Leviticus 3:15

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And the two kidneys, with the fat on them, which is by the top part of the legs, and the fat joining the liver and the kidneys, let him take away;

Douay-Rheims 1899

The two little kidneys with the caul that is upon them which is by the flanks, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys:

Free Bible Version

both kidneys with the fat on them by the loins, and the best part of the liver, which you are to remove together with the kidneys.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also hee shall take away the two kidneis, and the fat that is vpon them, and vpon ye flankes, and the kall vpon the liuer with the kidneis.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource 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.

Translation for Translators

the kidneys with the fat that is on them near the lower back muscle, and the fat that covers the liver.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He will also remove the two kidneys and the fat that is with them, which is by the loins, and the lobe of the liver with the kidneys.

Noah Webster 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, 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 take away.

Young's Literal Translation

and the two kidneys, and the fat which [is] upon them, which [is] on the flanks, and the redundance above the liver, (beside the kidneys he doth turn it aside),

Context

Laws for Peace Offerings

¹⁴And from his offering he shall present an offering made by fire to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them,¹⁵both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys.¹⁶Then the priest is to burn the food on the altar as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma. All the fat is the LORD’s.

Summary

Leviticus 3:15 discusses the offering of a peace offering to the Lord, emphasizing that the fat of the animal is to be presented as a food offering. This verse underscores the importance of giving the best portion of the sacrifice to God as an act of worship and thanksgiving. By offering the fat as a food offering, the Israelites demonstrated their gratitude and devotion to the Lord, recognizing His provision and blessings in their lives. This practice symbolized the sharing of a meal with God, signifying fellowship and communion between the people and their Creator. Overall, Leviticus 3:15 highlights the significance of honoring God with the first and best of what we have, acknowledging His goodness and faithfulness.

Commentary

Leviticus 3:15

Laws for Peace Offerings

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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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And the two kidneys, with the fat on them, which is by the top part of the legs, and the fat joining the liver and the kidneys, let him take away;

Douay-Rheims 1899

The two little kidneys with the caul that is upon them which is by the flanks, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys:

Free Bible Version

both kidneys with the fat on them by the loins, and the best part of the liver, which you are to remove together with the kidneys.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also hee shall take away the two kidneis, and the fat that is vpon them, and vpon ye flankes, and the kall vpon the liuer with the kidneis.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource 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.

Translation for Translators

the kidneys with the fat that is on them near the lower back muscle, and the fat that covers the liver.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He will also remove the two kidneys and the fat that is with them, which is by the loins, and the lobe of the liver with the kidneys.

Noah Webster 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, 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 take away.

Young's Literal Translation

and the two kidneys, and the fat which [is] upon them, which [is] on the flanks, and the redundance above the liver, (beside the kidneys he doth turn it aside),