Leviticus enabled ancient Israel to live in relationship with a holy God. But now that Christ has come as our High Priest and ultimate sacrifice—thereby fulfilling many of the requirements outlined in Leviticus—what do laws governing ancient Israel’s system of worship, with its priests and animal sacrifices, have to do with us? Leviticus increases our understanding of God’s holiness. And God’s …
1Si su ofrenda fuere sacrificio de paz, si hubiere de ofrecerla de ganado vacuno, sea macho o hembra, sin defecto la ofrecerá delante de Jehová.
2Pondrá su mano sobre la cabeza de su ofrenda, y la degollará a la puerta del tabernáculo de reunión; y los sacerdotes hijos de Aarón rociarán su sangre sobre el altar alrededor.
3Luego ofrecerá del sacrificio de paz, como ofrenda encendida a Jehová, la grosura que cubre los intestinos, y toda la grosura que está sobre las entrañas,
4y los dos riñones y la grosura que está sobre ellos, y sobre los ijares; y con los riñones quitará la grosura de los intestinos que está sobre el hígado.
5Y los hijos de Aarón harán arder esto en el altar, sobre el holocausto que estará sobre la leña que habrá encima del fuego; es ofrenda de olor grato para Jehová.
6Mas si de ovejas fuere su ofrenda para sacrificio de paz a Jehová, sea macho o hembra, la ofrecerá sin defecto.
7Si ofreciere cordero por su ofrenda, lo ofrecerá delante de Jehová.
8Pondrá su mano sobre la cabeza de su ofrenda, y después la degollará delante del tabernáculo de reunión; y los hijos de Aarón rociarán su sangre sobre el altar alrededor.
9Y del sacrificio de paz ofrecerá por ofrenda encendida a Jehová la grosura, la cola entera, la cual quitará a raíz del espinazo, la grosura que cubre todos los intestinos, y toda la que está sobre las entrañas.
10Asimismo los dos riñones y la grosura que está sobre ellos, y la que está sobre los ijares; y con los riñones quitará la grosura de sobre el hígado.
11Y el sacerdote hará arder esto sobre el altar; vianda es de ofrenda encendida para Jehová.
12Si fuere cabra su ofrenda, la ofrecerá delante de Jehová.
13Pondrá su mano sobre la cabeza de ella, y la degollará delante del tabernáculo de reunión; y los hijos de Aarón rociarán su sangre sobre el altar alrededor.
14Después ofrecerá de ella su ofrenda encendida a Jehová; la grosura que cubre los intestinos, y toda la grosura que está sobre las entrañas,
15los dos riñones, la grosura que está sobre ellos, y la que está sobre los ijares; y con los riñones quitará la grosura de sobre el hígado.
16Y el sacerdote hará arder esto sobre el altar; vianda es de ofrenda que se quema en olor grato a Jehová; toda la grosura es de Jehová.
17Estatuto perpetuo será por vuestras edades, dondequiera que habitéis, que ninguna grosura ni ninguna sangre comeréis.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. 3:1-17 The peace offering (Hebrew shelem) expressed worship through fellowship with the Lord and …
3:1-17 The peace offering (Hebrew shelem) expressed worship through fellowship with the Lord and with others. The Hebrew word is from the same root as shalom, which speaks of wholeness, well-being, harmony, and peace. Shalom means more than a cessation of hostilities between God and the worshiper; it implies a bond of harmonious fellowship. The peace offering was therefore a shared meal celebrating fellowship with God and others (cp. Exod 18:12; 24:9-11; 1 Sam 9:15-24). It could be presented as an expression of thanks (Lev 7:12-15), as a voluntary offering, or in fulfillment of a vow (7:16-18; 22:21). Peace offerings often followed whole burnt offerings (e.g., 1 Kgs 9:25), showing that fellowship with God follows atonement. When we have experienced atonement through Christ, we are able to be at peace with God and with each other (see Acts 2:42; 10:36; Rom 5:1; 1 Cor 10:16; 11:17-34; 2 Cor 5:18-21).
3:1 a male or a female: The whole burnt offering allowed only the use of male animals because it made atonement (1:3, 10). The less formal peace offering permitted both male and female animals (see also 4:28, 32). • no defects: The sacrificial animals had to be healthy. The only exception was the voluntary offering, for which a slight blemish was permissible (22:23).
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II. 3:4 kidneys . . . lobe of the liver: The Israelites saw the kidneys as organs of understanding, m…
3:4 kidneys . . . lobe of the liver: The Israelites saw the kidneys as organs of understanding, much like how we think of the brain (“I am overwhelmed [literally my kidneys are consumed],” Job 19:27; “heart,” Pss 7:9; 16:7; Jer 12:2; Lam 3:13; “motives,” Ps 26:2; Jer 17:10; “thoughts,” Jer 11:20; 20:12). The liver represented life and vitality, similar to how we think of the heart (Prov 7:23; “spirit,” Lam 2:11).
III
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III. 3:5 The burnt offering is described in 1:3-17 and is best referred to as the “whole burnt offerin…
3:5 The burnt offering is described in 1:3-17 and is best referred to as the “whole burnt offering.” Because it was offered twice daily (see Num 28:4), and because the need for atonement preceded fellowship, the text assumes that the burnt offering would be on the altar already. The priest was to lay the fatty portions and certain internal organs (3:3-4) of the peace offering on top of it.
IV
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IV. 3:6-11 Sheep were smaller, easier to raise, and less expensive than cattle. Apart from the except…
3:6-11 Sheep were smaller, easier to raise, and less expensive than cattle. Apart from the exceptions mentioned in these verses, offerings of sheep followed the same pattern as those of cattle.
V
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V. 3:9 broad tail: Sheep in this part of the ancient Near East had broad, fatty tails that were burn…
3:9 broad tail: Sheep in this part of the ancient Near East had broad, fatty tails that were burned on the altar with the rest of the fat.
VI
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VI. 3:11 special gift: See study note on 1:9. • Offerings of food were called “God’s food” (21:6, 8, …
3:11 special gift: See study note on 1:9. • Offerings of food were called “God’s food” (21:6, 8, 17, 21, 22; Num 28:2). However, Scripture is clear that the Lord did not eat the offerings, as pagans believed their deities did (Ps 50:9-13). Instead, these offerings belonged to God, and the priest ate a portion of this food as God’s representative (Lev 21:21-22). These offerings sustained the priest and his family.
VII
Versículo 12
VII. 3:12-16 The offering of goats followed a similar pattern as for cattle and sheep. Both goats and …
3:12-16 The offering of goats followed a similar pattern as for cattle and sheep. Both goats and sheep were considered offerings from the flock (see 3:6).
VIII
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VIII. 3:17 Human beings were not permitted to eat the fat or blood (see 1:5, 8 and study notes).
3:17 Human beings were not permitted to eat the fat or blood (see 1:5, 8 and study notes).
Antiguo Testamento
Leviticus — Capítulo 3
Leviticus enabled ancient Israel to live in relationship with a holy God. But now that Christ has come as our High Priest and ultimate sacrifice—thereby fulfilling many of the requirements outlined in Leviticus—what do laws governing ancient Israel’s system of worship, with its priests and animal sacrifices, have to do with us? Leviticus increases our understanding of God’s holiness. And God’s …
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Si su ofrenda fuere sacrificio de paz, si hubiere de ofrecerla de ganado vacuno, sea macho o hembra, sin defecto la ofrecerá delante de Jehová.
2Pondrá su mano sobre la cabeza de su ofrenda, y la degollará a la puerta del tabernáculo de reunión; y los sacerdotes hijos de Aarón rociarán su sangre sobre el altar alrededor.
3Luego ofrecerá del sacrificio de paz, como ofrenda encendida a Jehová, la grosura que cubre los intestinos, y toda la grosura que está sobre las entrañas,
4y los dos riñones y la grosura que está sobre ellos, y sobre los ijares; y con los riñones quitará la grosura de los intestinos que está sobre el hígado.
5Y los hijos de Aarón harán arder esto en el altar, sobre el holocausto que estará sobre la leña que habrá encima del fuego; es ofrenda de olor grato para Jehová.
6Mas si de ovejas fuere su ofrenda para sacrificio de paz a Jehová, sea macho o hembra, la ofrecerá sin defecto.
7Si ofreciere cordero por su ofrenda, lo ofrecerá delante de Jehová.
8Pondrá su mano sobre la cabeza de su ofrenda, y después la degollará delante del tabernáculo de reunión; y los hijos de Aarón rociarán su sangre sobre el altar alrededor.
9Y del sacrificio de paz ofrecerá por ofrenda encendida a Jehová la grosura, la cola entera, la cual quitará a raíz del espinazo, la grosura que cubre todos los intestinos, y toda la que está sobre las entrañas.
10Asimismo los dos riñones y la grosura que está sobre ellos, y la que está sobre los ijares; y con los riñones quitará la grosura de sobre el hígado.
11Y el sacerdote hará arder esto sobre el altar; vianda es de ofrenda encendida para Jehová.
12Si fuere cabra su ofrenda, la ofrecerá delante de Jehová.
13Pondrá su mano sobre la cabeza de ella, y la degollará delante del tabernáculo de reunión; y los hijos de Aarón rociarán su sangre sobre el altar alrededor.
14Después ofrecerá de ella su ofrenda encendida a Jehová; la grosura que cubre los intestinos, y toda la grosura que está sobre las entrañas,
15los dos riñones, la grosura que está sobre ellos, y la que está sobre los ijares; y con los riñones quitará la grosura de sobre el hígado.
16Y el sacerdote hará arder esto sobre el altar; vianda es de ofrenda que se quema en olor grato a Jehová; toda la grosura es de Jehová.
17Estatuto perpetuo será por vuestras edades, dondequiera que habitéis, que ninguna grosura ni ninguna sangre comeréis.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 3:1-17 The peace offering (Hebrew shelem) expressed worship through fellowship with the Lord and …
Versículo 4
II. 3:4 kidneys . . . lobe of the liver: The Israelites saw the kidneys as organs of understanding, m…
Versículo 5
III. 3:5 The burnt offering is described in 1:3-17 and is best referred to as the “whole burnt offerin…
Versículo 6
IV. 3:6-11 Sheep were smaller, easier to raise, and less expensive than cattle. Apart from the except…
Versículo 9
V. 3:9 broad tail: Sheep in this part of the ancient Near East had broad, fatty tails that were burn…
Versículo 11
VI. 3:11 special gift: See study note on 1:9. • Offerings of food were called “God’s food” (21:6, 8, …
Versículo 12
VII. 3:12-16 The offering of goats followed a similar pattern as for cattle and sheep. Both goats and …
Versículo 17
VIII. 3:17 Human beings were not permitted to eat the fat or blood (see 1:5, 8 and study notes).