Leviticus 3:14
New International Version
From what you offer you are to present this food offering to the LORD: the internal organs and all the fat that is connected to them,

New Living Translation
The priest must present part of this offering as a special gift to the LORD. This includes all the fat around the internal organs,

English Standard Version
Then he shall offer from it, as his offering for a food offering to the LORD, the fat covering the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails

Berean Standard Bible
And from his offering he shall present a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them,

King James Bible
And he shall offer thereof his offering, even an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,

New King James Version
Then he shall offer from it his offering, as an offering made by fire to the LORD. The fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,

New American Standard Bible
From it he shall present his offering as an offering by fire to the LORD, the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,

NASB 1995
‘From it he shall present his offering as an offering by fire to the LORD, the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,

NASB 1977
‘And from it he shall present his offering as an offering by fire to the LORD, the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,

Legacy Standard Bible
And from it he shall bring near his offering as an offering by fire to Yahweh the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,

Amplified Bible
Then he shall present from it as his offering, an offering by fire to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat that is on the entrails,

Christian Standard Bible
He will present part of his offering as a food offering to the LORD: the fat surrounding the entrails, all the fat that is on the entrails,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He will present part of his offering as a fire offering to the LORD: the fat surrounding the entrails, all the fat that is on the entrails,

American Standard Version
And he shall offer thereof his oblation, even an offering made by fire unto Jehovah; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,

Contemporary English Version
Offer all of the fat on the animal's insides,

English Revised Version
And he shall offer thereof his oblation, even an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then bring the fat that covers the internal organs

Good News Translation
and present the following parts as a food offering to the LORD: all the fat on the internal organs,

International Standard Version
"The presenter is then to present the gift as an offering made by fire to the LORD, that is, the fat that covers the internal organs, all the fat that is inside the internal organs,

Majority Standard Bible
And from his offering he shall present a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them,

NET Bible
Then he must present from it his offering as a gift to the LORD: the fat which covers the entrails and all the fat on the entrails,

New Heart English Bible
He shall offer from it as his offering, an offering made by fire to the LORD; the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat that is on the entrails,

Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall offer of it his offering, even an offering made by fire to the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,

World English Bible
He shall offer from it as his offering, an offering made by fire to Yahweh; the fat that covers the innards, and all the fat that is on the innards,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he has brought his offering near from it, a fire-offering to YHWH, the fat which is covering the innards, and all the fat which [is] on the innards,

Young's Literal Translation
and he hath brought near from it his offering, a fire-offering to Jehovah, the fat which is covering the inwards, and all the fat which is on the inwards,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he brought from it his offering, a sacrifice to Jehovah; the fat covering the bowels, and all the fat which is upon the bowels,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they shall take of it for the food of the Lord's fire, the fat that covereth the belly, and that covereth all the vital parts :

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they shall take from it, to feed the Lord’s fire: the fat which covers the abdomen, and that which covers all the vital organs,

New American Bible
From this the one sacrificing shall present an offering as an oblation to the LORD: the fat that covers the inner organs, and all the fat that adheres to them,

New Revised Standard Version
You shall present as your offering from it, as an offering by fire to the LORD, the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat that is around the entrails;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he shall offer part of it as his offering made by fire to the LORD; the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat that is upon the entrails

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
An offering to LORD JEHOVAH, the fat layer that covers the insides and all the fat that is upon the entrails,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he shall present thereof his offering, even an offering made by fire unto the LORD: the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall offer of it a burnt-offering to the Lord, even the fat that covers the belly, and all the fat that is on the belly.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Laws for Peace Offerings
13He must lay his hand on its head and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood on all sides of the altar. 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.…

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 4:8-10
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 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,

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.

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!”

2 Chronicles 29:35
Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the peace offerings and the drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was established.

Ezekiel 44:15
But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD.

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.

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.

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.

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 10:10-12
And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. / Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.


Treasury of Scripture

And he shall offer thereof his offering, even an offering made by fire to the LORD; the fat that covers the inwards, and all the fat that is on the inwards,

the fat that covereth

Leviticus 3:3-5,9-11
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, …

Psalm 22:14,15
I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels…

Proverbs 23:26
My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

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And from his offering he shall present a food offering to the LORD:
This phrase indicates the act of presenting a portion of the sacrificial animal as an offering to God. In the context of Leviticus, offerings were a central part of Israelite worship, serving as a means of atonement, thanksgiving, and fellowship with God. The term "food offering" refers to the portion of the sacrifice that was burned on the altar, symbolizing the offering being consumed by God. This act of offering was a demonstration of obedience and reverence, acknowledging God's provision and sovereignty. The concept of offering to the LORD is echoed throughout the Old Testament, such as in Genesis 8:20, where Noah offers burnt offerings after the flood, and in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to offer themselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1).

the fat that covers the entrails,
In ancient Israelite culture, fat was considered the best part of the animal, symbolizing richness and abundance. The fat covering the entrails was specifically chosen for the offering because it was seen as the choicest part, reserved for God alone. This practice underscored the principle that God deserves the best of what His people have to offer. The emphasis on the fat also highlights the importance of internal purity and devotion, as the entrails were associated with the inner parts of the being. This can be connected to the New Testament teaching that God desires a pure heart (Matthew 5:8).

all the fat that is on them,
The repetition of the word "fat" emphasizes the completeness of the offering. By specifying "all the fat," the text underscores the total dedication required in worship. This reflects the broader biblical theme of wholehearted devotion to God, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5, which commands love for God with all one's heart, soul, and strength. The comprehensive nature of the offering serves as a reminder that God demands complete commitment and that nothing should be withheld from Him. This principle is further illustrated in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself entirely for the redemption of humanity (Hebrews 9:14).

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who is the recipient of the offerings and sacrifices.

2. Israelites
The people of God who are given the laws and instructions for offerings.

3. Moses
The leader and prophet through whom God delivers the laws and instructions.

4. Tabernacle
The sacred place where offerings and sacrifices are made to God.

5. Peace Offering
A type of sacrifice in the Levitical system symbolizing fellowship and reconciliation with God.
Teaching Points
Understanding Sacrificial Worship
The peace offering represents a voluntary act of worship, thanksgiving, and fellowship with God. It teaches us the importance of approaching God with a heart of gratitude and reverence.

Symbolism of the Fat
In ancient Israel, fat was considered the best part of the animal, symbolizing giving God the best of what we have. This challenges us to prioritize God in our lives and offer Him our best.

Holistic Worship
The peace offering involved both the offerer and the priest, symbolizing communal worship. This reminds us of the importance of corporate worship and fellowship within the body of Christ.

Spiritual Sacrifices Today
While we no longer offer animal sacrifices, we are called to offer spiritual sacrifices, such as praise, service, and obedience, reflecting our relationship with God.

Reconciliation and Peace
The peace offering signifies reconciliation with God and others. It encourages us to seek peace and reconciliation in our relationships, reflecting God's desire for harmony.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And from
מִמֶּ֙נּוּ֙ (mim·men·nū)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

his offering
קָרְבָּנ֔וֹ (qā·rə·bā·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present

he shall present
וְהִקְרִ֤יב (wə·hiq·rîḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

an offering made by fire
אִשֶּׁ֖ה (’iš·šeh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 801: A burnt-offering, a sacrifice

to the LORD:
לַֽיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

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

surrounding
הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה (ham·ḵas·seh)
Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover

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

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

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

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

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

[them],
הַקֶּֽרֶב׃ (haq·qe·reḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center


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