Peace offerings: (Heb. shelamim), detailed regulations regarding given in Leviticus 3; 7:11-21,29-34. They were of three kinds,

1. eucharistic or thanksgiving offerings, expressive of gratitude for blessings received;
2. in fulfilment of a vow, but expressive also of thanks for benefits recieved; and
3. free-will offerings, something spontaneously devoted to God.