Leviticus 3:3
New International Version
From the fellowship offering you are to bring a 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 peace offering as a special gift to the LORD. This includes all the fat around the internal organs,

English Standard Version
And from the sacrifice of the peace offering, as a food offering to the LORD, he shall offer the fat covering the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,

Berean Standard Bible
From the peace offering he is to bring 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 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,

New King James Version
Then he shall offer from the sacrifice of the peace offering 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 the sacrifice of the peace offerings he shall then present 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 the sacrifice of the peace offerings he shall present 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 the sacrifice of the peace offerings, he shall present 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
From the sacrifice of the peace offerings he shall bring an offering by fire near to Yahweh, the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,

Amplified Bible
From the sacrifice of the peace offerings, an offering by fire to the LORD, he shall present the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat which is on the entrails,

Christian Standard Bible
He will present part of the fellowship sacrifice 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 the fellowship sacrifice 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 of the sacrifice of peace-offerings 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 of the sacrifice of peace offerings 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
From your offering remove the fat that covers the internal organs

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

International Standard Version
"The presenter is then to bring a gift from the peace offering, an offering made by fire to the LORD. He is to remove the fat that covers the internal organs, all of the fat that is inside the internal organs,

Majority Standard Bible
From the peace offering he is to bring a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them,

NET Bible
Then the one presenting the offering must present a gift to the LORD from the peace offering sacrifice: He must remove the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that surrounds the entrails,

New Heart English Bible
He shall offer of the sacrifice of peace offerings 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 the sacrifice of the peace-offering, 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 of the sacrifice of peace offerings 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 near from the sacrifice of the peace-offerings 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 the sacrifice of the peace-offerings 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 the sacrifice of peace 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 offer of the sacrifice of peace offerings, for an oblation to the Lord, the fat that covereth the entrails, and all the fat that is within.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they shall offer from the sacrifice of peace offerings, as an oblation to the Lord: the fat which covers the vital organs, and whatever fat is interior,

New American Bible
From the communion sacrifice the individual shall offer 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 offer from the sacrifice of well-being, 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 of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire to the LORD, the fat that covers the entrails, and all the fat that is on the entrails

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall bring from the fat membrane that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the innards as a peace sacrifice offering to LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he shall present of the sacrifice of peace-offerings 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 they shall bring of the peace-offering a burnt-sacrifice to the Lord, the fat covering the belly, and all the fat on the belly.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Laws for Peace Offerings
2He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall sprinkle the blood on all sides of the altar. 3 From the peace offering he is to bring an offering made by fire to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, 4both 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 8:25
And Moses took the fat—the fat tail, all the fat that was on the entrails, the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys with their fat—as well as the right thigh.

Leviticus 9:19
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—

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering 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.

Leviticus 3:16
And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat is the LORD'S.

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, …

Leviticus 7:3,4
And he shall offer of it all the fat thereof; the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards, …

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Leviticus 3
1. The peace offering of the herd
6. whether a sheep
7. whether a lamb
12. or a goat
17. A prohibition to eat fat or blood














From the peace offering
The term "peace offering" comes from the Hebrew word "שֶׁלֶם" (shelem), which is related to "שָׁלוֹם" (shalom), meaning peace, wholeness, or completeness. This offering symbolizes reconciliation and fellowship with God. It is a voluntary act of worship, expressing gratitude and a desire for communion with the Divine. Historically, peace offerings were communal meals shared among the offerer, the priests, and God, signifying unity and harmony.

he is to bring
This phrase indicates the personal responsibility of the worshiper. The act of bringing the offering is a demonstration of obedience and devotion. It reflects the individual's active participation in worship and the personal relationship between the worshiper and God. The offering is not just a ritualistic act but a heartfelt expression of faith and commitment.

as an offering made by fire
The Hebrew word for "offering made by fire" is "אִשֶּׁה" (isheh), which signifies a burnt offering. Fire in the biblical context often represents God's presence, purification, and judgment. The burning of the offering symbolizes the complete surrender and dedication of the worshiper to God. It is a fragrant aroma pleasing to the LORD, indicating acceptance and divine favor.

to the LORD
The phrase "to the LORD" emphasizes the direction and purpose of the offering. It is not merely a ritual for human satisfaction but an act of worship directed towards Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel. This underscores the theocentric nature of the sacrificial system, where God is the ultimate recipient and focus of worship.

the fat that covers the entrails
In ancient Near Eastern culture, fat was considered the best part of the animal, symbolizing richness and abundance. The "fat that covers the entrails" refers to the suet or the fatty tissue surrounding the internal organs. Offering the best parts to God signifies giving Him the choicest and most valuable portions, reflecting the worshiper's honor and reverence for the LORD.

and all the fat that is on them
This phrase reiterates the importance of offering the entirety of the fat, symbolizing total dedication and the giving of one's best to God. In the broader scriptural context, fat is often associated with prosperity and blessing. By offering all the fat, the worshiper acknowledges God's provision and expresses trust in His continued blessings.

(3) And he shall offer.--That is, he who brings the sacrifices, not the priest.

The fat.--That is, the best or choicest part. Hence the expression is also used for the best produce of the ground (Genesis 45:18; Numbers 18:12). As the most valuable part of the animal, the fat belonged to God, and hence had a peculiar sanctity, for which reason it was not allowed to be eaten (Leviticus 3:17; Leviticus 7:23).

Verses 3, 4. - "There were four parts to be burned upon the altar:

(1) the fat that covereth the inwards, i.e., the large net, omentum, ἐπίπλους, caul, or adipose membrane found in mammals, attached to the stomach and spreading over the bowels, and which in the ruminants abounds with fat;

(2) all the fat which is upon the inwards, i.e., the fat attached to the intestines, and which could be peeled off;

(3) the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, or loins, i.e., the kidneys and all the fat connected with them; the kidneys are the only thing to be burnt except the fat; . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From the peace offering,
הַשְּׁלָמִ֔ים (haš·šə·lā·mîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering

he is to bring
וְהִקְרִיב֙ (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:
לַיהוָ֑ה (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

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


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