Peace offerings (Heb. shelamim), detailed regulations regarding given in Leviticus 1:3; Leviticus 1:7, Leviticus 1:7. 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.