Leviticus 3:13Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Cyril. Concerning both the sheep and the goat, He establishes the same principle; the offering of sacrifices for them was carried out in an identical manner. The difference in size among these animals serves as a profound reflection of the piety and honor of those making the offering. The calf represents an abundance and surpassing holiness, while the sheep reflects a more moderate devotion. The goat, being smaller than the sheep, symbolizes an even lesser measure of commitment. This can be interpreted similarly to the Gospel's parable, where the fruitful ground yielded returns of ‘a hundred,’ ‘sixty,’ and ‘thirty’ (Matt. 13:8:23). Palladius. Concord.