Deuteronomy 18:3

Good News Translation

“Whenever cattle or sheep are sacrificed, the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jaw, and the stomach.

Cross References

Exodus 29:27

“When a priest is ordained, the breast and the thigh of the ram being used for the ordination are to be dedicated to me as a special gift and set aside for the priests.

Exodus 29:28

It is my unchanging decision that when my people make their fellowship offerings, the breast and the thigh of the animal belong to the priests. This is the people's gift to me, the Lord.

Leviticus 22:7

After the sun sets he is clean, and then he may eat the sacred offerings, which are his food.

Numbers 18:11

“In addition, any other special contributions that the Israelites present to me shall be yours. I am giving them to you, your sons, and your daughters for all time to come. Every member of your family who is ritually clean may eat them.

Numbers 18:12

“I am giving you all the best of the first produce which the Israelites give me each year: olive oil, wine, and grain.

Deuteronomy 12:27

Offer there the sacrifices which are to be completely burned on the Lord's altar. Also offer those sacrifices in which you eat the meat and pour the blood out on the altar.