Leviticus 7:31
Leviticus 7:31 in Multiple Translations
The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons.
And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar: but the breast shall be Aaron’s and his sons’.
And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar; but the breast shall be Aaron’s and his sons’.
And the fat is to be burned by the priest on the altar, but the breast is for Aaron and his sons.
The priest shall burn the fat on the altar, but the breast is for Aaron and his sons.
Then the Priest shall burne the fatte vpon the Altar, and the breast shall be Aarons and his sonnes.
'And the priest hath made perfume with the fat on the altar, and the breast hath been Aaron's and his sons;
The priest shall burn the fat on the altar, but the breast shall be Aaron’s and his sons’.
And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar: but the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'.
Who shall burn the fat upon the altar, but the breast shall be Aaron’s and his sons’.
The Supreme Priest must burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and all his sons.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 7:31
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Leviticus 7:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִקְטִ֧יר
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
אֶת
הַ/חֵ֖לֶב
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חָ/ה
וְ/הָיָה֙
הֶֽ/חָזֶ֔ה
לְ/אַהֲרֹ֖ן
וּ/לְ/בָנָֽי/ו
וְ/הִקְטִ֧יר
qâṭar
H6999
to offer
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/חֵ֖לֶב
cheleb
H2459
fat
Art | N-ms
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חָ/ה
mizbêach
H4196
altar
Art | N-ms | Suff
וְ/הָיָה֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
הֶֽ/חָזֶ֔ה
châzeh
H2373
breast
Art | N-ms
לְ/אַהֲרֹ֖ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
Prep | N-proper
וּ/לְ/בָנָֽי/ו
bên
H1121
son
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 7:31
וְ/הִקְטִ֧יר
qâṭar
H6999
"to offer"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
This word refers to the act of burning incense as an act of worship, often using a special altar. It involves turning something into a fragrant smoke, and is an important part of Old Testament rituals and sacrifices.
Definition: : burn v 1) to sacrifice, burn incense, burn sacrifices, make sacrifices smoke 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make sacrifices smoke 1a2) to sacrifice 1b) (Pual) to smoke a sacrifice 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make sacrifices smoke 1c2) to cause incense to smoke, offer incense 1c3) to make smoke upon 1d) (Hophal) to be made to smoke
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: burn (incense, sacrifice) (upon), (altar for) incense, kindle, offer (incense, a sacrifice). See also: Exodus 29:13; 2 Kings 15:35; Isaiah 65:3.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/חֵ֖לֶב
cheleb
H2459
"fat"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, cheleb refers to fat, whether literal or figurative, representing the richest or best part of something. It can describe the choicest products of the land or the best of human or animal fat. This term is used to convey abundance and richness.
Definition: 1) fat 1a) fat (of humans) 1b) fat (of beasts) 1c) choicest, best part, abundance (of products of the land)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow. See also: Genesis 4:4; Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 17:10.
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חָ/ה
mizbêach
H4196
"altar"
Art | N-ms | Suff
An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.
Definition: altar
Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.
וְ/הָיָה֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
הֶֽ/חָזֶ֔ה
châzeh
H2373
"breast"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for breast, often referring to the front of an animal, especially in sacrifices. It appears in descriptions of animal offerings in the Bible.
Definition: breast (of animals), breast of an animal sacrifice Aramaic equivalent: cha.di (חֲדִי "breast" H2306)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: breast. See also: Exodus 29:26; Leviticus 9:20; Numbers 18:18.
לְ/אַהֲרֹ֖ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
Prep | N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
וּ/לְ/בָנָֽי/ו
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
Study Notes — Leviticus 7:31
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Context — The Priests’ Portion
29“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Anyone who presents a peace offering to the LORD must bring it as his sacrifice to the LORD.
30With his own hands he is to bring the food offerings to the LORD; he shall bring the fat, together with the breast, and wave the breast as a wave offering before the LORD.
31The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons.
32And you are to give the right thigh to the priest as a contribution from your peace offering. 33The son of Aaron who presents the blood and fat of the peace offering shall have the right thigh as a portion.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 3:5 | 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. |
| 2 | Leviticus 3:11 | Then the priest is to burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire to the LORD. |
| 3 | Leviticus 3:16 | 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. |
| 4 | Leviticus 7:34 | I have taken from the sons of Israel the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution of their peace offerings, and I have given them to Aaron the priest and his sons as a permanent portion from the sons of Israel.’” |
| 5 | Leviticus 6:26 | The priest who offers it shall eat it; it must be eaten in a holy place, in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. |
| 6 | Leviticus 6:16 | Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. |
| 7 | Leviticus 5:13 | In this way the priest will make atonement for him for any of these sins he has committed, and he will be forgiven. The remainder will belong to the priest, like the grain offering.” |
| 8 | Numbers 18:18 | And their meat belongs to you, just as the breast and right thigh of the wave offering belong to you. |
| 9 | Leviticus 8:29 | He also took the breast—Moses’ portion of the ram of ordination—and waved it before the LORD as a wave offering, as the LORD had commanded him. |
Leviticus 7:31 Summary
[This verse, Leviticus 7:31, is talking about the peace offering, which was a special sacrifice the Israelites would give to God to show their thanks and friendship with Him. The priest would burn the fat on the altar as a way of giving the best part to God, similar to what we learn in Deuteronomy 12:6. The breast of the offering was given to the priests, like Aaron and his sons, to provide for their needs, just as we see in Numbers 18:8-24. This shows us that God cares about His servants and wants to provide for them, and it teaches us to prioritize giving to God and supporting those who serve Him, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-15.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the priest burning the fat on the altar in Leviticus 7:31?
The act of burning the fat on the altar symbolizes the offering being totally dedicated to God, as seen in Leviticus 3:3-5, and is a reminder of the importance of giving our best to God, as taught in Malachi 1:6-14.
Why does the breast belong to Aaron and his sons according to Leviticus 7:31?
The breast belonging to Aaron and his sons is a provision for the priests, allowing them to be supported and cared for as they serve the Lord, similar to the instruction in Numbers 18:8-24, where the priests are given a portion of the offerings for their livelihood.
How does this verse relate to the concept of giving to God and His servants?
This verse illustrates the principle of giving to God and supporting those who serve Him, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, where believers are encouraged to give generously to support the ministry and the needs of others.
What does this verse teach us about the role of the priest in the sacrificial system?
This verse highlights the important role of the priest in the sacrificial system, as they are responsible for burning the fat on the altar and distributing the portions to themselves and others, as instructed in Leviticus 7:1-10, demonstrating their crucial part in facilitating worship and atonement.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'give our best' to God, and how can we apply this principle in our daily lives?
- How can we support and care for those who serve the Lord, just as the breast was given to Aaron and his sons?
- What are some ways we can demonstrate our gratitude to God for the sacrifices He has made for us, just as the Israelites showed gratitude through their peace offerings?
- In what ways can we prioritize giving to God and His work, even when it requires sacrifice and obedience, as seen in the example of the peace offering?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 7:31
And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar,.... Of burnt offering, even the fat upon the inwards, the two kidneys, the flanks, the caul, and liver: but the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 7:31
And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar: but the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 7:31
i.e. The portion of every succeeding high priest and his family: compare .
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 7:31
Leviticus 7:31 And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar: but the breast shall be Aaron’ s and his sons’ . Ver. 31,32. The breast shall be Aaron’ s and his sons’ . And the right shoulder.] To note that men must give their breasts and shoulders, affections and actions, even their whole selves; first to the Lord, and then to us ministers by the will of God, as those famous Macedonians did in 2 Corinthians 8:5; that so they may be sani in doctrina et sancti in vita, sound in doctrine, and holy in life.
Sermons on Leviticus 7:31
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(Exodus) Exodus 29:26-27 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a continual reminder of the people's sin and the shedding of blood for atonement. The blood of animals like bulls, goats, and l |
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Honey - Water - Oil and Rocks by Walter Wilson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of water as a universal element found in all living things. He refers to Ezekiel 47, where water flows from under the thresho |
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"He Being Dead Yet Speaketh" by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the necessity of deep intimacy with God as the foundation of faith that pleases Him, drawing from the example of Abel in Hebrews 11. He explains that tru |