Leviticus 3:1

And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offer it of the herd; whether it be a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the Lord.

Cross-reference

Leviticus 3:6 gives the same peace offering rules for flock animals — expanding from the herd instruction here.

Leviticus 3:7 specifies lamb as a specific flock animal for peace offerings — a subset of the rule in the first verse.

In Leviticus 7:11-21, the detailed regulations for presenting the peace offering expand on the basic instructions given here.

Leviticus 7:29-34 details the priestly portions (breast and thigh) from the peace offering, expanding on the offering type introduced here.

Leviticus 22:19-21 specifies that peace offerings must be without blemish, a requirement implicit in the offering regulations.

Leviticus 22:21 reiterates the blemish requirement for peace offerings, specifically for vows or freewill offerings — extending the rule here.

Leviticus 9:4 describes peace offerings offered by Aaron on his first day — an example of the procedure outlined here.

Leviticus 9:18 describes the actual slaughter of peace offerings for the people — a direct application of the instructions in the first verse.

Leviticus 17:5 commands that all sacrifices be brought as peace offerings at the tabernacle — reinforcing the pattern from Leviticus 3:1.

Leviticus 19:5 adds a condition of acceptance for peace offerings — building on the basic instructions here.

Leviticus 1:3 requires an unblemished burnt offering — a parallel requirement to the peace offering here, though different offering types.

In Leviticus 23:19, peace offerings are prescribed for the Feast of Weeks, showing this same offering in a fixed festival context.

Leviticus 7:37 lists peace offerings in the summary of sacrificial laws — positioning this specific offering within the larger system.

1 John 1:3 Typology

1 John 1:3 emphasizes fellowship with God, which the peace offering (fellowship offering) symbolically provided.

Hebrews 10:22 applies the peace offering's access to God to believers' confident approach through Christ's sacrifice.

Colossians 1:20 describes Christ making peace through His blood, directly corresponding to the peace offering as a sacrifice for fellowship.

Romans 5:1 Typology

Romans 5:1 speaks of peace with God through Christ, fulfilling what the peace offering symbolically pointed to — reconciliation.

Malachi 1:14 curses those who offer corrupt animals, contrasting the unblemished requirement for peace offerings here.

Malachi 1:8 Contrast

Malachi 1:8 condemns offering blemished animals, directly contradicting the command here to offer without blemish.

Amos 5:22 Contrast

Amos 5:22 shows God rejecting peace offerings when Israel is disobedient, contrasting with the commanded acceptable offering here.

1 Kings 8:63 Historical context

1 Kings 8:63 records Solomon’s vast peace offerings (22,000 oxen, 120,000 sheep) at the temple dedication, showing the scale of such offerings.

2 Chronicles 33:16 Historical context

2 Chronicles 33:16 describes Manasseh restoring the altar and offering peace offerings after repentance, a later revival of this practice.

1 Kings 3:15 Historical context

1 Kings 3:15 recounts Solomon offering peace offerings after his dream, a historical example of this voluntary worship.

Deuteronomy 27:7 commands eating and rejoicing with peace offerings after the covenant ceremony, highlighting their celebratory role.

Numbers 15:8 includes peace offerings alongside vows and burnt offerings, specifying additional grain and drink offerings that accompany them.

Numbers 7:17 lists peace offerings brought by tribal leaders at the altar dedication, exemplifying the offering type from this verse.

Numbers 6:14 includes a peace offering in the Nazirite vow completion, showing a specific use of the offering type introduced here.

Exodus 24:5 Historical context

Exodus 24:5 records young men offering peace offerings at Sinai, providing a narrative instance of the practice described here.

Ezekiel 45:15 Related theme

Ezekiel 45:15 lists peace offerings as part of future temple sacrifices, echoing the same OT sacrificial system described here.