Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, He that offereth the sacrifice of his peace offerings unto the LORD shall bring his oblation unto the LORD of the sacrifice of his peace offerings.

LEVITICUS 7:29KJV
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Leviticus 7:29 (KJV)

What does Leviticus 7:29 mean?

Leviticus 7:29 gives a command from God to the Israelites that anyone who offers a peace offering to the LORD must also personally bring their own offering along with the sacrifice. This verse emphasizes that the act of sacrifice involves a personal responsibility to bring a specific portion, called an "oblation," to God.

In this verse, God is speaking to Moses, telling him to instruct the Israelites about the proper way to present peace offerings. The setting is the giving of detailed instructions for worship at the Tabernacle. The verse highlights that bringing an offering is not just a ritual, but an intentional act where the worshiper is directly involved in presenting something to God.

The Hebrew behind Leviticus 7:29

  • "Oblation" is from קָרְבָּן (qorban), which means an offering or gift brought near to God. This word stresses the idea of drawing close to God through the act of giving.
  • "Peace offerings" is from שֶׁלֶם (shelem), which refers to offerings made for fellowship or well-being, often expressing gratitude or fulfillment of a vow. This term points to the relational aspect of the sacrifice, not just a ritual duty.
  • "Offereth" is from קָרַב (qarav), meaning to bring near or present. The use of this word underlines the personal action required—the worshiper must actively bring the offering, not just have it done on their behalf.

Why Leviticus 7:29 matters

  • This verse clarifies that sacrifices were not just priestly duties; the individual worshiper had a role in bringing their own offering, making worship a personal act.
  • Leviticus 7:29 helps explain the process and meaning behind peace offerings, showing that they were about relationship and thankfulness, not just ritual.
  • The verse connects to the broader section in Leviticus that details how different offerings were to be handled, emphasizing order and intentionality in worship practices.

Where else these words appear

“oblation” Hebrew H7133 · used in 78 verses

  • Leviticus 1:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock.
  • Leviticus 7:16 But if the sacrifice of his offering be a vow, or a voluntary offering, it shall be eaten the same day that he offereth his sacrifice: and on the morrow also the remainder of it shall be eaten:
  • Numbers 7:41 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

“offerings” Hebrew H8002 · used in 84 verses

  • Exodus 20:24 An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
  • Leviticus 10:14 And the wave breast and heave shoulder shall ye eat in a clean place; thou, and thy sons, and thy daughters with thee: for they be thy due, and thy sons' due, which are given out of the sacrifices of peace offerings of the children of Israel.
  • Judges 20:26 Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.