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This includes the fat of the broad tail cut off near the backbone, all the fat around the internal organs, <a href="/esv/leviticus/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then from the sacrifice of the peace offering he shall offer as a food offering to the LORD its fat; he shall remove the whole fat tail, cut off close to the backbone, and the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails <a href="/bsb/leviticus/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And from the peace offering he shall bring a food offering to the LORD consisting of its fat: the entire fat tail cut off close to the backbone, the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, <a href="/kjv/leviticus/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat thereof, and the whole rump, it shall he take off hard by the backbone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, <a href="/nkjv/leviticus/3.htm">New King James Version</a> ‘Then he shall offer from the sacrifice of the peace offering, as an offering made by fire to the LORD, its fat and the whole fat tail which he shall remove close to the backbone. And the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails, <a href="/nasb_/leviticus/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> From the sacrifice of peace offerings he shall then bring as an offering by fire to the LORD, its fat, the entire fat tail which he shall remove close to the backbone, the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat that is on the entrails, <a href="/nasb/leviticus/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216From the sacrifice of peace offerings he shall bring as an offering by fire to the LORD, its fat, the entire fat tail which he shall remove close to the backbone, and the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails, <a href="/nasb77/leviticus/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘And from the sacrifice of peace offerings he shall bring as an offering by fire to the LORD, its fat, the entire fat tail which he shall remove close to the backbone, and the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails, <a href="/lsb/leviticus/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And from the sacrifice of peace offerings he shall bring near as an offering by fire to Yahweh its fat, the entire fat tail which he shall remove close to the backbone, and the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails, <a href="/amp/leviticus/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> From the sacrifice of peace offerings he shall bring as an offering by fire to the LORD, its fat, the entire fat tail which he shall remove close to the backbone, and the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat which is on the entrails, <a href="/csb/leviticus/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He will then present part of the fellowship sacrifice as a food offering to the LORD consisting of its fat and the entire fat tail, which he is to remove close to the backbone. He will also remove the fat surrounding the entrails, all the fat on the entrails, <a href="/hcsb/leviticus/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He will then present part of the fellowship sacrifice as a fire offering to the LORD consisting of its fat and the entire fat tail, which he is to remove close to the backbone. He will also remove the fat surrounding the entrails, all the fat on the entrails, <a href="/asv/leviticus/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he shall offer of the sacrifice of peace-offerings an offering made by fire unto Jehovah; the fat thereof, the fat tail entire, he shall take away hard by the backbone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, <a href="/cev/leviticus/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Offer the fat on the tail, the tailbone, and the insides, <a href="/erv/leviticus/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he shall offer of the sacrifice of peace offerings an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat thereof, the fat tail entire, he shall take it away hard by the backbone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, <a href="/gwt/leviticus/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then take the fat from the fellowship offering and offer it by fire to the LORD. Remove all the fat from the tail and the fat that covers the internal organs. <a href="/gnt/leviticus/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> and present the following parts of the animal as a food offering to the LORD: the fat, the entire fat tail cut off near the backbone, all the fat covering the internal organs, <a href="/isv/leviticus/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> "The presenter is then to bring a gift from the peace offering as an offering made by fire to the LORD. He is to remove the fat—the entire fat tail near the spine, the fat that covers the internal organs, all of the fat that is inside the internal organs, <a href="/msb/leviticus/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And from the peace offering he shall bring a food offering to the LORD consisting of its fat: the entire fat tail cut off close to the backbone, the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, <a href="/net/leviticus/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Then he must present a gift to the LORD from the peace offering sacrifice: He must remove all the fatty tail up to the end of the spine, the fat covering the entrails, and all the fat on the entrails, <a href="/nheb/leviticus/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He shall offer from the sacrifice of peace offerings an offering made by fire to the LORD; its fat, the entire tail fat, he shall take away close to the backbone; and the fat that covers the inwards, and all the fat that is on the inwards, <a href="/wbt/leviticus/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace-offering an offering made by fire to the LORD: its fat, and the whole rump, that shall he take off hard by the back-bone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, <a href="/web/leviticus/3.htm">World English Bible</a> He shall offer from the sacrifice of peace offerings an offering made by fire to Yahweh; its fat, the entire tail fat, he shall take away close to the backbone; and the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat that is on the entrails, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/leviticus/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he has brought near from the sacrifice of the peace-offerings a fire-offering to YHWH, its fat, the whole fat tail close by the bone—he turns it aside, and the fat which is covering the innards, and all the fat which [is] on the innards, <a href="/ylt/leviticus/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he hath brought near from the sacrifice of the peace-offerings a fire-offering to Jehovah, its fat, the whole fat tail (over-against the bone he doth turn it aside), and the fat which is covering the inwards, and all the fat which is on the inwards, <a href="/slt/leviticus/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he brought from the sacrifice of peace a sacrifice to Jehovah: its fat of, the whole fat tail, with the back bone, shall he take it away; and the fat covering the bowels, and all the fat which is upon the bowels,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/leviticus/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they shall offer of the victim of peace offerings a sacrifice to the Lord: the fat and the whole rump, <a href="/cpdv/leviticus/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they shall offer from the victim of peace offerings, as a sacrifice to the Lord: the fat, and the entire rump <a href="/nabre/leviticus/3.htm">New American Bible</a> From the communion sacrifice the individual shall present as an oblation to the LORD its fat: the whole fatty tail, which is removed close to the spine, the fat that covers the inner organs, and all the fat that adheres to them, <a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You shall present its fat from the sacrifice of well-being, as an offering by fire to the LORD: the whole broad tail, which shall be removed close to the backbone, the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat that is around the entrails;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire to the LORD; its fat and the whole rump shall he remove close to the backbone, and the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat that is upon the entrails, <a href="/hpbt/leviticus/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he shall bring from the burning sacrifice a gift to LORD JEHOVAH, its fat and the fat tail against its loins he will keep whole, and the fat membrane that covers the entrails and all the fat upon the entrails,<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/leviticus/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he shall present of the sacrifice of peace-offerings an offering made by fire unto the LORD: the fat thereof, the fat tail entire, which he shall take away hard by the rump-bone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, <a href="/sep/leviticus/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he shall bring of the peace-offering a burnt-sacrifice to the Lord: the fat and the hinder part unblemished he shall take away with the loins, and having taken away all the fat that covers the belly, and all the fat that is on the belly, <a href="/parallel/leviticus/3-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=396" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/leviticus/3.htm">Laws for Peace Offerings</a> …8He is to lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood on all sides of the altar. 9<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.">And 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 shall 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/2459.htm" title="2459: ḥel·bōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or cheleb; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part.">consisting of its fat:</a> <a href="/hebrew/8549.htm" title="8549: ṯə·mî·māh (Adj-fs) -- Complete, sound. From tamam; entire; also integrity, truth.">the entire</a> <a href="/hebrew/451.htm" title="451: hā·’al·yāh (Art:: N-fs) -- The fat tail (of sheep). From 'alah; the stout part, i.e. The fat tail of the Oriental sheep.">fat tail</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.">cut off</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/5980.htm" title="5980: lə·‘um·maṯ (Prep-l) -- Close by, side by side with. From amam; conjunction, i.e. Society; mostly adverb or preposition, near, beside, along with.">close to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6096.htm" title="6096: he·‘ā·ṣeh (Art:: N-ms) -- Spine. From atsah; the spine.">the backbone,</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 is</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.">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> 10both 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> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/29-13.htm">Exodus 29:13</a> 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. <a href="/leviticus/7-3.htm">Leviticus 7:3-4</a> 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. <a href="/leviticus/4-8.htm">Leviticus 4:8-10</a> 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. <a href="/leviticus/8-25.htm">Leviticus 8:25</a> 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. <a href="/leviticus/9-19.htm">Leviticus 9:19</a> 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— <a href="/numbers/18-17.htm">Numbers 18:17</a> 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. <a href="/deuteronomy/18-3.htm">Deuteronomy 18:3</a> 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. <a href="/1_samuel/2-15.htm">1 Samuel 2:15-16</a> 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!” <a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm">2 Chronicles 29:35</a> 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. <a href="/ezekiel/44-7.htm">Ezekiel 44:7</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/1-11.htm">Isaiah 1:11</a> “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. <a href="/hebrews/13-11.htm">Hebrews 13:11</a> 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. <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-18.htm">1 Corinthians 10:18</a> Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar? <a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a> and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire to the LORD; the fat thereof, and the whole rump, it shall he take off hard by the backbone; and the fat that covers the inwards, and all the fat that is on the inwards,the fat<a href="/leviticus/3-3.htm">Leviticus 3:3,4</a> 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 is upon the inwards, … <a href="/proverbs/23-26.htm">Proverbs 23:26</a> My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.<a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10</a> Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.the whole rump.<a href="/leviticus/7-3.htm">Leviticus 7:3</a> And he shall offer of it all the fat thereof; the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards,<a href="/leviticus/8-25.htm">Leviticus 8:25</a> And he took the fat, and the rump, and all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and the right shoulder:<a href="/leviticus/9-19.htm">Leviticus 9:19</a> And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Close</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-3.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-3.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/exodus/36-29.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-4.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-5.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-4.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-3.htm">Inwards</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-7.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-8.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">Peace-Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-7.htm">Present</a> <a href="/exodus/29-22.htm">Rump</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">Sacrifice</a> <a href="/exodus/29-22.htm">Tail</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-8.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-13.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/5-8.htm">Close</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-14.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-14.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-11.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-14.htm">Inwards</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-11.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-11.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-2.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-10.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-10.htm">Peace-Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-12.htm">Present</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-3.htm">Rump</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-10.htm">Sacrifice</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-3.htm">Tail</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-13.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-12.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 3</div>1. <a href="/leviticus/3-1.htm">The peace offering of the herd</a> 6. <a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">whether a sheep</a> 7. <a href="/leviticus/3-7.htm">whether a lamb</a> 12. <a href="/leviticus/3-12.htm">or a goat</a> 17. <a href="/leviticus/3-17.htm">A prohibition to eat fat or blood</a> </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 symbolized peace and reconciliation between the offerer and the Lord. This offering was unique because it was shared among the altar, the priests, and the offerer, signifying fellowship. The act of bringing a food offering to the LORD highlights the importance of dedicating the best portions to God, acknowledging His provision and sovereignty.consisting of its fat: In ancient Israelite culture, fat was considered the best part of the animal, symbolizing richness and abundance. Offering the fat to God was a way of giving Him the choicest portion, reflecting the principle of giving God the best of what one has. This practice underscores the idea of honoring God with the first and finest, a theme echoed throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9</a>.the entire fat tail cut off close to the backbone, The fat tail, particularly in sheep, was a prized part of the animal in the ancient Near East, often weighing several pounds. It was considered a delicacy and a symbol of wealth. By specifying the entire fat tail, the text emphasizes the completeness of the offering, ensuring that nothing of value is withheld from God. This act of complete dedication can be seen as a type of Christ, who offered Himself wholly and without reservation.the fat that covers the entrails, The entrails, or inner parts, were covered with a layer of fat, which was also offered to God. This practice signifies the offering of one's innermost being to the Lord, not just external actions. It reflects the biblical theme of God desiring a pure heart and sincere devotion, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/51-6.htm">Psalm 51:6</a>.all the fat that is on them, The repetition of offering all the fat underscores the totality and thoroughness of the sacrifice. It serves as a reminder of the comprehensive nature of worship and devotion required by God. This concept is mirrored in the New Testament, where believers are called to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (<a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>). The complete offering of fat can also be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's complete and perfect sacrifice on the cross.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The original recipients of the Levitical laws, including the instructions for peace offerings. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_priests.htm">The Priests</a> The mediators who performed the sacrifices and offerings on behalf of the people. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a> The central place of worship where offerings were made to God. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_peace_offering.htm">The Peace Offering</a> A voluntary offering made to express thanksgiving and fellowship with God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, to whom the offerings were made.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_peace_offering.htm">Understanding the Peace Offering</a> The peace offering was a voluntary act of worship, symbolizing fellowship and thanksgiving. It reminds us of the importance of gratitude and communion with God in our spiritual lives. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_the_fat.htm">Significance of the Fat</a> The fat was considered the best part of the animal and was offered to God, symbolizing giving our best to Him. This teaches us to prioritize God in our lives and offer Him our best in all we do. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_sacrifice.htm">Symbolism of Sacrifice</a> The sacrificial system points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Understanding these offerings helps us appreciate the depth of Christ's sacrifice and the peace it brings between God and humanity. <a href="/topical/h/holistic_worship.htm">Holistic Worship</a> Worship involves more than rituals; it requires a heart aligned with God's will. Our daily lives should reflect a continuous offering of praise and obedience to God. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a> The peace offering included a communal meal, emphasizing the importance of fellowship among believers. This encourages us to foster community and unity within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 3</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_fat_tail_practices.htm">Does any archaeological or historical evidence substantiate the detailed practices regarding the fat tail (Leviticus 3:9)? </a> <a href="/q/what's_a_peace_offering_for.htm">What is the purpose of a peace offering?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_intercession_affect_god's_reply.htm">How does atonement restore our relationship with God?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_53_10_show_god's_love.htm">Isaiah 53:10 says it pleased the Lord to crush him--how does this align with a loving God who values justice and mercy?</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>(9) The whole rump.--Better, the whole fat tail (so also <a href="/exodus/29-22.htm" title="Also you shall take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that covers the inwards, and the lobe above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, and the right shoulder; for it is a ram of consecration:">Exodus 29:22</a>; <a href="/leviticus/7-3.htm" title="And he shall offer of it all the fat thereof; the rump, and the fat that covers the inwards,">Leviticus 7:3</a>; <a href="/leviticus/8-25.htm" title="And he took the fat, and the rump, and all the fat that was on the inwards, and the lobe above the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and the right shoulder:">Leviticus 8:25</a>; <a href="/leviticus/9-19.htm" title="And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that which covers the inwards, and the kidneys, and the lobe above the liver:">Leviticus 9:19</a>). The sheep of Syria and Palestine were, and still are, the bread-tailed species, the broad part often weighing fifteen pounds and upwards. In young animals, the substance of the tail, which consists of marrow and fat, tastes like marrow, and it is used by the Arabs for cooking instead of butter. It is often so large that it trails on the ground, and to save the animal from the pain occasioned by dragging it on the ground, a small wheeled truck is attached to it, on which it draws it along. It is only the tail of sheep which is here included among the fat parts that are to be offered upon the altar. It is, however, not regarded as the ordinary fat of other quadrupeds (<a href="/leviticus/9-19.htm" title="And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that which covers the inwards, and the kidneys, and the lobe above the liver:">Leviticus 9:19</a>), and hence, according to Jewish tradition, is not included in the prohibition of <a href="/leviticus/3-3.htm" title="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,">Leviticus 3:3</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/leviticus/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - The whole rump should no doubt be the whole tail, consisting chiefly of fat, and always regarded as a great delicacy in the East (see Herod., 3:113; Thompson, 'Land and the Book,' page 97). The burning of the fat tail upon the altar, together with the internal fat, is the only point in which the ritual to be used when offering a sheep (verses 6-11) differs from that used in offering a bull or cow (verses 1-5), or a goat (verses 12-16). <a href="/commentaries/leviticus/3-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And from the peace offering הַשְּׁלָמִים֮ (haš·šə·lā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8002.htm">Strong's 8002: </a> A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering he shall bring וְהִקְרִ֨יב (wə·hiq·rîḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach an offering made by fire אִשֶּׁ֣ה (’iš·šeh) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_801.htm">Strong's 801: </a> A burnt-offering, a sacrifice to the LORD לַיהוָה֒ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel consisting of its fat: חֶלְבּוֹ֙ (ḥel·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2459.htm">Strong's 2459: </a> Fat, richest, choice part the entire תְמִימָ֔ה (ṯə·mî·māh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8549.htm">Strong's 8549: </a> Entire, integrity, truth fat tail הָאַלְיָ֣ה (hā·’al·yāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_451.htm">Strong's 451: </a> The stout part, the fat tail of the Oriental sheep cut off יְסִירֶ֑נָּה (yə·sî·ren·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> To turn aside close to לְעֻמַּ֥ת (lə·‘um·maṯ) Preposition-l <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5980.htm">Strong's 5980: </a> Society, near, beside, along with the backbone, הֶעָצֶ֖ה (he·‘ā·ṣeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6096.htm">Strong's 6096: </a> The spine the fat הַחֵ֙לֶב֙ (ha·ḥê·leḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2459.htm">Strong's 2459: </a> Fat, richest, choice part surrounding הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה (ham·ḵas·seh) Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> To plump, fill up hollows, to cover the entrails, הַקֶּ֔רֶב (haq·qe·reḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> The nearest part, the center all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the fat הַחֵ֔לֶב (ha·ḥê·leḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2459.htm">Strong's 2459: </a> Fat, richest, choice part on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the entrails, הַקֶּֽרֶב׃ (haq·qe·reḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> The nearest part, the center <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/3-9.htm">Leviticus 3:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/leviticus/3-9.htm">Leviticus 3:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/leviticus/3-9.htm">Leviticus 3:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/leviticus/3-9.htm">Leviticus 3:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/leviticus/3-9.htm">Leviticus 3:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/3-9.htm">Leviticus 3:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/3-9.htm">Leviticus 3:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/3-9.htm">Leviticus 3:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/3-9.htm">Leviticus 3:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/leviticus/3-9.htm">Leviticus 3:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-9.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 3:9 He shall offer from the sacrifice (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/3-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 3:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 3:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/3-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 3:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 3:10" /></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>