Deuteronomy 27:7
Deuteronomy 27:7 in Multiple Translations
There you are to sacrifice your peace offerings, eating them and rejoicing in the presence of the LORD your God.
And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there, and rejoice before the LORD thy God.
and thou shalt sacrifice peace-offerings, and shalt eat there; and thou shalt rejoice before Jehovah thy God.
And you are to make your peace-offerings, feasting there with joy before the Lord your God.
That is also where you are to sacrifice and eat your peace offerings, celebrating in the presence of the Lord your God.
And thou shalt offer peace offrings, and shalt eate there and reioyce before the Lord thy God:
and sacrificed peace-offerings, and eaten there, and rejoiced before Jehovah thy God,
You shall sacrifice peace offerings, and shall eat there. You shall rejoice before the LORD your God.
And thou shalt offer peace-offerings, and shalt eat there, and rejoice before the LORD thy God.
And shalt immolate peace victims, and eat there, and feast before the Lord thy God.
And there you must sacrifice offerings to maintain fellowship with Yahweh, and you must eat your share of those offerings and rejoice/celebrate in the presence of Yahweh.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 27:7
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Deuteronomy 27:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/זָבַחְתָּ֥
שְׁלָמִ֖ים
וְ/אָכַ֣לְתָּ
שָּׁ֑ם
וְ/שָׂ֣מַחְתָּ֔
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
יְהוָ֥ה
אֱלֹהֶֽי/ךָ
וְ/זָבַחְתָּ֥
zâbach
H2076
to sacrifice
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
שְׁלָמִ֖ים
shelem
H8002
peace offering
N-mp
וְ/אָכַ֣לְתָּ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
שָּׁ֑ם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
וְ/שָׂ֣מַחְתָּ֔
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֶֽי/ךָ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 27:7
וְ/זָבַחְתָּ֥
zâbach
H2076
"to sacrifice"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
To sacrifice means to slaughter an animal, usually for a religious offering, as seen in the Bible's instructions for worship. This term is used in many contexts, including sacrifices for eating or in divine judgment. It's often translated as 'kill' or 'offer' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to slaughter, kill, sacrifice, slaughter for sacrifice 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter for sacrifice 1a2) to slaughter for eating 1a3) to slaughter in divine judgment 1b) (Piel) to sacrifice, offer sacrifice Aramaic equivalent: de.vach (דְּבַח "to sacrifice" H1684)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: kill, offer, (do) sacrifice, slay. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Kings 8:62; Psalms 4:6.
שְׁלָמִ֖ים
shelem
H8002
"peace offering"
N-mp
A peace offering is a voluntary sacrifice to show thanks, like the ones described in Leviticus. It's a way to express gratitude and friendship with God. The Israelites gave these offerings to celebrate special occasions.
Definition: 1) peace offering, requital, sacrifice for alliance or friendship 1a) voluntary sacrifice of thanks
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: peace offering. See also: Exodus 20:24; Numbers 7:53; Proverbs 7:14.
וְ/אָכַ֣לְתָּ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
שָּׁ֑ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
וְ/שָׂ֣מַחְתָּ֔
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֶֽי/ךָ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 27:7
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Context — The Altar on Mount Ebal
5Moreover, you are to build there an altar to the LORD your God, an altar of stones. You must not use any iron tool on them.
6You shall build the altar of the LORD your God with uncut stones and offer upon it burnt offerings to the LORD your God.
7There you are to sacrifice your peace offerings, eating them and rejoicing in the presence of the LORD your God.
8And you shall write distinctly upon these stones all the words of this law.” 9Then Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel: “Be silent, O Israel, and listen! This day you have become the people of the LORD your God.Cross References
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| 1 | Leviticus 3:1–17 | “If one’s offering is a peace offering and he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he must present it without blemish before the LORD. He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall sprinkle the blood on all sides of the altar. From the peace offering he is to bring an offering made by fire to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys. Then Aaron’s sons are to burn it on the altar atop the burnt offering that is on the burning wood, as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. If, however, one’s peace offering to the LORD is from the flock, he must present a male or female without blemish. If he is presenting a lamb for his offering, he must present it before the LORD. He is to lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood on all sides of the altar. And from the peace offering he shall bring an offering made by fire to the LORD consisting of its fat: the entire fat tail cut off close to the backbone, the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys. Then the priest is to burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire to the LORD. If one’s offering is a goat, he is to present it before the LORD. He must lay his hand on its head and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood on all sides of the altar. And from his offering he shall present an offering made by fire to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys. Then the priest is to burn the food on the altar as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma. All the fat is the LORD’s. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood.” |
| 2 | Isaiah 12:3 | With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, |
| 3 | Psalms 100:1–2 | Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 12:7 | There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. |
| 5 | Hebrews 13:20–21 | Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. |
| 6 | Habakkuk 3:18 | yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! |
| 7 | Acts 10:36 | He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. |
| 8 | Nehemiah 8:10 | Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” |
| 9 | Romans 5:10 | For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life! |
| 10 | Ephesians 2:16–17 | and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He extinguished their hostility. He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. |
Deuteronomy 27:7 Summary
[Deuteronomy 27:7 teaches us that we should offer sacrifices of thanksgiving to God, which means giving Him our best and expressing our gratitude for all He has done for us, just like the Israelites did when they offered peace offerings. This can be done through prayer, worship, and obedience to His commands, as seen in Psalm 100:4-5. By rejoicing in God's presence, we acknowledge His love and care for us, and we demonstrate our trust in His goodness, as described in Romans 8:28. As we reflect on this verse, let us remember to always give thanks to God and rejoice in His presence, just as the Bible commands us to do in Philippians 4:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What are peace offerings and why are they significant in Deuteronomy 27:7?
Peace offerings, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 27:7, are a type of sacrifice that expresses gratitude and worship to God, similar to those described in Leviticus 7:11-21, and are significant because they symbolize the believer's fellowship and communion with God.
Why is rejoicing in the presence of the LORD important according to Deuteronomy 27:7?
Rejoicing in the presence of the LORD, as stated in Deuteronomy 27:7, is important because it acknowledges God's goodness and provision, as seen in Psalm 100:4-5, and expresses a heart of gratitude and praise.
How does Deuteronomy 27:7 relate to the concept of sacrifice in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 27:7 is part of the larger biblical narrative on sacrifice, which ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who is the perfect sacrifice for our sins, as described in Hebrews 10:12-14, and demonstrates God's love and desire for a personal relationship with humanity.
What does it mean to eat the peace offerings in Deuteronomy 27:7?
Eating the peace offerings, as commanded in Deuteronomy 27:7, signifies the believer's participation in the covenant and their communion with God, similar to the concept of eating and drinking in the Lord's presence in Exodus 24:11 and 1 Corinthians 10:31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can rejoice in the presence of the LORD in my daily life, just as Deuteronomy 27:7 commands?
- How can I cultivate a heart of gratitude and thankfulness, like the Israelites were encouraged to do in Deuteronomy 27:7?
- What are some personal sacrifices I can make to demonstrate my love and devotion to God, as seen in the concept of peace offerings in Deuteronomy 27:7?
- In what ways can I participate in the covenant and communion with God, as symbolized by eating the peace offerings in Deuteronomy 27:7?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 27:7
And thou shall offer peace offerings,.... Part of which belonged to God, which was burnt on the altar, and another part to the priest that offered them; and the rest to the owner that brought them,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 27:7
And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there, and rejoice before the LORD thy God. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:7
(7) Peace offerings—i.e., offerings for health, salvation, or deliverance already granted. On this occasion, the passage of Jordan, and the arrival of Israel in the heart of the country, would be good ground for thanksgiving before God. And shalt eat there, and rejoice.-The peace offerings were the only kind of which the worshipper and his family might partake. They were, therefore, the natural accompaniment of rejoicing and thanksgiving.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 27:7
7. peace offerings] Heb. shelamîm, rather offerings in fulfilment of laws and vows; not elsewhere in Deut. and here representing the zebaḥ ?îm, EVV. sacrifices, of Deuteronomy 12:6, etc.; as the vb. here conjoined with it shows. eat … reioice, etc.] Phrases of D; see on Deuteronomy 12:7.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 27:7
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Christ in the Offering - Part 3 by Albert Leckie | Albert Leckie emphasizes the significance of the peace offering in Leviticus, illustrating that it represents not just peace of conscience but peace of communion with God. He expla |
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Servanthood - Keeping a Pure Heart by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of individuals seeking attention and glory for themselves instead of focusing on praising God. He expresses his frustration with tho |
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The Nazarite by Robert Arthur | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of leadership and kingship. He uses the story of the vine, the olive tree, and the bramble from the book of Judges to illustrate |
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The Lord's Supper by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the institution of the supper of remembrance by the Lord, emphasizing the importance of believers coming together to remember Jesus during His rejection an |
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The Greatest Prayer by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the high priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17. He emphasizes the need for believers to prioritize their anger and concern for things that alig |
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I Will Work a Work Not Believed by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Habakkuk in the Bible. The prophet Habakkuk is in despair as he sees the wickedness and injustice in the world, and he wonders w |
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The Millennium - What? Where? When? How? Who? by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the hunger and thirst for God that will characterize the future. He mentions specific instances where he has witnessed this hunger, such as in |