Deuteronomy 18:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 18:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 18:3 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And this shall be the priest's due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep; and the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 18:3 — KJV
“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)
Deuteronomy 18:3 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 18:3
“And the right shoulder shall ye give unto the priest for an heave offering of the sacrifices of your peace offerings.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:3: priest, offer, sacrifice
“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.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:3: priest, offer, sacrifice
“And the wave breast and heave shoulder shall ye eat in a clean place; thou, and thy sons, and thy daughters with thee: for they be thy due, and thy sons' due, which are given out of the sacrifices of peace offerings of the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:3: due, offer, sacrifice
“And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:3: people, offer, sacrifice
“And he shall burn all his fat upon the altar, as the fat of the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall make an atonement for him as concerning his sin, and it shall be forgiven him.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:3: priest, offer, sacrifice
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