Deuteronomy 18:3
And this shall be the priest’s due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep; and they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.
Context
This verse from Deuteronomy Chapter 18 connects to 3 cross-references. The Levitical priests have no land inheritance but receive portions of the sacrifices and firstfruits; Levites who move to the central sanctuary serve alongside the others. Forbidden practices include child sacrifice, divination, sorcery, and consulting mediums; God will raise up …
Other Translations
And this shall be the priests’ due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep, that they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.
`And this is the priest's right from the people, from those sacrificing a sacrifice, whether ox or sheep, he hath even given to the priest the leg, and the two cheeks, and the stomach;
And this is to be the priests' right: those who make an offering of a sheep or an ox are to give to the priest the top part of the leg and the two sides of the head and the stomach.
Cross References
His own hands shall bring the offerings of the Lord made by fire, the fat with the breast, it shall …
For the wave breast and the heave shoulder have I taken of the children of Israel from off the sacrifices …
And thou shalt offer thy burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, upon the altar of the Lord thy God: …