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Leviticus 3:12

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 3:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And if his oblation be a goat, then he shall offer it before Jehovah:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And if his oblation be a goat, then he shall offer it before Jehovah:
Leviticus 3:12 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9And he shall offer of the sacrifice of peace-offerings an offering made by fire unto Jehovah; the fat thereof, the fat tail entire, he shall take away hard by the backbone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,
10and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the loins, and the caul upon the liver, with the kidneys, shall he take away.
11And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto Jehovah.
12And if his oblation be a goat, then he shall offer it before Jehovah:
13and he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tent of meeting; and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about.
14And he shall offer thereof his oblation, [even] an offering made by fire unto Jehovah; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,
15and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the loins, and the caul upon the liver, with the kidneys, shall he take away.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And if his offering be a goat, etc.] As it might be, and which also was of the flock: then he shall offer it before the Lord; in the same place and manner as the bullock and the lamb, (<030301>Leviticus 3:1,7”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“if his offering be a goat--Whether this or any of the other two animals were chosen, the same general directions were to be followed in the ceremony of offering.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See Leviticus 1:10 note. Birds were not accepted as peace-offerings, most probably because they were, by themselves, insufficient to make up a sacrificial meal. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“3:12-16 The offering of goats followed a similar pattern as for cattle and sheep. Both goats and sheep were considered offerings from the flock (see 3:6).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“a goat: Lev 3:1, Lev 3:7-17, Lev 1:2, Lev 1:6, Lev 1:10, Lev 9:3, Lev 9:15, Lev 10:16, Lev 22:19-27; Isa 53:2, Isa 53:6; Mat 25:32, Mat 25:33; Rom 8:3; Co2 5:21 Leviticus 3:13”
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