Leviticus 8:16
New International Version
Moses also took all the fat around the internal organs, the long lobe of the liver, and both kidneys and their fat, and burned it on the altar.

New Living Translation
Then Moses took all the fat around the internal organs, the long lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys and the fat around them, and he burned it all on the altar.

English Standard Version
And he took all the fat that was on the entrails and the long lobe of the liver and the two kidneys with their fat, and Moses burned them on the altar.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
And he took all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses burned it upon the altar.

New King James Version
Then he took all the fat that was on the entrails, the fatty lobe attached to the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, and Moses burned them on the altar.

New American Standard Bible
He also took all the fat that was on the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys and their fat; and Moses offered it up in smoke on the altar.

NASB 1995
He also took all the fat that was on the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys and their fat; and Moses offered it up in smoke on the altar.

NASB 1977
He also took all the fat that was on the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys and their fat; and Moses offered it up in smoke on the altar.

Legacy Standard Bible
He also took all the fat that was on the entrails, and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys and their fat; and Moses offered it up in smoke on the altar.

Amplified Bible
He took all the fat that was on the entrails, and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, and Moses offered them up in smoke on the altar.

Christian Standard Bible
Moses took all the fat that was on the entrails, the fatty lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, and he burned them on the altar.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Moses took all the fat that was on the entrails, the fatty lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, and he burned them on the altar.

American Standard Version
And he took all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the caul of the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat; and Moses burned it upon the altar.

Contemporary English Version
Moses then took the fat on the bull's insides, as well as the lower part of the liver and the two kidneys with their fat, and sent them up in smoke on the altar fire.

English Revised Version
And he took all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the caul of the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses burned it upon the altar.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses took all the fat that was on the internal organs, the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, and he burned them on the altar.

Good News Translation
Moses took all the fat on the internal organs, the best part of the liver, and the kidneys with the fat on them, and burned it all on the altar.

International Standard Version
Moses burned on the altar all the fat on the internal organs, the appendage on the liver, the two kidneys, and the fat.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
Then he took all the fat on the entrails, the protruding lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys and their fat, and Moses offered it all up in smoke on the altar,

New Heart English Bible
He took all the fat that was on the entrails, and the cover of the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat; and Moses burned it on the altar.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he took all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses burned it upon the altar.

World English Bible
He took all the fat that was on the innards, and the cover of the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat; and Moses burned it on the altar.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he takes all the fat that [is] on the innards, and the redundance on the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses makes incense on the altar,

Young's Literal Translation
And he taketh all the fat that is on the inwards, and the redundance above the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses maketh Perfume on the altar,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will take all the fat which upon the bowels, and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses will burn upon the altar.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the fat that was upon the entrails, and the caul of the liver, and the two little kidneys, with their fat, he burnt upon the altar:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, the fat which was on the vital organs, and the mesh of the liver, and the two little kidneys with their fat, he burned upon the altar.

New American Bible
Taking all the fat that was over the inner organs, as well as the lobe of the liver and the two kidneys with their fat, Moses burned them on the altar.

New Revised Standard Version
Moses took all the fat that was around the entrails, and the appendage of the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, and turned them into smoke on the altar.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he took all the fat that was upon the entrails, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses burned it upon the altar.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he took all the fat that covered the innards and the liver caul and the two kidneys and their fat and Moshe offered it up on the altar.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he took all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses made it smoke upon the altar.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses took all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the lobe on the liver, and both the kidneys, and the fat that was upon them, and Moses offered them on the altar.

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Context
The Priests' Sin Offering
15Moses slaughtered the bull, took some of the blood, and applied it with his finger to all four horns of the altar, purifying the altar. He poured out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar and consecrated it so that atonement could be made on it. 16Moses 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. 17But the bull with its hide, flesh, and dung he burned outside the camp, as the LORD had commanded him.…

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.

Exodus 29:17-18
Cut the ram into pieces, wash the entrails and legs, and place them with its head and other pieces. / Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

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.

Exodus 29:10-12
You are to present the bull at the front of the Tent of Meeting, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head. / And you shall slaughter the bull before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / Take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; then pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar.

Leviticus 4:8-10
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.

Leviticus 4:31
Then he is to remove all the fat, just as it is removed from the peace offering, and the priest is to burn it on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him, and he will be forgiven.

Leviticus 4:35
And he shall remove all the fat, just as the fat of the lamb is removed from the peace offerings, and he shall burn it on the altar along with the food offerings to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven.

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

Leviticus 9:10
On the altar he burned the fat, the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver from the sin offering, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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,

Hebrews 9:12
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.

Hebrews 9:14
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 10:10
And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

Hebrews 10:19-20
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,


Treasury of Scripture

And he took all the fat that was on the inwards, and the lobe above the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses burned it on the altar.

Leviticus 3:3-5
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, …

Leviticus 4:8,9
And he shall take off from it all the fat of the bullock for the sin offering; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, …

Exodus 29:13
And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul that is above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and burn them upon the altar.

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Leviticus 8
1. Moses consecrates Aaron and his sons
14. Their sin offering
18. Their burnt offering
22. The ram of consecration
31. The place and time of their consecration














Moses took
The act of Moses taking the fat signifies his role as the mediator between God and the Israelites. In Hebrew, the word for "took" is "laqach," which implies receiving or acquiring something with purpose. Moses, as a leader chosen by God, is executing divine instructions, emphasizing the importance of obedience and the sacredness of the priestly duties.

all the fat around the entrails
The fat around the entrails was considered the best part of the animal, symbolizing the offering of the finest to God. In Hebrew, "cheleb" refers to the fat, which was often associated with abundance and blessing. The entrails, or "qereb," represent the innermost parts, indicating a complete and wholehearted offering to God, reflecting the need for purity and dedication in worship.

the lobe of the liver
The liver, or "kaved" in Hebrew, was significant in ancient sacrificial rituals. The lobe of the liver was often used in divination practices in surrounding cultures, but in the Israelite context, it was offered to God, signifying the surrender of life and vitality to the Creator. This act underscores the Israelites' distinct worship practices, setting them apart from pagan rituals.

both kidneys with their fat
The kidneys, "kelayoth" in Hebrew, were seen as the seat of emotion and conscience in ancient thought. Offering the kidneys with their fat symbolizes the surrender of one's innermost thoughts and desires to God. The inclusion of fat, again, highlights the offering of the best and most valuable parts, reinforcing the theme of giving God the utmost honor and reverence.

and burned it on the altar
Burning the fat on the altar, "mizbeach" in Hebrew, represents the act of consecration and purification. The altar was the place where divine and human realms met, and the burning of the fat signifies the transformation of the offering into a pleasing aroma to God. This act of burning is a vivid reminder of the need for atonement and the sanctification process, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who fulfills the law and offers eternal redemption.

(16) And he took all the fat.--That is, in accordance with the directions given in Exodus 29:13. For the different portions of the sacrifice see Leviticus 3:3-5.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Moses also
מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

took
וַיִּקַּ֗ח (way·yiq·qaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the fat
הַחֵלֶב֮ (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

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

the entrails,
הַקֶּרֶב֒ (haq·qe·reḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center

the lobe
יֹתֶ֣רֶת (yō·ṯe·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3508: The lobe, flap of the liver

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

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

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

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

their fat,
חֶלְבְּהֶ֑ן (ḥel·bə·hen)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine plural
Strong's 2459: Fat, richest, choice part

and burned [it]
וַיַּקְטֵ֥ר (way·yaq·ṭêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6999: To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire

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


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