Leviticus 3:11
Leviticus 3:11 in Multiple Translations
Then the priest is to burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire to the LORD.
And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD.
And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto Jehovah.
That it may be burned by the priest on the altar; it is the food of the offering made by fire to the Lord.
Then the priest is to burn this on the altar as a food offering, a food offering to the Lord.
Then the Priest shall burne it vpon the altar, as the meat of an offring made by fire vnto the Lord.
and the priest hath made it a perfume on the altar — bread of a fire-offering to Jehovah.
The priest shall burn it on the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire to the LORD.
And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire to the LORD.
And the priest shall burn them upon the altar, for the food of the fire, and of the oblation of the Lord.
One of the priests will burn those things on the altar to be an offering to Yahweh; it will be as though they will be a special food given to Yahweh.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 3:11
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Leviticus 3:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִקְטִיר֥/וֹ
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חָ/ה
לֶ֥חֶם
אִשֶּׁ֖ה
לַ/יהוָֽה
וְ/הִקְטִיר֥/וֹ
qâṭar
H6999
to offer
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms | Suff
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חָ/ה
mizbêach
H4196
altar
Art | N-ms | Suff
לֶ֥חֶם
lechem
H3899
food
N-cs
אִשֶּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H801
food offering
N-ms
לַ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 3:11
וְ/הִקְטִיר֥/וֹ
qâṭar
H6999
"to offer"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms | Suff
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/כֹּהֵ֖ן
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.
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.
לֶ֥חֶם
lechem
H3899
"food"
N-cs
This Hebrew word refers to food, especially bread or grain. It's used throughout the Bible to describe meals, sacrifices, and daily life, highlighting the importance of food in ancient Israelite culture.
Definition: : food(eating) 1) bread, food, grain 1a) bread 1a1) bread 1a2) bread-corn 1b) food (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. See also: Genesis 3:19; 1 Samuel 20:34; Psalms 14:4.
אִשֶּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H801
"food offering"
N-ms
An ishshah is a food offering or sacrifice given to God, often by fire or eaten by priests, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: food offering, offering given to God by fire or eaten by priests, sacrificial offering
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire. See also: Exodus 29:18; Leviticus 21:6; 1 Samuel 2:28.
לַ/יהוָֽה
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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 3:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 3:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 3:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 3:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 3:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 3:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 3:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 3:11
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 3:11
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 3:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 3:11
- Sermons on Leviticus 3:11
Context — Laws for Peace Offerings
9And from the peace offering he shall bring a food offering 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,
10both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys.
11Then the priest is to burn them on the altar as food, a food offering to the LORD.
12If one’s offering is a goat, he is to present it before the LORD. 13He must lay his hand on its head and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons shall splatter its blood on all sides of the altar.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 21:17 | “Say to Aaron, ‘For the generations to come, none of your descendants who has a physical defect may approach to offer the food of his God. |
| 2 | Leviticus 21:6 | They must be holy to their God and not profane the name of their God. Because they present to the LORD the offerings made by fire, the food of their God, they must be holy. |
| 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 21:8 | You are to regard him as holy, since he presents the food of your God. He shall be holy to you, because I the LORD am holy—I who set you apart. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Leviticus 22:25 | Neither you nor a foreigner shall present food to your God from any such animal. They will not be accepted on your behalf, because they are deformed and flawed.’” |
| 7 | Ezekiel 44:7 | In addition to all your other abominations, you brought in foreigners uncircumcised in both heart and flesh to occupy My sanctuary; you defiled My temple when you offered My food—the fat and the blood; you broke My covenant. |
| 8 | Malachi 1:7 | By presenting defiled food on My altar. But you ask, ‘How have we defiled You ?’ By saying that the table of the LORD is contemptible. |
| 9 | Leviticus 21:21–22 | No descendant of Aaron the priest who has a defect shall approach to present the offerings made by fire to the LORD. Since he has a defect, he is not to come near to offer the food of his God. He may eat the most holy food of his God as well as the holy food, |
| 10 | Numbers 28:2 | “Command the Israelites and say to them: See that you present to Me at its appointed time the food for My offerings by fire, as a pleasing aroma to Me. |
Leviticus 3:11 Summary
This verse, Leviticus 3:11, tells us that the priest would burn certain parts of the animal on the altar as a way of offering them to God. This was a way of showing worship and devotion to God, similar to how we are called to offer our lives as a living sacrifice to Him in Romans 12:1. By giving God the best parts of the animal, the people were acknowledging that everything they had belonged to Him, as seen in Psalm 24:1. This reminds us to give our best to God, just like the Israelites did, and to trust that He will provide for us, as promised in Philippians 4:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of burning the fat and other parts of the animal on the altar?
The purpose of burning these parts is to offer them as a pleasing aroma to the Lord, symbolizing worship and devotion, as seen in Leviticus 3:11 and supported by other scriptures such as Exodus 29:18 and Numbers 28:6.
Why did the Lord specify certain parts of the animal to be burned?
The Lord specified these parts to emphasize the importance of giving the best to Him, as seen in the fat being the richest part of the animal, and to symbolize the surrender of our best to God, as taught in Deuteronomy 12:6 and Malachi 1:6-8.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sacrifice in the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger context of sacrifice in the Bible, where God's people offer to Him the best of what they have, acknowledging His lordship and provision, as seen in Leviticus 3:11 and other scriptures like Genesis 4:4 and Hebrews 11:4.
What can we learn from the priest's role in burning the offering?
The priest's role teaches us about the importance of mediation between God and humanity, and the need for a consecrated and appointed person to facilitate worship, as seen in Leviticus 3:11 and supported by other scriptures such as Exodus 28:1 and Hebrews 7:24-25.
Reflection Questions
- What parts of my life am I willing to surrender to God as an offering, and what parts am I holding back?
- How can I apply the principle of giving my best to God in my daily life, as expressed in this verse?
- What does the concept of a pleasing aroma to the Lord mean to me, and how can I strive to offer my life as a sweet fragrance to Him?
- In what ways can I, like the priest, serve as a mediator or facilitator of worship in my community or family?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 3:11
And the priest shall burn it upon the altar,.... The fat of the tail, of the inwards, the two kidneys, and the caul of the liver: [it is] the food of the offering made by fire unto the Lord; or
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 3:11
And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 3:11
The priest shall burn it, i.e. the parts now mentioned, and for the rest, they fell to the priest, . The food of the offering, i.e. the fuel of the fire, or the matter of the offering. It is called food, bread, to note God’ s acceptance of it, and delight in it, as men delight in their food.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 3:11
Leviticus 3:11 And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: [it is] the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD.Ver. 11. It is the food.] That whereupon God himself seemeth to feed.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 3:11
(11) The food, or bread, that is, which the fire upon the altar was to consume for God, or the sacrifice. Hence that which was burnt unto God was called His bread (Numbers 28:2; Ezekiel 44:7), and the priests who burnt it are described as offering “ the bread of their God” (Leviticus 21:6; Leviticus 21:8; Leviticus 21:17).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 3:11
Verse 11. It is the food of the offering] We have already remarked that God is frequently represented as feasting with his people on the sacrifices they offered; and because these sacrifices were consumed by that fire which was kindled from heaven, therefore they were considered as the food of that fire, or rather of the Divine Being who was represented by it. "In the same idiom of speech," says Dodd, "the gods of the heathens are said, Deuteronomy 32:38, to eat the fat and drink,,the wine which were consumed on their altars.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 3:11
11. the food of the offering made by fire] bread, R.V. mg. So in Leviticus 3:16. It is to be noted that in chs. 1–3 how the sacrifices are to be offered is prescribed but not when. Further regulations are found in ch. 7 and Numbers 15 about the minḥ ?ah and Drink-Offering.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 3:11
Burn it - See Leviticus 1:9 note.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 3:11
11. The food of the offering — Literally, this means the bread or sustenance of the altar-flame. Unto the Lord — Jehovah’s altar may be said to be the table which he spreads on the earth.
Sermons on Leviticus 3:11
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An Holy Priesthood by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes the profound calling of believers as a holy priesthood, highlighting that every redeemed individual shares in the anointing of Christ as High Priest. He ex |
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Thirtieth Lesson. ‘An Holy Priesthood;’ Or, the Ministry of Intercession by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes the profound calling of every believer to be a priest, highlighting that through Jesus Christ, all redeemed individuals are granted the privilege of interc |
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How Far Are You Prepared to Trust God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for believers to make serious changes in their lives if they want to get closer to God. He criticizes the influence of negative medi |
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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 |
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The Melchizedek Priesthood (1 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being willing to be cruel in order to be kind when it comes to preaching the word of God. He argues that sometimes being h |
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The Ministry of the Church by R. Edward Miller | In this sermon, the pastor shares a story about a new pastor who constantly hears comparisons to the previous pastor's sermons and services. One day, the new pastor visits a young |