In this chapter we have the law concerning the peace-offerings, whether they were, I. Of the heard, a bullock or a heifer, Lev. 3:1–5. Or, II. Of the flock, either a lamb or a goat, Lev. 3:12–17.

The burnt-offerings had regard to God as in himself the best of beings, most perfect and excellent; they were purely expressive of adoration, and therefore were wholly burnt.

Directions are here given concerning the peace-offering, if it was a sheep or a goat. Turtle-doves or young pigeons, which might be brought for whole burnt offerings, were not allowed for peace-offerings, because they have no fat considerable enough to be burnt upon the altar; and they would be…