Leviticus 4:9
New International Version
both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the long lobe of the liver, which he 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. He must remove these along 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 upon 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 upon them, which is by the loins, and the caul upon the liver, with the kidneys, shall he take away,

English Revised Version
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,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and the two kidneys with the fat on them. He will also remove the lobe of the liver and 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 surrounding 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 upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, that 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 remove,
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 it away,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The two little kidneys, and the caul that is upon them, which is by the hanks, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the two little kidneys, and the mesh that is on them near the sides, and the fat of the liver with the 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, it he shall take away,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And two kidneys and the fat that is on them on the sides and the liver caul, he shall offer it with the kidneys,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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 kidneys,

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

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Context
Laws for Sin Offerings
8Then 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, 9 both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys— 10just as the fat is removed from the ox of the peace offering. Then the priest shall burn them on the altar of burnt offering.…

Cross References
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.

Hebrews 10:4
because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

Hebrews 9:12-14
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!

Hebrews 13:11-12
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. / And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood.

Romans 3:25
God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

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.

1 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

1 Corinthians 5:7
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.

Matthew 26:28
This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Exodus 29:13-14
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. / But burn the flesh of the bull and its hide and dung outside the camp; it is a sin offering.

Exodus 30:10
Once a year Aaron shall make atonement on the horns of the altar. Throughout your generations he shall make atonement on it annually with the blood of the sin offering of atonement. The altar is most holy to the LORD.”

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.

Numbers 19:9
Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to gather up the ashes of the heifer and store them in a ceremonially clean place outside the camp. They must be kept by the congregation of Israel for preparing the water of purification; this is for purification from sin.

Isaiah 53:10
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.


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 4
1. The sin offering of ignorance
3. for the priest
13. for the congregation
22. for the ruler
27. for any of the people














both kidneys
In the Hebrew text, the word for "kidneys" is "כְּלָיוֹת" (kelayot). The kidneys in ancient Hebrew culture were often seen as the seat of emotion and moral decision-making, akin to the heart in modern Western thought. Offering the kidneys in a sacrifice symbolized the surrender of one's innermost thoughts and emotions to God. This act of offering signifies a complete submission to God's will, acknowledging His sovereignty over our deepest desires and intentions.

with the fat that is on them
The Hebrew word for "fat" is "חֵלֶב" (chelev), which refers to the choicest or best part of the animal. In the sacrificial system, the fat was considered the richest part and was thus reserved for God. This symbolizes giving God the best of what we have, not just the leftovers. It is a call to prioritize God in our lives, offering Him the first and finest of our resources, time, and devotion.

near the loins
The term "loins" in Hebrew is "כְּסָלִים" (kesalim), which refers to the area of strength and procreation. This part of the sacrifice underscores the idea of offering one's strength and vitality to God. It is a reminder that our physical and creative energies should be dedicated to serving and honoring God, recognizing Him as the source of our strength and the one who sustains us.

and the lobe of the liver
The "lobe of the liver" in Hebrew is "יֹתֶרֶת הַכָּבֵד" (yoteret ha-kaved). The liver was considered a vital organ, essential for life. In the context of the sacrifice, removing the lobe of the liver signifies the offering of one's life force to God. It is an acknowledgment that our very lives belong to Him, and we are to live in a way that reflects His holiness and righteousness.

which he shall remove with the kidneys
The act of removal, "יָסִיר" (yasir), indicates a deliberate and careful separation. This careful removal signifies the intentionality required in our spiritual lives. Just as the priest meticulously separates these parts for the offering, we are called to intentionally set apart aspects of our lives for God. It is a call to holiness, urging us to examine our lives and remove anything that hinders our relationship with God.

(9) And the two kidneys.--The regulations prescribed in these two verses are the same as those in connection with the peace offering in Leviticus 3:4-5.



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

that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

[is] on them
עֲלֵיהֶ֔ן (‘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 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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