Deuteronomy 27:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there, and rejoice before the LORD thy God.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Peace offerings follow, and Israel feasts and celebrates before the LORD.
The Context of Deuteronomy 27:7
Peace offerings are eaten at the altar as Israel celebrates their covenant commitment with joy.
What Does Deuteronomy 27:7 Mean?
Peace offerings differ from burnt offerings: part goes to God by fire, but the rest is eaten by the worshipers. This meal creates communal fellowship and marks reconciliation with God. The feast at the altar is an integral part of worship—joy and celebration belong to covenant faithfulness.
Eating and rejoicing 'before the LORD' places the feast in God's presence and under God's witness. This is not secular celebration but sacred joy. The contrast with the stern language of Mount Ebal's curses shows that covenant includes both solemn obligation and genuine joy. Obedience leads to blessing that is tasted, experienced, and shared.
Deuteronomy 27:7 in the Original Language
peace offerings (שְׁלָמִים, shlamim) — offerings that establish covenant peace and communion between God and people.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 27:7
What does Deuteronomy 27:7 mean?
Peace offerings follow, and Israel feasts and celebrates before the LORD.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 27:7?
Peace offerings are eaten at the altar as Israel celebrates their covenant commitment with joy.