Leviticus 19:5
Leviticus 19:5 in Multiple Translations
When you sacrifice a peace offering to the LORD, you shall offer it for your acceptance.
¶ And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD, ye shall offer it at your own will.
And when ye offer a sacrifice of peace-offerings unto Jehovah, ye shall offer it that ye may be accepted.
And when you give a peace offering to the Lord, do it in the way which is pleasing to the Lord.
When you sacrifice a peace offering to the Lord, make sure you do it correctly so God will accept you.
And when yee shall offer a peace offering vnto the Lord, ye shall offer it freely.
'And when ye sacrifice a sacrifice of peace-offerings to Jehovah, at your pleasure ye do sacrifice it;
“‘When you offer a sacrifice of peace offerings to the LORD, you shall offer it so that you may be accepted.
And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace-offerings to the LORD, ye shall offer it at your own will.
If ye offer in sacrifice a peace offering to the Lord, that he may be favourable,
‘Then you bring an offering to maintain fellowship with me, offer it in a way that will cause me to accept it.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 19:5
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Leviticus 19:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כִ֧י
תִזְבְּח֛וּ
זֶ֥בַח
שְׁלָמִ֖ים
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
לִֽ/רְצֹנְ/כֶ֖ם
תִּזְבָּחֻֽ/הוּ
וְ/כִ֧י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj | Conj
תִזְבְּח֛וּ
zâbach
H2076
to sacrifice
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
זֶ֥בַח
zebach
H2077
sacrifice
N-ms
שְׁלָמִ֖ים
shelem
H8002
peace offering
N-mp
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
לִֽ/רְצֹנְ/כֶ֖ם
râtsôwn
H7522
acceptance
Prep | N-ms | Suff
תִּזְבָּחֻֽ/הוּ
zâbach
H2076
to sacrifice
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 19:5
וְ/כִ֧י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj | Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
תִזְבְּח֛וּ
zâbach
H2076
"to sacrifice"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
To sacrifice means to slaughter an animal, usually for a religious offering, as seen in the Bible's instructions for worship. This term is used in many contexts, including sacrifices for eating or in divine judgment. It's often translated as 'kill' or 'offer' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to slaughter, kill, sacrifice, slaughter for sacrifice 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter for sacrifice 1a2) to slaughter for eating 1a3) to slaughter in divine judgment 1b) (Piel) to sacrifice, offer sacrifice Aramaic equivalent: de.vach (דְּבַח "to sacrifice" H1684)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: kill, offer, (do) sacrifice, slay. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Kings 8:62; Psalms 4:6.
זֶ֥בַח
zebach
H2077
"sacrifice"
N-ms
A sacrifice refers to the act of offering an animal's flesh to God, such as in the sacrifices of righteousness or the Passover. This term encompasses various types of sacrifices, including thank offerings and covenant sacrifices. The KJV translates it as 'offer' or 'sacrifice'.
Definition: 1) sacrifice 1a) sacrifices of righteousness 1b) sacrifices of strife 1c) sacrifices to dead things 1d) the covenant sacrifice 1e) the passover 1f) annual sacrifice 1g) thank offering
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: offer(-ing), sacrifice. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Samuel 2:19; Psalms 4:6.
שְׁלָמִ֖ים
shelem
H8002
"peace offering"
N-mp
A peace offering is a voluntary sacrifice to show thanks, like the ones described in Leviticus. It's a way to express gratitude and friendship with God. The Israelites gave these offerings to celebrate special occasions.
Definition: 1) peace offering, requital, sacrifice for alliance or friendship 1a) voluntary sacrifice of thanks
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: peace offering. See also: Exodus 20:24; Numbers 7:53; Proverbs 7:14.
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לִֽ/רְצֹנְ/כֶ֖ם
râtsôwn
H7522
"acceptance"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to acceptance or delight, often used to describe God's pleasure or favor. It appears in Psalms and Isaiah, highlighting God's goodwill towards us. This word is about taking pleasure in something.
Definition: 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will 1a) goodwill, favour 1b) acceptance 1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: (be) acceptable(-ance, -ed), delight, desire, favour, (good) pleasure, (own, self, voluntary) will, as...(what) would. See also: Genesis 49:6; Psalms 145:16; Psalms 5:13.
תִּזְבָּחֻֽ/הוּ
zâbach
H2076
"to sacrifice"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff
To sacrifice means to slaughter an animal, usually for a religious offering, as seen in the Bible's instructions for worship. This term is used in many contexts, including sacrifices for eating or in divine judgment. It's often translated as 'kill' or 'offer' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to slaughter, kill, sacrifice, slaughter for sacrifice 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter for sacrifice 1a2) to slaughter for eating 1a3) to slaughter in divine judgment 1b) (Piel) to sacrifice, offer sacrifice Aramaic equivalent: de.vach (דְּבַח "to sacrifice" H1684)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: kill, offer, (do) sacrifice, slay. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Kings 8:62; Psalms 4:6.
Study Notes — Leviticus 19:5
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- Context
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- Leviticus 19:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 19:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 19:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 19:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 19:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 19:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 19:5
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 19:5
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 19:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 19:5
- Sermons on Leviticus 19:5
Context — Commandments for Holiness
3Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
4Do not turn to idols or make for yourselves molten gods. I am the LORD your God.
5When you sacrifice a peace offering to the LORD, you shall offer it for your acceptance.
6It shall be eaten on the day you sacrifice it, or on the next day; but what remains on the third day must be burned up. 7If any of it is eaten on the third day, it is tainted and will not be accepted.Cross References
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| 1 | Leviticus 22:19 | must offer an unblemished male from the cattle, sheep, or goats in order for it to be accepted on your behalf. |
| 2 | Leviticus 22:29 | When you sacrifice a thank offering to the LORD, offer it so that it may be acceptable on your behalf. |
| 3 | Leviticus 7:16 | If, however, the sacrifice he offers is a vow or a freewill offering, it shall be eaten on the day he presents his sacrifice, but the remainder may be eaten on the next day. |
| 4 | Leviticus 1:3 | If one’s offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. |
| 5 | Leviticus 3:1–17 | “If one’s offering is a peace offering and he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he must present it without blemish before the LORD. He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall sprinkle the blood on all sides of the altar. From the peace offering he is to bring an offering made by fire to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys. 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. If, however, one’s peace offering to the LORD is from the flock, he must present a male or female without blemish. If he is presenting a lamb for his offering, he must present it before the LORD. He 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. And from the peace offering he shall bring an offering made by fire to the LORD consisting of its fat: the entire fat tail cut off close to the backbone, the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys. Then the priest is to burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire to the LORD. If one’s offering is a goat, he is to present it before the LORD. He must lay his hand on its head and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood on all sides of the altar. And from his offering he shall present an offering made by fire to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys. 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. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood.” |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 31:2 | Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. |
| 7 | Leviticus 22:23 | You may present as a freewill offering an ox or sheep that has a deformed or stunted limb, but it is not acceptable in fulfillment of a vow. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 46:12 | When the prince makes a freewill offering to the LORD, whether a burnt offering or a peace offering, the gate facing east must be opened for him. He is to offer his burnt offering or peace offering just as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and the gate must be closed after he goes out. |
| 9 | Exodus 24:5 | Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 46:2 | The prince is to enter from the outside through the portico of the gateway and stand by the gatepost, while the priests sacrifice his burnt offerings and peace offerings. He is to bow in worship at the threshold of the gate and then depart, but the gate must not be shut until evening. |
Leviticus 19:5 Summary
Leviticus 19:5 talks about making a peace offering to God, which is a way of saying thank you and trying to be close to Him. When we do something to show God we care, like praying or helping others, it's like making an offering to Him. This reminds us that God wants us to come to Him with a willing heart, as seen in Psalm 51:17, and that our actions should reflect our love and gratitude towards Him, similar to the idea in 1 John 3:18 that we should not just love in words but in actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of a peace offering in the Bible?
A peace offering, as seen in Leviticus 19:5, is a sacrifice to express gratitude and fellowship with God, similar to the concept of thanksgiving and communion in the New Testament, such as 1 Corinthians 10:16-17.
How does the concept of acceptance in this verse relate to our relationship with God?
The idea of offering a sacrifice for acceptance, as mentioned in Leviticus 19:5, points to the need for our actions and offerings to be pleasing to God, echoing the principle in Romans 12:1-2 that our lives should be a living sacrifice, acceptable to God.
Is the concept of peace offerings still relevant today?
While the specific ritual of peace offerings is part of the Old Testament sacrificial system, the principle of expressing gratitude and seeking acceptance from God remains, as seen in Hebrews 13:15-16, where we are encouraged to offer sacrifices of praise and do good deeds.
How does the concept of acceptance in Leviticus 19:5 compare to the New Testament concept of salvation by faith?
The acceptance in Leviticus 19:5 refers to the ritual acceptance of sacrifices, whereas in the New Testament, such as Ephesians 1:6, acceptance is by faith in Jesus Christ, highlighting the difference between the Old and New Covenant systems of relating to God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can express my gratitude to God, similar to the peace offering in this verse?
- How can I ensure that my actions and offerings are pleasing and acceptable to God?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of seeking God's acceptance in my daily life, beyond formal worship or sacrifice?
- How does the idea of offering something for God's acceptance challenge or encourage me in my walk with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 19:5
And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the Lord,.... Which were of three sorts, a thanksgiving, a vow, and a voluntary offering, Leviticus 7:11; the latter seems to be here meant, as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 19:5
And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD, ye shall offer it at your own will. If ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 19:5
Or, according to your own good pleasure, what you think fit; for though this in the general was required, yet it was left to their choice to determine the particulars. . Or rather, to your acceptation, i.e. in such manner as it may be accepted by God on your behalf, which is explained in the next verse, and not in such manner as to lose the end you aim at, to wit, God’ s acceptance; for if ye do otherwise than God hath prescribed, it shall not be accepted, as he adds , but on the contrary severely punished, Deuteronomy 8.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 19:5
Leviticus 19:5 And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD, ye shall offer it at your own will.Ver. 5. At your own will.] Or, for your favourable acceptation, that God may graciously accept you.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 19:5
(5) And if ye offer a sacrifice.—From Leviticus 17:3-7, it will be seen that the Israelites were in the habit of sacrificing to idols the animals intended for private consumption, and that this practice gave rise to the enactment that when any of the three kinds of quadrupeds are to be slaughtered for daily meat, they should first be devoted to God as peace-offerings. Hence the transition here from the prohibition of idolatrous worship to the peace-offerings. The simple abstention from sacrifice to idols and offering them to God is not enough. If the Israelites bring a peace-offering to the Lord it must be offered in the prescribed manner. Ye shall offer it at your own will.—Better, ye shall offer it for your acceptance (see Leviticus 1:3), that is, ye are to do it in such a manner as will secure for you the Divine acceptance.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 19:5
Verse 5. Peace-offerings] See at the conclusion of Clarke's note "Leviticus 7:38".
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 19:5
5–8. See introd. note to ch.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 19:5
Rather, ye shall offer it that you may be accepted.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 19:5
5. Peace offerings — See chap. 3, notes, Leviticus 7:11-21, notes. Own will — This may also be translated, acceptable or pleasing, “that ye may be accepted,” (R.V.) See Leviticus 1:3, note.
Sermons on Leviticus 19:5
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Thanksgiving by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes that true thanksgiving is a heartfelt expression of gratitude for benefits received, highlighting its personal nature and the inability for others to |
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(Exodus) Exodus 29:10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of laying on of hands in the Old Testament sacrificial system. He emphasizes that laying hands on an animal was a form of identifi |
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Where Are the Elijahs of God by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher talks about a man who lived a remarkable life despite not having any money or support. This man was able to subdue kingdoms and bring righteousness thr |
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Salvation by B.B. Caldwell | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening attentively to the message of salvation. He highlights the gravity of missing heaven and ending up in hell with |
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(Through the Bible) Leviticus 1-10 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the meal offering as a form of worship to God. The meal offering consists of fine flour mixed with oil and frankincense, symbolizing the work |
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Pure Heart, Pure Church - Part 4 by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into the themes of cleansing, sacrifice, brokenness, and offerings as mentioned in the Bible. It reflects on historical periods of great preachers and the need f |
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Hints on the Sacrifices in Leviticus Leviticus 1-3 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby explores the significance of the sacrifices outlined in Leviticus 1-3, emphasizing the importance of the tabernacle as the place of divine presence and the means |