feast of Joy
This detail underscores that peace offerings, particularly thank-offerings, were feasts of celebration and gladness. The inclusion of leavened bread points to the unreserved joy and thankfulness flowing from God's abundant provision and favor.
Understand the original words
torah · Hebrew Noun
A formal instruction or rule given by God, often referring to the Pentateuch or God's revealed will for His people's conduct and worship. It signifies the covenantal obligations of the Israelites.
shelem · Hebrew Noun
An offering made to God to acknowledge His favor, presence, or to ratify a covenant, distinct from offerings for sin. It often involves communal eating, symbolizing fellowship and peace between God and the worshiper.
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the God of Israel, YHWH, the covenant-keeping God who revealed Himself to Moses and delivered His people from Egypt.
This Psalm calls for sacrifices of thanksgiving to be offered, directly paralleling the purpose of the peace offerings mentioned in Leviticus 7:11.
1 Corinthians 10:16Paul connects the cup of blessing and the bread shared in communion to the fellowship of the blood and body of Christ, echoing the communal meal aspect of the peace offerings where participants shared in the sacrifice.
Romans 12:1This passage calls believers to offer their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God. This reflects the spirit of the peace offering, which was a voluntary and acceptable offering given out of gratitude and devotion.
Ephesians 5:2Christ gave himself as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. This points to Jesus as the ultimate peace offering, through whom we have reconciliation and fellowship with God.
jfbLeviticus 7:11: "And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the LORD."
11-14. this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings—Besides the usual accompaniments of other sacrifices, leavened bread was offered with the peace offerings, as a thanksgiving, such bread being common at feasts.
calvinLeviticus 7:11-18: "And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the LORD."
If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, of fine flour, fried.
Si pro gratiarum actione obtulerit illud, tune offerer pro sacrificio gratiaram actionis, placentas infermentatas versatas in oleo, et lagana infermentata uncta…
This verse doesn't just introduce the "law" for peace offerings; it highlights that the entire detailed ritual for these offerings follows, moving beyond just the animal sacrifice itself to include accompanying elements and specific consumption rules. It signals a shift from the general description of peace offerings to the practical, everyday application of their laws.
Following the detailed instructions for burnt offerings and sin offerings, this passage introduces the specific regulations for peace offerings. It clarifies the different types of peace offerings—thank offerings, vow offerings, and voluntary offerings—and sets forth the accompanying grain portions and rules for how and when the meat could be eaten. These regulations highlight the communal aspect of the peace offering, where the offerer, priests, and sometimes others shared in the meal as a sign of fellowship with God.
Following the detailed instructions for burnt offerings and sin offerings, this passage introduces the specific regulations for peace offerings. It clarifies the different types of peace offerings—thank offerings, vow offerings, and voluntary offerings—and sets forth the accompanying grain portions and rules for how and when the meat could be eaten. These regulations highlight the communal aspect of the peace offering, where the offerer, priests, and sometimes others shared in the meal as a sign of fellowship with God.
"“And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings that one may offer to the LORD." — This verse doesn't just introduce the "law" for peace offerings; it highlights that the entire detailed ritual for these offerings follows, moving beyond just the animal sacrifice itself to include…
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