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God's Portion and the Priest's
Commentators explain that the peace offering was carefully divided. The fat, considered the best portion, was burned on the altar exclusively for God. The breast, however, was designated for the priests. This act illustrates a core principle: God is honored first with the best, and He, in turn, provides for those who serve Him.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Theologian
Wave-offering ... heave-offering - The latter appears to be used (like קרבן qorbân—Leviticus 1:2) for offering…
17th Century
Pastor
And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar
Of burnt offering, even the fat upon the inwards, the two kidneys, …
17th Century
Minister
The priest who offered was to have the breast and the right shoulder. When the sacrifice was killed, the offerer himself was to present God's part …