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This includes all the fat around the internal organs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/leviticus/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And from the sacrifice of the peace offering, as a food offering to the LORD, he shall offer the fat covering the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the peace offering he is to bring a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that <i>is</i> upon the inwards,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then he shall offer from the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire to the LORD. The fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that <i>is</i> on the entrails,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the sacrifice of the peace offerings he shall then present an offering by fire to the LORD, the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216From the sacrifice of the peace offerings he shall present an offering by fire to the LORD, the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘And from the sacrifice of the peace offerings, he shall present an offering by fire to the LORD, the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />From the sacrifice of the peace offerings he shall bring an offering by fire near to Yahweh, the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />From the sacrifice of the peace offerings, an offering by fire to the LORD, he shall present the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat which is on the entrails,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will present part of the fellowship sacrifice as a food offering to the LORD: the fat surrounding the entrails, all the fat that is on the entrails,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will present part of the fellowship sacrifice as a fire offering to the LORD: the fat surrounding the entrails, all the fat that is on the entrails, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he shall offer of the sacrifice of peace-offerings an offering made by fire unto Jehovah; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Offer all of the fat on the animal's insides, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he shall offer of the sacrifice of peace offerings an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From your offering remove the fat that covers the internal organs<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and present the following parts of the animal as a food offering to the LORD: all the fat on the internal organs, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"The presenter is then to bring a gift from the peace offering, an offering made by fire to the LORD. He is to remove the fat that covers the internal organs, all of the fat that is inside the internal organs, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the peace offering he is to bring a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the one presenting the offering must present a gift to the LORD from the peace offering sacrifice: He must remove the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that surrounds the entrails,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He shall offer of the sacrifice of peace offerings an offering made by fire to the LORD; the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat that is on the entrails,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace-offering, an offering made by fire to the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He shall offer of the sacrifice of peace offerings an offering made by fire to Yahweh. The fat that covers the innards, and all the fat that is on the innards, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he has brought near from the sacrifice of the peace-offerings a fire-offering to YHWH, the fat which is covering the innards, and all the fat which [is] on the innards,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he hath brought near from the sacrifice of the peace-offerings a fire-offering to Jehovah, the fat which is covering the inwards, and all the fat which is on the inwards,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he brought from the sacrifice of peace a sacrifice to Jehovah; the fat covering the bowels, and all the fat which is upon the bowels,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they shall offer of the sacrifice of peace offerings, for an oblation to the Lord, the fat that covereth the entrails, and all the fat that is within. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they shall offer from the sacrifice of peace offerings, as an oblation to the Lord: the fat which covers the vital organs, and whatever fat is interior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From the communion sacrifice the individual shall offer as an oblation to the LORD the fat that covers the inner organs, and all the fat that adheres to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall offer from the sacrifice of well-being, as an offering by fire to the LORD, the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is around the entrails;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire to the LORD, the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat that is on the entrails<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he shall bring from the fat membrane that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the innards as a peace sacrifice offering to LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he shall present of the sacrifice of peace-offerings an offering made by fire unto the LORD: the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they shall bring of the peace-offering a burnt-sacrifice to the Lord, the fat covering the belly, and all the fat on the belly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/3-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=345" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/3.htm">Laws for Peace Offerings</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall sprinkle the blood on all sides of the altar. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2077.htm" title="2077: miz·ze·ḇaḥ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A sacrifice. From zabach; properly, a slaughter, i.e. The flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8002.htm" title="8002: haš·šə·lā·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering. From shalam; properly, requital, i.e. A sacrifice in thanks.">From the peace offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: wə·hiq·rîḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">he is to bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/801.htm" title="801: ’iš·šeh (N-ms) -- The same as 'eshshah, but used in a liturgical sense; properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice.">an offering made by fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD:</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2459.htm" title="2459: ha·ḥê·leḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Or cheleb; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part.">the fat</a> <a href="/hebrew/3680.htm" title="3680: ham·ḵas·seh (Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To cover. A primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. Fill up hollows; by implication, to cover.">that covers</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: haq·qe·reḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">the entrails,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2459.htm" title="2459: ha·ḥê·leḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Or cheleb; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part.">the fat</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">is on</a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: haq·qe·reḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">them,</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-13.htm">Exodus 29:13</a></span><br />Take all the fat that covers the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/4-8.htm">Leviticus 4:8-10</a></span><br />Then he shall remove all the fat from the bull of the sin offering—the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, / both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys— / just as the fat is removed from the ox of the peace offering. Then the priest shall burn them on the altar of burnt offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/7-3.htm">Leviticus 7:3-4</a></span><br />And all the fat from it shall be offered: the fat tail, the fat that covers the entrails, / both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which is to be removed with the kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-25.htm">Leviticus 8:25</a></span><br />And Moses took the fat—the fat tail, all the fat that was on the entrails, the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys with their fat—as well as the right thigh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/9-19.htm">Leviticus 9:19</a></span><br />They also brought the fat portions from the ox and the ram—the fat tail, the fat covering the entrails, the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-17.htm">Numbers 18:17</a></span><br />But you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to splatter their blood on the altar and burn their fat as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-15.htm">1 Samuel 2:15-16</a></span><br />Even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, “Give the priest some meat to roast, because he will not accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.” / And if any man said to him, “The fat must be burned first; then you may take whatever you want,” the servant would reply, “No, you must give it to me right now. If you refuse, I will take it by force!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm">2 Chronicles 29:35</a></span><br />Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the peace offerings and the drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15</a></span><br />But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-11.htm">Hebrews 13:11</a></span><br />Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a></span><br />Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-18.htm">1 Corinthians 10:18</a></span><br />Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a></span><br />and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a></span><br />I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a></span><br />According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire to the LORD; the fat that covers the inwards, and all the fat that is on the inwards,</p><p class="hdg">the fat.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/3-16.htm">Leviticus 3:16</a></b></br> And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: <i>it is</i> the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat <i>is</i> the LORD'S.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/4-8.htm">Leviticus 4:8,9</a></b></br> And he shall take off from it all the fat of the bullock for the sin offering; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that <i>is</i> upon the inwards, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/7-3.htm">Leviticus 7:3,4</a></b></br> And he shall offer of it all the fat thereof; the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/36-22.htm">Connected</a> <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-13.htm">Entrails</a> <a href="/leviticus/2-7.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-1.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/leviticus/2-16.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/leviticus/2-16.htm">Fire-Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-13.htm">Innards</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-13.htm">Inner</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-13.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-13.htm">Inwards</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-1.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-2.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-1.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/leviticus/2-6.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-1.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-1.htm">Peace-Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-1.htm">Peace-Offerings</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-1.htm">Present</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-1.htm">Sacrifice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/4-8.htm">Connected</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-9.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-4.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-9.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-14.htm">Entrails</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-4.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-5.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-5.htm">Fire-Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-14.htm">Innards</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-14.htm">Inner</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-14.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-9.htm">Inwards</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-5.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-5.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-14.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">Peace-Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">Peace-Offerings</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">Present</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-5.htm">Sacrifice</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/3-1.htm">The peace offering of the herd</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">whether a sheep</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/3-7.htm">whether a lamb</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/3-12.htm">or a goat</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/3-17.htm">A prohibition to eat fat or blood</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It symbolizes reconciliation and communion with God, reflecting a state of peace between the offerer and the Lord. This offering is voluntary, expressing gratitude and thanksgiving. It is distinct from sin and guilt offerings, which are mandatory for atonement. The peace offering can be seen as a type of Christ, who is our peace (<a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14</a>), reconciling us to God through His sacrifice.<p><b>he is to bring a food offering to the LORD</b><br>The food offering, or grain offering, is a portion of the peace offering that is presented to God. It signifies the dedication of the offerer's sustenance and life to the Lord. This act of bringing an offering to God is an acknowledgment of His provision and sovereignty. In the New Testament, believers are encouraged to offer themselves as living sacrifices (<a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>), dedicating their lives to God in a similar manner.<p><b>the fat that covers the entrails</b><br>In ancient Israelite culture, fat was considered the best part of the animal, symbolizing richness and abundance. Offering the fat to God signifies giving Him the best portion, acknowledging His worthiness of the finest offerings. The entrails, or inner parts, represent the innermost being of the animal, and by extension, the offerer. This offering foreshadows Christ's complete and perfect sacrifice, as He gave His all for humanity.<p><b>all the fat that is on them</b><br>The emphasis on offering all the fat underscores the totality of the sacrifice. Nothing is to be held back from God, reflecting the principle of wholehearted devotion. This mirrors the call for believers to love the Lord with all their heart, soul, and strength (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>). In the context of Christ's sacrifice, it points to His total obedience and surrender to the Father's will, offering Himself entirely for the redemption of mankind.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who is the recipient of the offerings and the one who establishes the laws and rituals for His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_priest.htm">The Priest</a></b><br>The individual responsible for presenting the offering to the LORD, acting as a mediator between God and the people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_peace_offering.htm">The Peace Offering (Zebach Shelamim)</a></b><br>A type of sacrifice in the Levitical system, symbolizing fellowship and communion with God. It is a voluntary act of worship, thanksgiving, and fellowship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_altar.htm">The Altar</a></b><br>The place where offerings are made to God, symbolizing His presence and the place of atonement and worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who are commanded to bring offerings as part of their covenant relationship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_peace_offering.htm">Understanding the Peace Offering</a></b><br>The peace offering represents a voluntary act of worship and thanksgiving. It signifies a harmonious relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and fellowship in our spiritual lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_fat.htm">Symbolism of the Fat</a></b><br>In ancient Hebrew culture, fat was considered the best part of the animal, symbolizing richness and abundance. Offering the fat to God signifies giving Him the best of what we have, reflecting our devotion and reverence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_priest.htm">The Role of the Priest</a></b><br>The priest's role as a mediator highlights the importance of intercession and the need for a mediator between God and humanity, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holistic_worship.htm">Holistic Worship</a></b><br>The peace offering teaches us that worship involves both spiritual and physical elements. Our worship should encompass our entire being, offering God our best in every aspect of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a></b><br>The communal aspect of the peace offering, where portions are shared, underscores the importance of community and fellowship among believers, encouraging us to live in harmony and unity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_align_lev._3_3-5_with_health_views.htm">How can we reconcile the commanded burning of select fatty portions (Leviticus 3:3–5) with modern views on health and nutrition? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_offer_animal_sacrifices_in_leviticus.htm">If a loving God exists, what is the moral rationale for repeatedly offering animal blood and fat as stated in Leviticus 3?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_sacrifices_in_leviticus_so_specific.htm">Why does God require such specific and seemingly arbitrary animal sacrifices in Leviticus 3, yet later biblical texts (e.g., Hosea 6:6) emphasize mercy over rituals?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_a_peace_offering_for.htm">What is the purpose of a peace offering?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">And he shall offer.</span>--That is, he who brings the sacrifices, not the priest.<p><span class= "bld">The fat.</span>--That is, the best or choicest part. Hence the expression is also used for the best produce of the ground (<a href="/genesis/45-18.htm" title="And take your father and your households, and come to me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and you shall eat the fat of the land.">Genesis 45:18</a>; <a href="/numbers/18-12.htm" title="All the best of the oil, and all the best of the wine, and of the wheat, the first fruits of them which they shall offer to the LORD, them have I given you.">Numbers 18:12</a>). As the most valuable part of the animal, the fat belonged to God, and hence had a peculiar sanctity, for which reason it was not allowed to be eaten (<a href="/leviticus/3-17.htm" title="It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that you eat neither fat nor blood.">Leviticus 3:17</a>; <a href="/leviticus/7-23.htm" title="Speak to the children of Israel, saying, You shall eat no manner of fat, of ox, or of sheep, or of goat.">Leviticus 7:23</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/leviticus/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 3, 4.</span> - "There were four parts to be burned upon the altar: <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> <span class="cmt_word">the fat that covereth the inwards</span>, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, the large net, <span class="accented">omentum</span>, <span class="greek">ἐπίπλους</span>, caul, or adipose membrane found in mammals, attached to the stomach and spreading over the bowels, and which in the ruminants abounds with fat; <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> <span class="cmt_word">all the fat which is upon the inwards</span>, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, the fat attached to the intestines, and which could be peeled off; <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> <span class="cmt_word">the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, or loins</span>, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, the kidneys and all the fat connected with them; the kidneys are the only thing to be burnt except the fat; . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/3-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">From the peace offering,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלָמִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·lā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8002.htm">Strong's 8002: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he is to bring</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִקְרִיב֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiq·rîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an offering made by fire</span><br /><span class="heb">אִשֶּׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’iš·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_801.htm">Strong's 801: </a> </span><span class="str2">A burnt-offering, a sacrifice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD:</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fat</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֵ֙לֶב֙</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥê·leḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2459.htm">Strong's 2459: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fat, richest, choice part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">surrounding</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ḵas·seh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To plump, fill up hollows, to cover</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the entrails,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקֶּ֔רֶב</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qe·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nearest part, the center</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fat</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֵ֔לֶב</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥê·leḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2459.htm">Strong's 2459: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fat, richest, choice part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the entrails,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקֶּֽרֶב׃</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qe·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nearest part, the center</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/3-3.htm">Leviticus 3:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/3-3.htm">Leviticus 3:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/3-3.htm">Leviticus 3:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/3-3.htm">Leviticus 3:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/3-3.htm">Leviticus 3:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/3-3.htm">Leviticus 3:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/3-3.htm">Leviticus 3:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/3-3.htm">Leviticus 3:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/3-3.htm">Leviticus 3:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/3-3.htm">Leviticus 3:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/3-3.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 3:3 He shall offer of the sacrifice (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/3-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 3:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 3:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/3-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 3:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 3:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>