Deuteronomy 18:3

New Living Translation

“These are the parts the priests may claim as their share from the cattle, sheep, and goats that the people bring as offerings: the shoulder, the cheeks, and the stomach.

Cross References

Exodus 29:27

“Set aside the portions of the ordination ram that belong to Aaron and his sons. This includes the breast and the thigh that were lifted up before the Lord as a special offering.

Exodus 29:28

In the future, whenever the people of Israel lift up a peace offering, a portion of it must be set aside for Aaron and his descendants. This is their permanent right, and it is a sacred offering from the Israelites to the Lord.

Leviticus 22:7

When the sun goes down, he will be ceremonially clean again and may eat from the sacred offerings, for this is his food.

Numbers 18:11

“All the sacred offerings and special offerings presented to me when the Israelites lift them up before the altar also belong to you. I have given them to you and to your sons and daughters as your permanent share. Any member of your family who is ceremonially clean may eat of these offerings.

Numbers 18:12

“I also give you the harvest gifts brought by the people as offerings to the Lord—the best of the olive oil, new wine, and grain.

Deuteronomy 12:27

You must offer the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the Lord your God. The blood of your other sacrifices must be poured out on the altar of the Lord your God, but you may eat the meat.