Sometimes the peace offering in ancient Israel was called a vow offering, depending on its purpose. This offering, also known by various names such as fellowship offering, praise offering, or thanksgiving offering, embodied praise toward God and was acceptable to Him only when given of one's own free will. The vow offering, like other divisions of the peace offering, was entirely voluntary, viewed as a privilege rather than a duty. It held a celebrative role, emblematic of moments of joy and celebration, often prominent during feast days and rituals of thanksgiving. God desires that such offerings be given freely, with pure motives, reflecting an inner attitude of gratitude and devotion to Him.