Leviticus 3:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

If he is presenting a lamb for his offering, he must present it before the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

If he offer a lamb for his oblation, then shall he offer it before Jehovah;

Bible in Basic English

If his offering is a lamb, then let it be placed before the Lord:

Douay-Rheims 1899

If he offer a lamb before the Lord,

Free Bible Version

If you are giving a lamb as your offering, you must present it before the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

If he offer a lambe for his oblation, then he shall bring it before the Lord,

King James (Authorized) Version

If he offer a lamb for his offering, then shall he offer it before the LORD.

One Unity Resource Bible

If he offers a lamb for his offering, then he shall offer it before Adonai ;

Translation for Translators

If you offer a lamb, you must present it to Yahweh at the entrance to the Sacred Tent. You must lay your hands on the lamb’s head and then slaughter it. ‘You must drain some of its blood in a bowl.

Unlocked Literal Bible

If he offers a lamb for his sacrifice, then he must offer it before Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

If he shall offer a lamb for his offering, then shall he offer it before the LORD.

World English Bible

If he offers a lamb for his offering, then he shall offer it before Yahweh;

Young's Literal Translation

if a sheep he is bringing near [for] his offering, then he hath brought it near before Jehovah,

Context

Laws for Peace Offerings

⁶If, however, one’s peace offering to the LORD is from the flock, he must present a male or female without blemish.⁷If he is presenting a lamb for his offering, he must present it before the LORD.⁸He 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.

Summary

Leviticus 3:7 outlines the specific instructions for presenting a peace offering to the Lord, emphasizing the importance of offering the fat from the fellowship offering as a food offering. This verse underscores the significance of giving the best portion of the sacrifice to God as an act of worship and thanksgiving. It highlights the idea of sharing a meal with God, symbolizing communion and fellowship between the offerer and the Lord. The peace offering served as a way for the Israelites to express gratitude, seek reconciliation, and strengthen their relationship with God through shared participation in the sacrificial meal.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

If he offer a lamb for his offering,.... Which was of the flock, and must be of the first year; this is a rule laid down by Maimonides (i), that where ever this word is used in the law, it signifies one of the first year: then shall he offer it before the Lord; bring it into the court, and present it to the priest. (i) Maaseh Hakorbanot, c. 1. sect. 14.