Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The priest shall burn them on the altar as a food offering presented to the LORD. New Living Translation and the priest will burn them on the altar. It is a special gift of food presented to the LORD. English Standard Version And the priest shall burn it on the altar as a food offering to the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Then the priest is to burn them on the altar as food, a food offering to the LORD. Berean Literal Bible And the priest shall burn it on the altar as food, a fire offering to YHWH. King James Bible And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD. New King James Version and the priest shall burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire to the LORD. New American Standard Bible Then the priest shall offer it up in smoke on the altar as food, an offering by fire to the LORD. NASB 1995 Then the priest shall offer it up in smoke on the altar as food, an offering by fire to the LORD. NASB 1977 ‘Then the priest shall offer it up in smoke on the altar, as food, an offering by fire to the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Then the priest shall offer it up in smoke on the altar as food, an offering by fire to Yahweh. Amplified Bible The priest shall offer it up in smoke on the altar as food, an offering by fire to the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible Then the priest is to burn them on the altar as food, a food offering to the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible Then the priest will burn the food on the altar, as a food offering to the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the priest will burn the food on the altar, as a fire offering to the LORD.” American Standard Version And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto Jehovah. Contemporary English Version One of the priests will lay these pieces on the altar and send them up in smoke as a food offering for me. English Revised Version And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the priest will burn the fellowship offering on the altar. It is food, an offering by fire to the LORD. Good News Translation The officiating priest shall burn all this on the altar as a food offering to the LORD. International Standard Version Then the priest is to burn them on the altar as a food offering made by fire to the LORD. NET Bible Then the priest must offer it up in smoke on the altar as a food gift to the LORD. New Heart English Bible And the priest shall offer it up in smoke on the altar; it is food, an offering made by fire to the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire to the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the priest is to burn them on the altar as food, a food offering to the LORD. World English Bible The priest shall burn it on the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire to Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the priest has made it an incense on the altar [as] bread of a fire-offering to YHWH. Berean Literal Bible And the priest shall burn it on the altar as food, a fire offering to YHWH. Young's Literal Translation and the priest hath made it a perfume on the altar -- bread of a fire-offering to Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And the priest burnt it upon the altar: the bread of the sacrifice to Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the priest shall burn them upon the altar, for the food of the fire, and of the oblation of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And the priest shall burn them upon the altar, as fuel for the fire and as an oblation of the Lord. New American Bible The priest shall burn this on the altar as food, an oblation to the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Then the priest shall turn these into smoke on the altar as a food offering by fire to the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the priest shall burn it upon the altar; it is a food offering made by fire to the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Priest shall offer it up on the altar as a food offering to LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the priest shall make it smoke upon the altar; it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation the priest shall offer these on the altar: it is a sacrifice of sweet savour, a burnt-offering to the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws for Peace Offerings…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, an offering made by fire to the LORD. 12If one’s offering is a goat, he is to present it before the LORD.… Cross References Then the priest is to burn them on the altar Leviticus 6:12-13 The fire on the altar shall be kept burning; it must not be extinguished. Every morning the priest is to add wood to the fire, arrange the burnt offering on it, and burn the fat portions of the peace offerings on it. / The fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it must not be extinguished. 2 Chronicles 29:27-28 And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. / The whole assembly was worshiping, the singers were singing, and the trumpeters were playing. All this continued until the burnt offering was completed. Deuteronomy 33:10 He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. as food, Numbers 28:2 “Command the Israelites and say to them: See that you present to Me at its appointed time the food for My food offerings, as a pleasing aroma to Me. 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 food offerings, the food of their God, they must be holy. 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. a food offering Leviticus 2:16 The priest shall then burn the memorial portion of the crushed grain and the oil, together with all its frankincense, as a food offering to the LORD. Numbers 28:8 And offer the second lamb at twilight, with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning. It is a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Numbers 28:13 and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each lamb. This is a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD. to the LORD. Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD. Exodus 29:25 Then take them from their hands and burn them on the altar atop the burnt offering as a pleasing aroma before the LORD; it is a food offering to the LORD. Numbers 15:3 and you present a food offering to the LORD from the herd or flock to produce a pleasing aroma to the LORD—either a burnt offering or a sacrifice, for a special vow or freewill offering or appointed feast— Leviticus 1:9 The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 1:13 The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall present all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 1:17 He shall tear it open by its wings, without dividing the bird completely. And the priest is to burn it on the altar atop the burning wood. It is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 2:2 and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Treasury of Scripture And the priest shall burn it on the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire to the LORD. burn Leviticus 3:5 And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which is upon the wood that is on the fire: it is an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. Psalm 22:14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. Isaiah 53:4-10 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted… the food Leviticus 3:16 And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat is the LORD'S. Leviticus 21:6,8,17,21,22 They shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the name of their God: for the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and the bread of their God, they do offer: therefore they shall be holy… Leviticus 22:25 Neither from a stranger's hand shall ye offer the bread of your God of any of these; because their corruption is in them, and blemishes be in them: they shall not be accepted for you. Jump to Previous Altar Bread Burn Burned Fire Fire-Offering Food Offer Offered Offering Perfume Priest SmokeJump to Next Altar Bread Burn Burned Fire Fire-Offering Food Offer Offered Offering Perfume Priest SmokeLeviticus 3 1. The peace offering of the herd6. whether a sheep 7. whether a lamb 12. or a goat 17. A prohibition to eat fat or blood Then the priest is to burn them on the altar In the Levitical system, the role of the priest was crucial in mediating between God and the people. The act of burning the offering on the altar signifies the complete dedication of the sacrifice to God. The altar, located in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple, was the central place for sacrifices. This act of burning symbolizes purification and consecration, transforming the physical into a spiritual offering. The priest's role here prefigures Christ as our High Priest, who offers Himself as the ultimate sacrifice. as food a food offering to the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestThe priest is the mediator between God and the people, responsible for performing the sacrificial rituals as prescribed in the Law of Moses. 2. Altar A sacred place where offerings and sacrifices are made to God. It symbolizes the meeting point between God and man. 3. Offering In this context, it refers to the peace offering, which is a voluntary act of worship, expressing thanksgiving and fellowship. 4. LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 5. Sacrificial System The system of offerings and sacrifices instituted by God for Israel, serving as a means of atonement and worship. Teaching Points Understanding SacrificeThe peace offering symbolizes reconciliation and fellowship with God. It teaches us the importance of maintaining a right relationship with God through worship and thanksgiving. Role of the Priest The priest's role in offering sacrifices points to Jesus Christ, our High Priest, who mediates a new covenant and offers Himself as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. Symbolism of Fire Fire represents God's holiness and the purifying nature of His presence. Our lives, like the offerings, should be purified and dedicated to God. Communal Aspect of Worship The peace offering involved both the priest and the offerer, highlighting the communal nature of worship. As believers, we are called to worship together, fostering unity and fellowship. Living Sacrifices In light of Christ's sacrifice, we are called to live sacrificially, dedicating our lives to God's service and seeking to please Him in all we do. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 3:11?2. What does Leviticus 3:11 teach about offerings being "food for the LORD"? 3. How does Leviticus 3:11 emphasize the importance of sacrificial offerings in worship? 4. In what ways does Leviticus 3:11 connect to New Testament teachings on sacrifice? 5. How can we apply the principle of offering our best to God today? 6. What does Leviticus 3:11 reveal about God's relationship with His people through offerings? 7. What is the significance of "food offering" in Leviticus 3:11 for ancient Israelites? 8. How does Leviticus 3:11 reflect the relationship between God and His people? 9. Why is the concept of a "pleasing aroma" important in Leviticus 3:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 3? 11. What is the purpose of sacrifices in the Bible? 12. What is the purpose of a peace offering? 13. In Leviticus 12:8, how does the prescribed offering for atonement reconcile with the idea that childbirth is not a moral wrongdoing? 14. How can Leviticus 8's insistence on a seven-day ordination period be reconciled with other references in the Old Testament that imply different consecration timelines? What Does Leviticus 3:11 Mean Then the priest• The verse opens by naming the priest, underscoring God-ordained leadership in worship (cf. Leviticus 1:5–7; Exodus 29:44). • Priests acted as mediators, picturing Christ our ultimate High Priest (Hebrews 5:1, 5). • Their obedience showed Israel how serious God is about ordered, reverent sacrifice. is to burn them on the altar • “Burn” indicates complete consumption by fire—symbolizing total surrender (Leviticus 1:9; Deuteronomy 4:24). • The altar, first erected in Exodus 27:1–8, stood at the center of Israel’s camp life, reminding everyone that approach to God requires atonement (Leviticus 6:12–13). • Fire from God Himself originally lit the altar (Leviticus 9:24), teaching that genuine worship begins with Him, not us. as food • God calls the sacrifice “food,” though He has no physical need (Psalm 50:12). • This language conveys that the offering brings pleasure to Him, like a shared meal restoring fellowship (Numbers 28:2; Malachi 1:7). • It points forward to Christ, whose self-offering fully satisfies the Father (Ephesians 5:2). a food offering • Repetition stresses purpose: the sacrifice is designated nourishment for God’s honor (Leviticus 3:16). • Every portion God reserved (the fat) belonged exclusively to Him (Leviticus 3:16–17), training Israel to give their best first. • By labeling it “offering,” the text highlights voluntary worship rather than mere ritual obligation (Leviticus 7:11-12). to the LORD • The ultimate recipient is Yahweh alone; no human worship leader or offerer shares the glory (Isaiah 42:8). • This phrase reorients hearts away from self-gratification toward covenant loyalty (Deuteronomy 6:4-5). • The Lord’s name anchors the act in His revealed character—holy, faithful, and worthy (Psalm 29:2). summary Leviticus 3:11 presents a vivid snapshot of worship: a God-appointed priest faithfully places the choicest parts on God’s altar, letting holy fire consume them as “food” that delights the Lord. Each phrase reminds us that true worship is orderly, wholehearted surrender offered exclusively to Him, prefiguring Christ’s perfect sacrifice that forever satisfies the Father and welcomes believers into unbroken fellowship. (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).Verse 11. - It is the food of the offering made by fire unto the Lord; literally, It is the bread of the offering by fire to the Lord. The idea of the peace offering being that of a meal at God's board, the part of the animal presented to God upon the altar is regarded as his share of the feast, and is called his food or bread. Cf. Revelation 3:20, "I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the priestהַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest is to burn them וְהִקְטִיר֥וֹ (wə·hiq·ṭî·rōw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 6999: To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire on the altar הַמִּזְבֵּ֑חָה (ham·miz·bê·ḥāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 4196: An altar as food, לֶ֥חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain an offering made by fire אִשֶּׁ֖ה (’iš·šeh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 801: A burnt-offering, a sacrifice to the LORD. לַיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Leviticus 3:11 NIVLeviticus 3:11 NLT Leviticus 3:11 ESV Leviticus 3:11 NASB Leviticus 3:11 KJV Leviticus 3:11 BibleApps.com Leviticus 3:11 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 3:11 Chinese Bible Leviticus 3:11 French Bible Leviticus 3:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 3:11 The priest shall burn it (Le Lv Lev.) |
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