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The Definition of the word Peace offerings

Peace offerings

(Heb. shelamim), detailed regulations regarding given in Lev. 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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