Leviticus 7:31
New International Version
The priest shall burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons.

New Living Translation
Then the priest will burn the fat on the altar, but the breast will belong to Aaron and his descendants.

English Standard Version
The priest shall burn the fat on the altar, but the breast shall be for Aaron and his sons.

Berean Standard Bible
The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons.

King James Bible
And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar: but the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'.

New King James Version
And the priest shall burn the fat on the altar, but the breast shall be Aaron’s and his sons’.

New American Standard Bible
And the priest shall offer up the fat in smoke on the altar, but the breast shall belong to Aaron and to his sons.

NASB 1995
‘The priest shall offer up the fat in smoke on the altar, but the breast shall belong to Aaron and his sons.

NASB 1977
‘And the priest shall offer up the fat in smoke on the altar; but the breast shall belong to Aaron and his sons.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the priest shall offer up the fat in smoke on the altar, but the breast shall belong to Aaron and his sons.

Amplified Bible
The priest shall offer up the fat in smoke on the altar, but the breast shall be for Aaron and his sons.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons.

American Standard Version
And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar; but the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'.

Contemporary English Version
A priest from Aaron's family will then send the fat up in smoke, but the ribs belong to the priests.

English Revised Version
And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar: but the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"The priest will burn the fat on the altar. However, the breast will belong to Aaron and his sons.

Good News Translation
The priest shall burn the fat on the altar, but the breast shall belong to the priests.

International Standard Version
The priest will burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons.

Majority Standard Bible
The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons.

NET Bible
and the priest must offer the fat up in smoke on the altar, but the breast will belong to Aaron and his sons.

New Heart English Bible
The priest shall burn the fat on the altar, but the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar: but the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'.

World English Bible
The priest shall burn the fat on the altar, but the breast shall be Aaron’s and his sons’.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the priest has made incense with the fat on the altar, and the breast has been Aaron’s and his sons;

Young's Literal Translation
'And the priest hath made perfume with the fat on the altar, and the breast hath been Aaron's and his sons;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest burnt the fat upon the altar: and the breast was to Aaron and to his sons.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who shall burn the fat upon the altar, but the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'.

Catholic Public Domain Version
who shall burn the fat upon the altar. But the breast shall be for Aaron and his sons.

New American Bible
The priest shall burn the fat on the altar, but the brisket belongs to Aaron and his sons.

New Revised Standard Version
The priest shall turn the fat into smoke on the altar, but the breast shall belong to Aaron and his sons.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar; but the breast shall be for Aaron and his sons.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest shall offer up the fat on the altar and the breast will be for Ahron and for his children.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the priest shall make the fat smoke upon the altar; but the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall offer the fat upon the altar, and the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Priests' Portion
30With his own hands he is to bring the offerings made by fire to the LORD; he shall bring the fat, together with the breast, and wave the breast as a wave offering before the LORD. 31The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons. 32And you are to give the right thigh to the priest as a contribution from your peace offering.…

Cross References
Exodus 29:27-28
Consecrate for Aaron and his sons the breast of the wave offering that is waved and the thigh of the heave offering that is lifted up from the ram of ordination. / This will belong to Aaron and his sons as a regular portion from the Israelites, for it is the heave offering the Israelites will make to the LORD from their peace offerings.

Numbers 18:8-11
Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. / A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons. / You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy. ...

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 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

2 Chronicles 31:4
Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD.

Nehemiah 10:37-39
Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”

Ezekiel 44:29-30
They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them. / The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.

Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

1 Corinthians 9:13-14
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Luke 11:42
Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.

Romans 15:27
They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

Galatians 6:6
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

Philippians 4:18
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.


Treasury of Scripture

And the priest shall burn the fat on the altar: but the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'.

the priest

Leviticus 3:5,11,16
And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which is upon the wood that is on the fire: it is an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD…

the breast

Leviticus 7:34
For the wave breast and the heave shoulder have I taken of the children of Israel from off the sacrifices of their peace offerings, and have given them unto Aaron the priest and unto his sons by a statute for ever from among the children of Israel.

Leviticus 5:13
And the priest shall make an atonement for him as touching his sin that he hath sinned in one of these, and it shall be forgiven him: and the remnant shall be the priest's, as a meat offering.

Leviticus 6:16,26
And the remainder thereof shall Aaron and his sons eat: with unleavened bread shall it be eaten in the holy place; in the court of the tabernacle of the congregation they shall eat it…

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Leviticus 7
1. The law of the trespass offering
11. and of the peace offering
12. whether it be for a thanksgiving
16. or a vow, or a free will offering
22. the fat and the blood are forbidden
28. The priests' portion in the peace offerings
35. The whole summed up














The priest
The Hebrew word for "priest" is "kohen," which signifies one who is set apart for sacred duties. In the context of Leviticus, the priesthood is a divinely appointed role, representing the people before God and God to the people. The priest's duties were not only ritualistic but also deeply spiritual, serving as mediators of God's covenant. This highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and the responsibility of those who serve in such capacities to maintain holiness and dedication to God's service.

shall burn
The act of burning, from the Hebrew "qatar," implies a complete offering to God, symbolizing the transformation of the physical into the spiritual. Burning the fat on the altar was an act of worship and obedience, signifying the offering of the best parts to God. This act reminds believers of the need to offer their best to God, not just in material terms but in devotion and service.

the fat
In ancient Israelite culture, fat was considered the best part of the animal, symbolizing richness and abundance. The Hebrew word "cheleb" refers to this choice portion. By commanding that the fat be burned, God was instructing the Israelites to offer the best to Him, acknowledging His provision and sovereignty. This serves as a reminder to prioritize God in our lives, offering Him the first and best of our resources and efforts.

on the altar
The altar, or "mizbeach" in Hebrew, was a sacred place of sacrifice and worship. It was the meeting point between God and man, where offerings were made to atone for sin and express devotion. The altar's significance in the Israelite community underscores the centrality of worship and sacrifice in maintaining a relationship with God. It calls believers to approach God with reverence and sincerity, recognizing the altar as a place of transformation and communion.

but the breast
The breast, or "chazeh" in Hebrew, was a portion of the peace offering given to the priests. It symbolizes sustenance and provision for those who serve in God's house. This allocation reflects God's care for His servants, ensuring they are provided for as they dedicate their lives to His service. It also illustrates the principle of sharing and community support within the body of believers.

belongs to Aaron and his sons
Aaron and his sons, the appointed priestly family, were given specific portions of the offerings as their inheritance. This provision underscores the principle of divine appointment and the special role of the priesthood in Israel. It highlights the importance of supporting those who minister in spiritual capacities, recognizing their dedication and service to God and His people. This phrase also points to the continuity of God's covenant through the generations, as the priestly duties and blessings were passed down within the family of Aaron.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The priest
הַכֹּהֵ֛ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

is to burn
וְהִקְטִ֧יר (wə·hiq·ṭîr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6999: To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire

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

on the altar,
הַמִּזְבֵּ֑חָה (ham·miz·bê·ḥāh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4196: An altar

but the breast
הֶֽחָזֶ֔ה (he·ḥā·zeh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2373: Breast (of animals)

belongs to
וְהָיָה֙ (wə·hā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

Aaron
לְאַהֲרֹ֖ן (lə·’a·hă·rōn)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

and his sons.
וּלְבָנָֽיו׃ (ū·lə·ḇā·nāw)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son


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