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Peace Offerings

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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(Heb. shelamim), detailed regulations regarding given in Leviticus 3; 7:11-21,29-34 . They were of three kinds, (1) eucharistic or thanksgiving offerings, expressive of gratitude for blessings received; (2) in fulfilment of a vow, but expressive also of thanks for benefits recieved; and (3) free-will offerings, something spontaneously devoted to God.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Peace Offerings'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​p/peace-offerings.html. 1897.
 
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