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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/leviticus/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/leviticus/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But the fat portions of the ox and the ram—the fat tail, the layer of fat, the kidneys and the long lobe of the liver—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/leviticus/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then he took the fat of the bull and the ram—the fat of the broad tail and from around the internal organs—along with the kidneys and the long lobes of the livers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/leviticus/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the fat pieces of the ox and of the ram, the fat tail and that which covers the entrails and the kidneys and the long lobe of the liver—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that which covereth <i>the inwards</i>, and the kidneys, and the caul <i>above</i> the liver:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and the fat from the bull and the ram—the fatty tail, what covers <i>the entrails</i> and the kidneys, and the fatty lobe <i>attached to</i> the liver;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for the portions of fat from the ox and from the ram, the fat tail, the <i>fat</i> covering, the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />As for the portions of fat from the ox and from the ram, the fat tail, and the fat covering, and the kidneys and the lobe of the liver,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />As for the portions of fat from the ox and from the ram, the fat tail, and the <i>fat</i> covering, and the kidneys and the lobe of the liver,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />As for the portions of fat from the ox and from the ram, the fat tail and the <i>fat</i> covering and the kidneys and the lobe of the liver,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />As for the portions of fat from the bull and from the ram—the fat tail, and the fat covering the internal organs, and the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They also brought the fat portions from the ox and the ram—the fat tail, the fat surrounding the entrails, the kidneys, and the fatty lobe of the liver—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They also brought the fat portions from the ox and the ram—the fat tail, the fat surrounding the entrails, the kidneys, and the fatty lobe of the liver—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the fat of the ox and of the ram, the fat tail, and that which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the caul of the liver:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />His sons placed all the fat, as well as the kidneys and the lower part of the liver <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the fat of the ox; and of the ram, the fat tail, and that which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the caul of the liver:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />However, the fat from the bull and the ram (the fat from the tail, the layer of fat, the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Aaron put the fat parts of the bull and the ram <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As to the fat from the ox and the ram—the tail, the fat covering the kidneys, and the appendage of the liver— <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As for the fat parts from the ox and from the ram (the fatty tail, the fat covering the entrails, the kidneys, and the protruding lobe of the liver),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the fat of the bull and of the ram, the fat tail, and that which covers the entrails, and the kidneys, and the cover of the liver:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and the fat of the bull and of the ram, the fat tail, and that which covers the innards, and the kidneys, and the cover of the liver; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the fat of the bullock, and of the ram, the fat tail, and the covering [of the innards], and the kidneys, and the redundance on the liver,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the fat of the bullock, and of the ram, the fat tail, and the covering of the inwards, and the kidneys, and the redundance above the liver,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the fat from the bullock, and from the ram, the fat tail and the covering, and the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The fat also of the bullock, and the rump of the ram, and the two little kidneys, with their fat, and the caul of the liver, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the fat of the ox, and the rump of the ram, and the two little kidneys with their fat, and the mesh of the liver,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The portions of fat from the ox and from the ram, the fatty tail, the covering fat, the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the fat of the ox and of the ram—the broad tail, the fat that covers the entrails, the two kidneys and the fat on them, and the appendage of the liver.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, the fat that covers the entrails, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the fat of the ox and of the ram and the fat tail and the fat layer of the innards and kidneys and the liver caul.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the fat of the ox, and of the ram, the fat tail, and that which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And <i>he took</i> the fat of the calf, and the hind quarters of the ram, and the fat covering the belly, and the two kidneys, and the fat upon them, and the caul on the liver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/9-19.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=2117" 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/9.htm">The Offerings for the People</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>Then he slaughtered the ox and the ram as the people’s peace offering. His sons brought him the blood, and he sprinkled it on all sides of the altar. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><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·ḥă·lā·ḇîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Or cheleb; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part.">They also brought the fat portions</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/7794.htm" title="7794: haš·šō·wr (Art:: N-ms) -- A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etc.). From shuwr; a bullock.">the ox</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/352.htm" title="352: hā·’a·yil (Art:: N-ms) -- From the same as 'uwl; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief; also a ram; a pilaster; an oak or other strong tree.">and the ram—</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.">the fat tail,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4374.htm" title="4374: wə·ham·ḵas·seh (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- A covering. From kacah; a covering, i.e. Garment; specifically, a coverlet, an awning; also the omentum.">the fat covering</a> <a href="/hebrew/3629.htm" title="3629: wə·hak·kə·lā·yōṯ (Conj-w, Art:: N-fp) -- A kidney. Feminine of kliy; a kidney; figuratively, the mind.">the entrails, the kidneys,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3508.htm" title="3508: wə·yō·ṯe·reṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Appendage. Feminine active participle of yathar; the lobe or flap of the liver.">and the lobe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3516.htm" title="3516: hak·kā·ḇêḏ (Art:: N-fs) -- Liver. The same as kabed; the liver.">of the liver—</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>and placed these on the breasts. Aaron burned the fat portions on the altar,…<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="/hebrews/9-12.htm">Hebrews 9:12-14</a></span><br />He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. / For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10-12</a></span><br />And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. / Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-22.htm">Exodus 29:22-25</a></span><br />Take the fat from the ram, the fat tail, the fat covering the entrails, the lobe of the liver, both kidneys with the fat on them, and the right thigh (since this is a ram for ordination), / along with one loaf of bread, one cake of bread made with oil, and one wafer from the basket of unleavened bread that is before the LORD. / Put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and wave them before the LORD as a wave offering. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/3-3.htm">Leviticus 3:3-5</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, / both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys. / Then Aaron’s sons are to burn it on the altar atop the burnt offering that is on the burning wood, as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<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/7-31.htm">Leviticus 7:31-34</a></span><br />The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons. / And you are to give the right thigh to the priest as a contribution from your peace offering. / The son of Aaron who presents the blood and fat of the peace offering shall have the right thigh as a portion. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-17.htm">Numbers 18:17-18</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. / And their meat belongs to you, just as the breast and right thigh of the wave offering belong to you.<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/44-7.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="/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/5-7.htm">1 Corinthians 5:7</a></span><br />Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.<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="/1_peter/1-19.htm">1 Peter 1:19</a></span><br />but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/9-10.htm">Leviticus 9:10</a></b></br> But the fat, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver of the sin offering, he burnt upon the altar; as the LORD commanded Moses.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/3-5.htm">Leviticus 3:5,16</a></b></br> And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which <i>is</i> upon the wood that <i>is</i> on the fire: <i>it is</i> an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/9-10.htm">Appendage</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-18.htm">Bull</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-18.htm">Bullock</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-10.htm">Caul</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-10.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-3.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-10.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-3.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-14.htm">Entrails</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-10.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-14.htm">Innards</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-14.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-14.htm">Inwards</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-10.htm">Kidneys</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-10.htm">Liver</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-10.htm">Net</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-18.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-14.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-13.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-26.htm">Portions</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-18.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-10.htm">Redundance</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-25.htm">Rump</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-18.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-25.htm">Tail</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/29-13.htm">Appendage</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-3.htm">Bull</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-3.htm">Bullock</a> <a href="/hosea/13-8.htm">Caul</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-12.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-13.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-45.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-12.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-23.htm">Entrails</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-20.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/exodus/29-13.htm">Innards</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-18.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/job/30-27.htm">Inwards</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-14.htm">Kidneys</a> <a href="/job/20-25.htm">Liver</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-16.htm">Net</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-3.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-3.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-20.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-20.htm">Portions</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-3.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/exodus/29-13.htm">Redundance</a> <a href="/exodus/29-22.htm">Rump</a> <a href="/leviticus/12-8.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-13.htm">Tail</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/9-1.htm">The first offerings of Aaron, for himself and the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/9-8.htm">The sin offering</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/9-12.htm">and the burn offering for himself</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/9-15.htm">the offerings for the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/9-23.htm">Moses and Aaron bless the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/9-24.htm">Fire comes from the Lord, upon the altar</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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This practice is rooted in the belief that the fat represented the richness and abundance of life. Offering the fat portions symbolized giving the best to God, acknowledging His provision and sovereignty. The ox and the ram were significant animals in sacrificial rituals, often representing strength and leadership. The ox was commonly used in burnt offerings, while the ram was significant in consecration and guilt offerings, as seen in the ordination of priests (<a href="/exodus/29-15.htm">Exodus 29:15-18</a>).<p><b>the fat tail,</b><br>The fat tail refers to the fatty tissue found in the tail of certain breeds of sheep, particularly in the Middle East. This part was highly valued and considered a delicacy. In the sacrificial context, offering the fat tail signified giving the choicest part to God. This practice underscores the principle of offering the best to God, a theme that runs throughout the Old Testament sacrificial system.<p><b>the fat covering the entrails,</b><br>The fat covering the entrails was considered a prime part of the sacrifice. In Levitical law, the entrails and the fat surrounding them were to be burned on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the Lord (<a href="/leviticus/3-3.htm">Leviticus 3:3-5</a>). This act symbolized purification and dedication, as the entrails were associated with the innermost parts of a being, representing the heart and soul's devotion to God.<p><b>the kidneys,</b><br>The kidneys were often associated with the innermost thoughts and emotions in Hebrew culture. In sacrificial terms, offering the kidneys symbolized the surrender of one's deepest feelings and intentions to God. The kidneys' inclusion in the sacrifice highlights the comprehensive nature of the offering, encompassing both physical and spiritual aspects of devotion.<p><b>and the lobe of the liver—</b><br>The lobe of the liver was another part of the animal that was burned on the altar. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the liver was sometimes used in divination practices, but in the Israelite sacrificial system, it was offered to God, signifying the relinquishment of control over one's future and destiny to the divine will. This act of offering the liver lobe further emphasizes the theme of total surrender and trust in God's providence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the law from God and instructed Aaron and his sons in the priestly duties.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel, responsible for performing the sacrifices.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who were present at the consecration of the tabernacle and the initiation of the priestly service.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among His people and where the sacrifices were offered.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sacrificial_ceremony.htm">The Sacrificial Ceremony</a></b><br>The event where Aaron and his sons offered sacrifices to God as part of their consecration and the atonement for the people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_sacrifice.htm">The Significance of Sacrifice</a></b><br>The detailed description of the sacrificial portions underscores the importance of following God's instructions precisely. It reminds us of the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The priests' adherence to the sacrificial procedures highlights the importance of obedience in our walk with God. We are called to follow His commands faithfully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_sacrifice.htm">Symbolism of the Sacrifice</a></b><br>The fat portions, considered the best parts, were offered to God, symbolizing giving our best to Him. This challenges us to prioritize God in our lives and offer Him our best in all we do.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/foreshadowing_of_christ's_sacrifice.htm">Foreshadowing of Christ's Sacrifice</a></b><br>The sacrificial system points forward to Jesus Christ, the perfect and final sacrifice. Understanding this connection deepens our appreciation for His atoning work on the cross.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_consecration.htm">Holiness and Consecration</a></b><br>The consecration of the priests and the tabernacle signifies the call to holiness for all believers. We are set apart for God's purposes and should live lives that reflect His holiness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_utraquism_or_an_utraquist.htm">Is the laborer deserving of his wages?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_'pleasing_aroma'_significant.htm">In Leviticus 1:9, why is a 'pleasing aroma' significant to an omnipotent, immaterial God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_kings_9_20-21_conflict_with_earlier_commands.htm">1 Kings 9:20-21 describes the subjugation of non-Israelite survivors; does this conflict with earlier biblical commands about treatment of foreign peoples?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_exodus_23_9_with_harsh_ot_laws.htm">How do we reconcile the command in Exodus 23:9 to treat foreigners kindly with other Old Testament passages that demand harsh treatment of certain groups?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/9-19.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">They also brought the fat portions</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֲלָבִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·lā·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<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">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ox</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשּׁ֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7794.htm">Strong's 7794: </a> </span><span class="str2">A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etcetera)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the ram—</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאַ֔יִל</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’a·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_352.htm">Strong's 352: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fat tail,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽאַלְיָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’al·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_451.htm">Strong's 451: </a> </span><span class="str2">The stout part, the fat tail of the Oriental sheep</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fat</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַֽמְכַסֶּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·ḵas·seh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4374.htm">Strong's 4374: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, garment, a coverlet, an awning, the omentum</span><br /><br /><span class="word">surrounding the entrails, the kidneys,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַכְּלָיֹ֔ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hak·kə·lā·yōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, 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">and the lobe</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיֹתֶ֖רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·ṯe·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<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 the liver—</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכָּבֵֽד׃</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/9-19.htm">Leviticus 9:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/9-19.htm">Leviticus 9:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/9-19.htm">Leviticus 9:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/9-19.htm">Leviticus 9:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/9-19.htm">Leviticus 9:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/9-19.htm">Leviticus 9:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/9-19.htm">Leviticus 9:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/9-19.htm">Leviticus 9:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/9-19.htm">Leviticus 9:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/9-19.htm">Leviticus 9:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/9-19.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 9:19 And the fat of the bull (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/9-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 9:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 9:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/9-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 9:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 9:20" /></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>