ויקרא, פרק ז׳, פסוק כ״ח

A divine communication marks the final section of the sacrificial laws, creating a conceptual bridge between the preceding dietary restrictions and the positive commandments that follow. This transition directly connects the earlier ban on consuming certain animal fats with the positive details of the sacrificial process [רש ר הירש]. The restriction against eating these fats is rooted in the principle that they belong entirely to God, embedding a constant reminder of the sacrificial ideal even into everyday meals.

Following this restriction, the laws regarding the offering of the inner fats on the altar are completed. These instructions are joined by the ceremony of waving the breast and thigh, which is performed prior to the peace offering. Linking the forbidden fats to the waving ceremony carries profound meaning. While the ban on eating fats serves to remove selfishness from a person's life goals, the act of waving the breast, thigh, and inner fats teaches how to dedicate all human energies to God.

Each part of the offering carries a specific representation. The inner fats symbolize sensory stimuli and physical desires, the breast represents the thoughts and willpower that stem from them, and the thigh embodies ambition and practical action. Through the waving motion, all these elements are directed outward toward God and society. The fact that these actions are exclusive to the peace offering highlights a powerful message. A person can experience genuine joy and happiness before God only when earthly success is harnessed to serve Him and to support the broader goals of the community [רש ר הירש].