Leviticus 7 — Overview

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

The several things contained in this chapter are the law of the trespass offering, Le 7:1 the portion the priests had in the burnt offerings and meat offerings, Le 7:8 the law of the peace offerings, whether by way of thanksgiving, or a vow, or voluntary oblation, Le 7:11 the prohibition of fat and blood, Le 7:22 the parts the priests should have in the peace offerings, the breast and right shoulder, Le 7:28 and the chapter is concluded with a recapitulation of the various things contained in this and the preceding chapters, Le 7:37.

Ver. 1. Likewise this [is] the law of the trespass [offering],....

The Daily Devotional

One devotional. Every morning.

The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.

We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.

Continue tomorrow

Turn Bible study into a daily habit

Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.

Read today's devotional Save my progress

More for Leviticus 7

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

Leviticus 7 — OverviewLeviticus 7 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, I. The law of the trespass-offering (ver. 1-7), with some further directions concerning the burnt-offering and the meat-offering, ver. 8-10. II. The law of the peace-offering. The eating of it (ver.…Leviticus 7 — OverviewLeviticus 7 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeLeviticus 7:1, The law of the trespass offering; Leviticus 7:11, and of the peace offering; Leviticus 7:12, whether it be for a thanksgiving; Leviticus 7:16, or a vow, or a free will offering; Leviticus 7:22, The fat…Leviticus 7:1-10Leviticus 7:1-10 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleObserve here, 1. Concerning the trespass-offering, that, being much of the same nature with the sin-offering, it was to be governed by the same rules, v. 6. When the blood and fat were offered to God to make…Leviticus 7:1-6Leviticus 7:1-6 · The Pulpit CommentaryFurther ritual of the trespass offering (see note on Le Leviticus 5:14). It is to be noted that the blood of the trespass offering is not to be placed on the horns of the altar, as was the rule in the ordinary sin…Leviticus 7:1-8Leviticus 7:1-8 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe law of the trespass offering. This, like the other offerings, was generally considered before (see Leviticus 5:1-19 and Leviticus 6:1-7). The repetition here, according to Hebrew usage, gives emphasis and solemnity…Leviticus 7:1-10Leviticus 7:1-10 · The Pulpit CommentaryEmphatic truths orthings God lays stress upon. The great particularity and the occasional repetition shown in these ordinances point to the truth that God desired his people to attach very great weight to them. His…

commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.