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These must be removed with the kidneys,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/leviticus/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and the two kidneys with the fat that is on them at the loins and the long lobe of the liver that he shall remove with the kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the two kidneys, and the fat that <i>is</i> upon them, which <i>is</i> by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the two kidneys and the fat that <i>is</i> on them by the flanks, and the fatty lobe <i>attached</i> to the liver above the kidneys, he shall remove;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the two kidneys with the fat that is on them, which is on the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he shall remove with the kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the two kidneys with the fat that is on them, which is on the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he shall remove with the kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the two kidneys with the fat that is on them, which is on the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he shall remove with the kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the two kidneys with the fat that is on them, which is on the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he shall remove with the kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and the two kidneys with the fat that is on them at the loins, and the lobe of the liver which he shall remove with the kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the two kidneys with the fat on them at the loins; he will also remove the fatty lobe of the liver with the kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the two kidneys with the fat on them at the loins; he will also remove the fatty lobe of the liver with the kidneys. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the loins, and the caul upon the liver, with the kidneys, shall he take away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />as well as the lower part of the liver and the two kidneys with their fat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the loins, and the caul upon the liver, with the kidneys, shall he take away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />and the two kidneys with the fat on them as an offering by fire to the LORD. Also remove the lobe of the liver along with the kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />the kidneys and the fat on them, and the best part of the liver. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the two kidneys with the fat on them by the loins, and the fatty mass that surrounds the liver and kidneys. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the two kidneys with the fat on their sinews, and the protruding lobe on the liver (which he is to remove along with the kidneys).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the loins, and the cover on the liver, with the kidneys, he shall take away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, that shall he take away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the loins, and the cover on the liver, with the kidneys, he shall take away. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the two kidneys, and the fat which [is] on them, which [is] on the flanks, and the redundance on the liver above the kidneys—he turns it aside,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the two kidneys, and the fat which is upon them, which is on the flanks, and the redundance above the liver, (beside the kidneys he doth turn it aside),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the two kidneys, and the fat which is upon them, which is upon the loins, and the lobe upon the liver, upon the kidneys, he will take it away.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The two little kidneys with the caul that is upon them which is by the flanks, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the two little kidneys with the mesh that is over them near the sides, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />as well as the two kidneys, with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which is removed with the kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the two kidneys with the fat that is on them at the loins, and the appendage of the liver, which you shall remove with the kidneys.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, shall he remove.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the two kidneys and the fat that is on them upon the side and the liver caul; he shall offer it with the kidneys.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the loins, and the lobe above the liver, which he shall take away by the kidneys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And both the kidneys, and all the fat that is upon them, that which is upon the thighs, and the caul of the liver with the kidneys, shall he take away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/3-15.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=448" 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">14</span>And from his offering he shall present an offering made by fire to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><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/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·tê (Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">both</a> <a href="/hebrew/3629.htm" title="3629: hak·kə·lā·yōṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- A kidney. Feminine of kliy; a kidney; figuratively, the mind.">kidneys</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: 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.">with 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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hen (Prep:: 3fp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on them</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."></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.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/3689.htm" title="3689: hak·kə·sā·lîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Loins, stupidity, confidence. From kacal; properly, fatness, i.e. By implication the loin or the viscera; also silliness or trust.">the loins,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3508.htm" title="3508: hay·yō·ṯe·reṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Appendage. Feminine active participle of yathar; the lobe or flap of the liver.">the lobe</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.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/3516.htm" title="3516: hak·kā·ḇêḏ (Art:: N-fs) -- Liver. The same as kabed; the liver.">the liver,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: yə·sî·ren·nāh (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 3fse) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">which he is to remove</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.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/3629.htm" title="3629: hak·kə·lā·yōṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- A kidney. Feminine of kliy; a kidney; figuratively, the mind.">the kidneys.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>Then the priest is to burn the food on the altar as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma. All the fat is the LORD’s.…<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/9-10.htm">Leviticus 9:10</a></span><br />On the altar he burned the fat, the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver from the sin offering, as the LORD had commanded Moses.<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="/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="/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="/deuteronomy/18-3.htm">Deuteronomy 18:3</a></span><br />This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach.<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="/ezekiel/44-7.htm">Ezekiel 44:7</a></span><br />In addition to all your other abominations, you brought in foreigners uncircumcised in both heart and flesh to occupy My sanctuary; you defiled My temple when you offered My food—the fat and the blood; you broke My covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-11.htm">Isaiah 1:11</a></span><br />“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats.<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="/hebrews/10-1.htm">Hebrews 10:1-4</a></span><br />For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. / If it could, would not the offerings have ceased? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt the guilt of their sins. / Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the lobe above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.</p><p class="hdg">no references listed for this verse.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Appendage</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Caul</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-14.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Far</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-14.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Flanks</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Joining</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Kidneys</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Legs</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Net</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Part</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Redundance</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Top</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/4-9.htm">Appendage</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-9.htm">Caul</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-9.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-8.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-9.htm">Far</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-16.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-9.htm">Flanks</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-9.htm">Joining</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-9.htm">Kidneys</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-9.htm">Legs</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-9.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-9.htm">Net</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-6.htm">Part</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-9.htm">Redundance</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-8.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-9.htm">Top</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-9.htm">Turn</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/leviticus/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins</b><br>In the sacrificial system of ancient Israel, the kidneys and the fat surrounding them were considered the choicest parts of the animal. The kidneys, located near the loins, were seen as the seat of emotions and inner thoughts, symbolizing the innermost being of the offerer. The fat, often associated with abundance and richness, was considered the best portion and was reserved for God. This reflects the principle of offering the best to God, a theme consistent throughout Scripture, as seen in offerings like Abel's in <a href="/genesis/4-4.htm">Genesis 4:4</a>. The emphasis on the kidneys and fat highlights the importance of purity and sincerity in worship, as God desires the heart and inner devotion of His people.<p><b>and the lobe of the liver</b><br>The liver, particularly the lobe, was another significant part of the sacrificial animal. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the liver was often associated with divination and was considered a vital organ in understanding the will of the gods. However, in the context of Israel's worship, the removal and offering of the liver's lobe signified a rejection of pagan practices and a dedication to the one true God. This act symbolized the submission of one's will and desires to God, aligning with the biblical theme of surrender and obedience. The liver's inclusion in the peace offering underscores the comprehensive nature of the sacrifice, involving the whole being of the offerer.<p><b>which he is to remove with the kidneys</b><br>The removal of these specific parts was a precise and intentional act, reflecting the detailed nature of the Levitical laws. This meticulous process ensured that the offering was made according to God's instructions, emphasizing the importance of obedience and reverence in worship. The act of removing the kidneys and liver lobe can be seen as a type of Christ, who offered Himself wholly and perfectly to God, fulfilling the law's requirements. This foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who, in His obedience and submission, provided the means for true peace and reconciliation with God, as highlighted in <a href="/hebrews/10-5.htm">Hebrews 10:5-10</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai and communicated them to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The recipients of the Levitical laws, including the instructions for peace offerings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The place where the Israelites were to bring their offerings, serving as the dwelling place of God among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/priests.htm">Priests</a></b><br>The descendants of Aaron who were responsible for performing the sacrifices and offerings as prescribed in the law.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/peace_offering.htm">Peace Offering</a></b><br>A type of sacrifice described in Leviticus, symbolizing fellowship and communion with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_symbolism.htm">Understanding the Symbolism</a></b><br>The specific parts of the animal (kidneys, fat, liver) represent the best portions, symbolizing giving God our best in worship and life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_purity.htm">Holiness and Purity</a></b><br>The detailed instructions for offerings remind us of God's holiness and the need for purity in our approach to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fellowship_with_god.htm">Fellowship with God</a></b><br>The peace offering signifies restored fellowship with God, encouraging us to seek reconciliation and communion with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_our_peace_offering.htm">Christ as Our Peace Offering</a></b><br>Jesus fulfills the peace offering, providing eternal peace and reconciliation with God through His sacrifice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_sacrifices.htm">Living Sacrifices</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to live sacrificially, offering our lives in service and devotion to God.<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/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</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/leviticus_8_15-17__blood_source_and_safety.htm">In Leviticus 8:15-17, where does the blood used for the purification truly come from, and how did they handle potential health risks?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_lev_17_align_with_acts_15_29.htm">How does Leviticus 17 align with the New Testament practice in Acts 15:29, where only some Mosaic laws about blood are upheld while others are set aside?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/3-15.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">both</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁתֵּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šə·tê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kidneys</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּלָיֹ֔ת</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·lā·yōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3629.htm">Strong's 3629: </a> </span><span class="str2">A kidney, the mind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with 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">on them</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלֵהֶ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lê·hen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine plural<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">near</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 loins,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּסָלִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·sā·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3689.htm">Strong's 3689: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fatness, the loin, the viscera, silliness, trust</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the lobe</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיֹּתֶ֙רֶת֙</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·ṯe·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3508.htm">Strong's 3508: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lobe, flap of the liver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</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 liver,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכָּבֵ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kā·ḇêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3516.htm">Strong's 3516: </a> </span><span class="str2">The liver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">which he will also remove</span><br /><span class="heb">יְסִירֶֽנָּה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·sî·ren·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</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 kidneys.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּלָיֹ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·lā·yōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3629.htm">Strong's 3629: </a> </span><span class="str2">A kidney, the mind</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/3-15.htm">Leviticus 3:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/3-15.htm">Leviticus 3:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/3-15.htm">Leviticus 3:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/3-15.htm">Leviticus 3:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/3-15.htm">Leviticus 3:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/3-15.htm">Leviticus 3:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/3-15.htm">Leviticus 3:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/3-15.htm">Leviticus 3:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/3-15.htm">Leviticus 3:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/3-15.htm">Leviticus 3:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/3-15.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 3:15 And the two kidneys and the fat (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/3-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 3:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 3:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/3-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 3:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 3:16" /></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>