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Deuteronomy 18:3

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 18:3

Verse 3 of 22

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And this shall be the priest’s due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether [it be] ox or sheep; and they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.

Deuteronomy 18:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:3

Theological / Devotional

A sacrifice. Specifically, a peace offering (Lev. 17:5, 8; Num. 15:3).

The shoulder. Mentioned together with the breast in Lev. 7:32-34.

Two cheeks, and the maw. Not mentioned previously, and so presumably added at this time. The “maw” is the rough stomach of ruminants, in which the digestive process is completed. The parts given here are in addition to the wave breast and heave leg of the peace offering spoken of in Lev. 7:14, 15, 23, 30, 31; Num. 18:11; cf. 1 Sam. 2:12-17.

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