The peace offering is unique among these sacrifices because worshippers actually get to eat part of it. Fellowship with God here literally includes a shared table. The fat and specific organs go to the altar, but a real portion comes back to the pers...
Theologicalשלמים PEACE-OFFERINGS — They are so called because they bring peace (שלום) into the world. Another explanation is: they are called שלמים because through them there is “peace” (harmony and lack of envy) to the altar, to the priests and to the owners (...
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