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PEACE OFFERING

A covenant meal which served to affirm the relationship between the worshipper, God, and the community of believers. The name derives from Heb. šālôm, though “sacrifice of well-being” is also appropriate (so NRSV).

Like all other animal offerings, the animal to be sacrificed, male or female, must be unblemished, and could be a cow, bull, sheep, or goat (Lev. 3). The blood and fat of the sacrificial animal are reserved for God (Lev. 3:16-17). The right thigh of the animal is reserved for the particular priest who officiates at the sacrifice, while the other priests will be given the breast (Lev. 7:30-36). The worshipper bringing the offering receives the rest of the animal.

Three categories of peace offering are attested: thanksgiving, votive, or freewill. A thanksgiving offering differs from the freewill and votive offerings in that it is to include cakes of unleavened bread, in addition to the sacrificial animal (Lev. 7:12-14). The votive offering is given for repayment of a vow (Lev. 27), while a freewill offering is not limited to any special occasion. The meat and cakes of a thanksgiving offering must be eaten within the day of the offering, while the meat of the votive or freewill offering could be eaten the following day (Lev. 7:15-16).

Hemchand Gossai

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PEACE OFFERING

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)