Leviticus 3:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

A sacrifice of peace-offering— שׁלמים shelamim; so called, as eminently typifying the peace and reconciliation of God with man, through the death of Him who is our Peace: for it should be particularly observed, that of these sacrifices both priest and people, and, therefore, in some sense, both God and man, were to partake; see ch. Leviticus 7:11, and following verses. Romans 5:10. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19. Dr. Beaumont observes, that the original signifies a sacrifice of payments or pacifications, whereby men returned to God confession, and thanks for peace and prosperity, and for his performing of mercies and pacifications; and paid their vows: Compare Psalms 56:13 and Proverbs 7:14. This peace-offering figured both Christ's oblation of himself, whereby he became our Peace and Salvation; (Ephesians 2:14-16. Acts 13:47. Hebrews 5:9; Hebrews 9:28.) and also our oblation, of praise, thanksgiving, and prayer unto God: and the ministry of this sacrifice is opened in Hosea 14:2. Take away [Lord] all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips; which the apostle, Hebrews 13:15 translates, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his name.