Deuteronomy 18:3

New International Reader's Version

Anyone who sacrifices a bull or a sheep owes a share of it to the priests. Their share is the shoulder, the inside parts and the meat from the head.

Cross References

Exodus 29:27

“Here are the parts of the second ram that belong to Aaron and his sons. You must set apart the breast that was waved and the thigh that was offered.

Exodus 29:28

It will be the regular share from the Israelites for Aaron and his sons. The people must give it to the Lord from their friendship offerings.

Leviticus 22:7

When the sun goes down, he will be “clean.” After that, he can eat the sacred offerings. They are his food.

Numbers 18:11

“Part of the gifts the Israelites bring as wave offerings will be set aside. That part will also belong to you. I will give it to you and your sons and daughters. It is your share for all time to come. Everyone in your home who is ‘clean’ can eat it.

Numbers 18:12

“I will give you all the finest olive oil and grain the people give me. And I will give you all the finest fresh wine they give me. They give all those things as the first share of their harvest.

Deuteronomy 12:27

Sacrifice your burnt offerings on the altar of the Lord your God. Offer the meat and the blood there. The blood of your sacrifices must be poured out beside his altar. But you can eat the meat.