Leviticus 3:4
New International Version
both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the long lobe of the liver, which you will remove with the kidneys.

New Living Translation
the two kidneys and the fat around them near the loins, and the long lobe of the liver. These must be removed with the kidneys,

English Standard Version
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.

Berean Standard Bible
both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys.

King James Bible
And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.

New King James Version
the two kidneys and the fat that is on them by the flanks, and the fatty lobe attached to the liver above the kidneys, he shall remove;

New American Standard Bible
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.

NASB 1995
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.

NASB 1977
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.

Legacy Standard Bible
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.

Amplified Bible
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.

Christian Standard Bible
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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
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.

American Standard Version
and the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the loins, and the caul upon the liver, with the kidneys, shall he take away.

Contemporary English Version
as well as the lower part of the liver and the two kidneys with their fat.

English Revised Version
and the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the loins, and the caul upon the liver, with the kidneys, shall he take away.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and the two kidneys with the fat on them and offer them by fire to the LORD. Also cut off the lobe of the liver along with the kidneys.

Good News Translation
the kidneys and the fat on them, and the best part of the liver.

International Standard Version
the two kidneys with the fat on them by the loins, and the fatty mass that surrounds the liver and kidneys.

Majority Standard Bible
both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys.

NET Bible
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).

New Heart English Bible
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.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.

World English Bible
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
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,

Young's Literal Translation
and the two kidneys, and the fat which is on them, which is on the flanks, and the redundance above the liver, (beside the kidneys he doth turn it aside),

Smith's Literal Translation
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 shall take away.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The two kidneys with the fat wherewith the flanks are covered, and the caul of the liver with the two little kidneys.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the two kidneys with the fat that covers the sides, and the mesh of the liver with the two little kidneys.

New American Bible
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.

New Revised Standard Version
the two kidneys with the fat that is on them at the loins, and the appendage of the liver, which he shall remove with the kidneys.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, he shall take away.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the two kidneys and the fat that is on them on the sides and the liver caul with the kidneys.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the loins, and the lobe above the liver, which he shall take away hard by the kidneys.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the two kidneys and the fat that is upon them; he shall take away that which is on the thighs, and the caul above the liver together with the kidneys.

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Context
Laws for Peace Offerings
3From the peace offering he is to bring an offering made by fire to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, 4 both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys. 5Then Aaron’s sons are to burn it on the altar atop the burnt offering that is on the burning wood, as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.…

Cross References
Exodus 29:13
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.

Leviticus 4:8-9
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—

Leviticus 7:3-4
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.

Leviticus 9:19-20
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— / and placed these on the breasts. Aaron burned the fat portions on the altar,

Leviticus 8:16
Moses also took all the fat that was on the entrails, the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys and their fat, and burned it all on the altar.

Leviticus 8:25
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.

Numbers 18:17
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.

Deuteronomy 18:3
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.

1 Samuel 2:15-16
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!”

Ezekiel 44:7
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.

Hebrews 13:11
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.

Hebrews 9:22
According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

Romans 12:1
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.

1 Corinthians 10:18
Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar?

Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.


Treasury of Scripture

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.

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Leviticus 3
1. The peace offering of the herd
6. whether a sheep
7. whether a lamb
12. or a goat
17. A prohibition to eat fat or blood














both kidneys
In the Hebrew text, the word for "kidneys" is "כְּלָיוֹת" (kelayot). The kidneys were considered the seat of emotion and thought in ancient Hebrew culture, much like the heart is viewed today. Offering the kidneys symbolized giving one's innermost thoughts and emotions to God, a complete surrender of one's inner life to divine scrutiny and purification.

with the fat on them
The Hebrew word for "fat" is "חֵלֶב" (chelev). In the sacrificial system, fat was considered the best part of the animal, representing richness and abundance. Offering the fat to God symbolized giving the best of what one has, acknowledging that all blessings come from Him and should be returned in gratitude.

near the loins
The loins, or "כְּסָלִים" (kesalim) in Hebrew, were seen as the center of strength and procreative power. By offering the fat near the loins, the Israelites symbolically dedicated their strength and generative abilities to God, recognizing Him as the source of all life and vitality.

and the lobe of the liver
The "lobe of the liver" is referred to as "יֹתֶרֶת הַכָּבֵד" (yoteret ha-kaved) in Hebrew. The liver was associated with purification and cleansing in ancient cultures. Removing the lobe of the liver in the peace offering symbolized the removal of impurities and the desire for a pure heart before God.

which he is to remove with the kidneys
The act of removing these parts signifies a deliberate and careful preparation of the offering. It underscores the importance of intentionality in worship, where the worshiper consciously sets apart what is sacred and dedicates it to God. This meticulous process reflects the need for purity and holiness in approaching the divine presence.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
both
שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê)
Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

kidneys
הַכְּלָיֹ֔ת (hak·kə·lā·yōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3629: A kidney, the mind

with the fat
הַחֵ֙לֶב֙ (ha·ḥê·leḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2459: Fat, richest, choice part

on them
עֲלֵהֶ֔ן (‘ă·lê·hen)
Preposition | third person feminine plural
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

near
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the loins,
הַכְּסָלִ֑ים (hak·kə·sā·lîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3689: Fatness, the loin, the viscera, silliness, trust

and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the lobe
הַיֹּתֶ֙רֶת֙ (hay·yō·ṯe·reṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3508: The lobe, flap of the liver

of
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the liver,
הַכָּבֵ֔ד (hak·kā·ḇêḏ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3516: The liver

which he shall also remove
יְסִירֶֽנָּה׃ (yə·sî·ren·nāh)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5493: To turn aside

with
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the kidneys.
הַכְּלָי֖וֹת (hak·kə·lā·yō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3629: A kidney, the mind


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