Leviticus 3:6

6 'But if his offering for a sacrifice of peace offerings to the LORD is from the flock, he shall offer it, male or female, 1without defect.

Leviticus 3:6 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 3:6

And if his offering, for a sacrifice of peace offering unto
Lord, be of the flock
As it might be: and be either male or female; which he pleased:

he shall offer [it] without blemish; (See Gill on Leviticus 3:1).

Leviticus 3:6 In-Context

4 and the two kidneys with the fat that is on them, which is on the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he shall remove with the kidneys.
5 'Then Aaron's sons shall offer it up in smoke on the altar on the burnt offering, which is on the wood that is on the fire; it is an offering by fire of a soothing aroma to the LORD .
6 'But if his offering for a sacrifice of peace offerings to the LORD is from the flock, he shall offer it, male or female, without defect.
7 'If he is going to offer a lamb for his offering, then he shall offer it before the LORD ,
8 and he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering and slay it before the tent of meeting, and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle its blood around on the altar.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Leviticus 3:1; Leviticus 22:20-24
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