Leviticus Chapter 7 KJV | Grace Notes Ministries Study Bible

Author

Moses

Written

~1446-1406 BC

Key Theme

Holiness through sacrificial obedience

Setting

Tabernacle - sacrificial altar

Key Verse

Leviticus 7:1

Total Verses

Chapter Introduction

*Dear friend, in this chapter the LORD invites us to understand the depth of His love through the offerings He has ordained. The trespass offering reminds us that even when we stray, there is a path back to His holy presence. By bringing the best of our hearts—fat and kidneys—we express gratitude for His covenant. May this law guide us to a life of reverent worship, trusting that God's grace covers our faults.*

Leviticus — Chapter 7 — KJV

Likewise this is the law of the trespass offering: it is most holy.

Simply PutThis offering is called a trespass (chatat, H2408), a way to make up for sins we missed. The word most holy (qodesh, H6911) shows it’s set apart for God, a reminder that He keeps the covenant even when we fall.

In the place where they kill the burnt offering shall they kill the trespass offering: and the blood thereof shall he sprinkle round about upon the altar.

Simply PutThe blood of the offering is sprinkled (zaphah, H2221) around the altar. In our brokenness, that blood is the life God uses to cleanse us and restore fellowship.

And he shall offer of it all the fat thereof; the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards,

Simply PutAll the fat (chelev, H2605) is offered to God. Fat was the richest part of an animal, showing we give Him our best and not just leftovers.

And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the caul that is above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away:

Simply PutThe priest must take the kidneys, the flanks, and the caul above the liver. These are prime parts, a symbolic surrender of everything that makes us whole.

And the priest shall burn them upon the altar for an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a trespass offering.

Simply PutThe priest burns the trespass offering on the altar. This is how God makes atonement (kaphar, H3825) for the sins that slip through our daily lives.

Every male among the priests shall eat thereof: it shall be eaten in the holy place: it is most holy.

Simply PutEvery male priest eats the offering in the holy place. By sharing it, he participates in the holiness God has set apart (qodesh) for Himself.

As the sin offering is, so is the trespass offering: there is one law for them: the priest that maketh atonement therewith shall have it.

Simply PutThe trespass offering works just like the sin offering; there is one law for both. The priest who makes atonement (kaphar) with it receives the reward of restoration.

And the priest that offereth any man’s burnt offering, even the priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt offering which he hath offered.

Simply PutThe priest keeps the skin (gaf, H1611) of the burnt offering he presented. It’s a reminder that his service is wrapped in God’s presence.

And all the meat offering that is baken in the oven, and all that is dressed in the fryingpan, and in the pan, shall be the priest’s that offereth it.

Simply PutAll the cooked meat offering belongs to the priest who offered it. The fats and juices (chelev) become his sustenance, just as the work of ministry feeds the soul.

And every meat offering, mingled with oil, and dry, shall all the sons of Aaron have, one as much as another.

Simply PutEvery meat offering mixed with oil is shared equally among Aaron’s sons. No one gets more than another, reflecting the unity of God’s family.

And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the LORD.

Simply PutThis is the law for peace offerings (shalom, H7965), the gifts we bring to celebrate fellowship with God.

If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, of fine flour, fried.

Simply PutIf offered in gratitude, it includes unleavened cakes and wafers anointed with oil. These simple breads symbolize the pure thanks of a heart.

Besides the cakes, he shall offer for his offering leavened bread with the sacrifice of thanksgiving of his peace offerings.

Simply PutAlongside those cakes, leavened bread is also offered. It brings the everyday rhythm of life into worship.

And of it he shall offer one out of the whole oblation for an heave offering unto the LORD, and it shall be the priest’s that sprinkleth the blood of the peace offerings.

Simply PutOne piece is taken as a heave offering (terumah, H8429). The priest who sprinkles the blood receives this portion set aside for God.

And the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving shall be eaten the same day that it is offered; he shall not leave any of it until the morning.

Simply PutThe meat of a Thanksgiving offering must be eaten the same day. Nothing is left for tomorrow, showing our joy is freshly lived.

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:

Simply PutFor vows or free will offerings, the meat can be eaten that day and also the next. The leftovers are not wasted but shared in celebration.

But the remainder of the flesh of the sacrifice on the third day shall be burnt with fire.

Simply PutAny remaining meat after the third day is burned with fire. It’s a final dedication to God, returning what we no longer need.

And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him that offereth it: it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity.

Simply PutIf any of the meat is eaten on the third day, it’s an abomination (to'eva, H8425). The soul who does so bears the guilt of breaking God’s rhythm.

And the flesh that toucheth any unclean thing shall not be eaten; it shall be burnt with fire: and as for the flesh, all that be clean shall eat thereof.

Simply PutFlesh that touches anything unclean (tameh, H8461) must be burned. Only clean portions are to be eaten, preserving the purity of the feast.

But the soul that eateth of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, that pertain unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.

Simply PutWhoever eats peace offering flesh while still unclean is cut off from his people. It’s a stern warning that holiness must be lived out fully.

Moreover the soul that shall touch any unclean thing, as the uncleanness of man, or any unclean beast, or any abominable unclean thing, and eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which pertain unto the LORD, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.

Simply PutEven touching any unclean thing and then eating the peace offering flesh leads to being cut off. The law safeguards the sanctity of God’s table.

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Simply PutAnd then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying—

Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Ye shall eat no manner of fat, of ox, or of sheep, or of goat.

Simply Put“You must not eat any kind of fat from oxen, sheep, or goats.” Fat is reserved for the altar, a reminder that what’s best belongs to God.

And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn with beasts, may be used in any other use: but ye shall in no wise eat of it.

Simply Put“The fat of an animal that dies on its own or is torn by beasts may be used otherwise, but you must not eat it.” The Hebrew word for carcass (nephesh) emphasizes that the life’s best part is set apart.

For whosoever eateth the fat of the beast, of which men offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD, even the soul that eateth it shall be cut off from his people.

Simply Put“Anyone who eats this forbidden fat will be cut off from his people.” It’s a serious penalty for taking what belongs to the sanctuary.

Moreover ye shall eat no manner of blood, whether it be of fowl or of beast, in any of your dwellings.

Simply Put“You must not eat any type of blood, whether from fowl or beasts.” Blood (dam, H1870) is the life of a creature; it’s too sacred to be consumed.

Whatsoever soul it be that eateth any manner of blood, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.

Simply Put“Anyone who eats blood will also be cut off from his people.” The law underscores the reverence for life itself.

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

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.

His own hands shall bring the offerings of the LORD made by fire, the fat with the breast, it shall he bring, that the breast may be waved for a wave offering before the LORD.

Simply Put“He must bring his own hands the fat and breast, which will be waved (gal, H1575) before the Lord.” The wave offering is a visual sign of surrender to God.

And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar: but the breast shall be Aaron’s and his sons’.

Simply Put“The priest will burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons.” It’s a special portion that sustains the priestly family.

And the right shoulder shall ye give unto the priest for an heave offering of the sacrifices of your peace offerings.

Simply Put“The right shoulder is given to the priest as a heave offering (terumah).” It’s an extra portion that honors his service.

He among the sons of Aaron, that offereth the blood of the peace offerings, and the fat, shall have the right shoulder for his part.

Simply Put“The priest who offers the blood and fat receives the right shoulder as his share.” The law ensures his livelihood from the offerings.

For the wave breast and the heave shoulder have I taken of the children of Israel from off the sacrifices of their peace offerings, and have given them unto Aaron the priest and unto his sons by a statute for ever from among the children of Israel.

Simply Put“The wave breast and heave shoulder are taken from Israel’s sacrifices and given to Aaron forever.” This statute establishes the priesthood’s inheritance.

This is the portion of the anointing of Aaron, and of the anointing of his sons, out of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, in the day when he presented them to minister unto the LORD in the priest’s office;

Simply Put“This is the portion of anointing for Aaron and his sons, taken from the fire offerings on the day they were set apart.” It’s a lasting provision for those who minister.

Which the LORD commanded to be given them of the children of Israel, in the day that he anointed them, by a statute for ever throughout their generations.

Simply Put“The Lord commanded this to be given to the children of Israel on the day He anointed them, a statute for all generations.” It’s a perpetual covenant.

This is the law of the burnt offering, of the meat offering, and of the sin offering, and of the trespass offering, and of the consecrations, and of the sacrifice of the peace offerings;

Simply Put“This is the law of burnt offerings, meat offerings, sin offerings, trespass offerings, consecrations, and peace offerings.” It wraps up the whole system of worship.

Which the LORD commanded Moses in mount Sinai, in the day that he commanded the children of Israel to offer their oblations unto the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai.

Simply Put“The Lord gave these commands to Moses on Mount Sinai, when He instructed Israel to bring their oblations in the wilderness.” This is the foundation of God’s covenant with His people.

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✦ Cross-References

Numbers 15:26This verse directly outlines the law of the trespass offering, mirroring Leviticus 7:1‑5's instructions on its holiness and procedure.

Leviticus 16:20The Day of Atonement's goat serves as a live trespass offering, illustrating the same sacrificial principles detailed in Leviticus 7:1‑5.

Hebrews 9:12This New Testament passage shows how Christ's singular sacrifice fulfills and surpasses the animal trespass offerings described in Leviticus 7.

Psalm 51:16The psalmist's emphasis on humility over sacrifice highlights the underlying purpose of Leviticus 7's "most holy" offerings.

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