Leviticus 7:33

Verse

The son of Aaron who presents the blood and fat of the peace offering shall have the right thigh as a portion.

American Standard Version (1901)

He among the sons of Aaron that offereth the blood of the peace-offerings, and the fat, shall have the right thigh for a portion.

Bible in Basic English

That man, among the sons of Aaron, by whom the blood of the peace-offering and the fat are offered, is to have the right leg for his part.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He among the sons of Aaron, that offereth the blood, and the fat, he shall have the right shoulder also for his portion.

Free Bible Version

The priest as a descendant of Aaron who offers the blood and fat of the peace offering has the right thigh as his share.

Geneva Bible 1599

The same that offreth the blood of ye peace offrings, and the fatte, among the sonnes of Aaron, shall haue the right shoulder for his parte.

King James (Authorized) Version

He among the sons of Aaron, that offereth the blood of the peace offerings, and the fat, shall have the right shoulder for his part.

One Unity Resource Bible

He among the sons of Aaron [Light-bringer] who offers the blood of the peace offerings, and the fat, shall have the right thigh for a portion.

Translation for Translators

The son of Aaron who offers the blood and the fat of that sacrifice must be given the right thigh of the animal as his share.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The priest, one of Aaron's descendants, who offers the blood of the peace offerings and the fat—he will have the right thigh as his share of the offering.

Noah Webster Bible

He among the sons' of Aaron that offereth the blood of the peace-offerings, and the fat, shall have the right shoulder for his part.

World English Bible

He among the sons of Aaron who offers the blood of the peace offerings, and the fat, shall have the right thigh for a portion.

Young's Literal Translation

he of the sons of Aaron who is bringing near the blood of the peace-offerings, and the fat, his is the right leg for a portion.

Context

The Priests’ Portion

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.

Summary

In Leviticus 7:33, the emphasis is on the portion of the fellowship offering that belongs to Aaron and his sons. This portion is described as a special gift, highlighting the importance of providing for the priests who serve in the tabernacle. The fellowship offering symbolizes communion and peace with God, and by giving a portion to the priests, it reinforces the idea of sharing blessings with those who minister before the Lord. This verse underscores the principle of honoring and supporting those dedicated to the service of God, reflecting the value of gratitude and provision for spiritual leaders.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For the wave breast and the heave shoulder have I taken of the children of Israel,.... These two parts were particularly pitched upon and selected: from off the sacrifices of their peace offering; the rest being allowed the owners, besides what were burnt: and have given them unto Aaron the priest and unto his sons, by a statute for ever from among the children of Israel; as long as the priesthood lasted, even to the coming of the Messiah, in whom all these sacrifices would have their accomplishment and their end.