Translations
Modern
This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And this shall be the right of the priest from the people, from those who offer a sacrifice, whether it is a bull or a sheep; and he shall give to the priest the shoulder, and the cheeks, and the stomach.
Latin
Hoc erit judicium sacerdotum a populo, et ab his qui offerunt victimas: sive bovem, sive ovem immolaverint, dabunt sacerdoti armum ac ventriculum:
Original
Hebrew
English
This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach.
Notes
In ancient Israel, people considered the shoulder, cheeks, and stomach of oxen and sheep as the best cuts of meat. They honored God's priests by giving them these best parts (see Leviticus 7:28–34).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Kings, Books of First and Second Law of Moses Priests and Levites
Topics
First Fruits: Belonged to the Priests Levites: Profits From: Levites: Tithes and Other offerings Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Priest: Benefits of Firstfruits Priest: Benefits of Portions of Sacrifices and offerings Priests: Revenues of Part of all Sacrifices Sacrifices: The Priests: had a Portion of, and Lived By The First Fruits: Allotted to the Priests