Bible Dictionary

Peace Offering

An offering presented according to God's commandments as part of Israel's worship.

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Total Entries

368

Entry Position

258 of 368

Letter

P

Meaning

An offering presented according to God's commandments as part of Israel's worship.

Key Scriptures

  • Leviticus 3
  • Leviticus 7:11-36
  • Numbers 6:17
  • Deuteronomy 27:7
  • 1 Samuel 11:15

Also Called

sacrifice of peace offerings

Original Language

Hebrew

שֶׁלֶם

shelem

peace offering

Meaning

A peace offering was an offering presented according to God’s commandments as part of Israel’s worship.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the peace offering was one of the offerings prescribed under the Law of Moses.

It was presented in accordance with God’s commandments and could be offered for thanksgiving, vows, or freewill offerings.


Key References

  • Leviticus 3
  • Leviticus 7:11-36
  • Numbers 6:17
  • Deuteronomy 27:7
  • 1 Samuel 11:15

  • Offering
  • Sacrifice
  • Priest
  • Burnt Offering

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Scriptures

  • Leviticus 3
  • Leviticus 7:11-36
  • Numbers 6:17
  • Deuteronomy 27:7
  • 1 Samuel 11:15

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