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Peace offerings
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
(Heb. shelamim), detailed regulations regarding given in Lev. 3; 7:11-21, 29-34. They were of three kinds, (1) eucharistic or thanksgiving offerings, expressive of gratitude for blessings received; (2) in fulfilment of a vow, but expressive also of thanks for benefits recieved; and (3) free-will offerings, something spontaneously devoted to God.
Scripture references
- Leviticus 3
- Leviticus 7:11-21
- Leviticus 7:29-34