King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
the two kidneys, the fat on them near the flanks, and the covering of the liver, which he will remove with the kidneys.
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:
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the two{H8147} kidneys{H3629}, and the fat{H2459} that is upon them, which is by the flanks{H3689}, and the caul{H3508} above the liver{H3516}, with the kidneys{H3629}, it shall he take away{H5493}.
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Commentary for Leviticus 3:15
Leviticus 3:15 is part of the instructions given to the Israelites regarding the sacrifice of peace offerings, which are a type of voluntary offering made to God as an expression of thanksgiving or commitment. This verse specifically details the portions of the sacrificial animal that are to be offered to God. The kidneys, the fat surrounding them, the fat by the flanks, and the caul (a membrane) above the liver are all to be removed from the animal and presented as part of the offering.
In the broader context of Leviticus, these instructions are part of the detailed sacrificial system that God prescribed for the Israelites to follow. This system was designed to create a sense of holiness and to maintain a proper relationship between the people and God. The precise specifications for the offerings, including the removal of particular internal organs and fats, emphasized the sanctity of life and the importance of giving the best to God. The fat and the kidneys were considered especially choice parts, and their inclusion in the sacrifice underscored the idea of making a costly and meaningful offering.
Historically, these offerings would have been made at the Tabernacle, and later at the Temple in Jerusalem, by the priests, who were responsible for managing the sacrificial system. The peace offering was unique in that it was the only sacrifice where the offerer could eat a portion of the meat, symbolizing communion and fellowship with God. Leviticus 3:15, therefore, reflects the ritual purity laws and the religious practices of the ancient Israelites, which were central to their identity and worship.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - Strong's Number: H3629
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כִּלְיָה
Transliteration: kilyâh
Pronunciation: kil-yaw'
Description: feminine of כְּלִי (only in the plural); a kidney (as an essential organ); figuratively, the mind (as the interior self); kidneys, reins. - Strong's Number: H2459
There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶלֶב
Transliteration: cheleb
Pronunciation: kheh'-leb
Description: or חֵלֶב; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part; [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow. - Strong's Number: H3689
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֶּסֶל
Transliteration: keçel
Pronunciation: keh'-sel
Description: from כָּסַל; properly, fatness, i.e. by implication (literally) the loin (as the seat of the leaf fat) or (generally) the viscera; also (figuratively) silliness or (in a good sense) trust; confidence, flank, folly, hope, loin. - Strong's Number: H3508
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יֹתֶרֶת
Transliteration: yôthereth
Pronunciation: yo-theh'-reth
Description: feminine active participle of יָתַר; the lobe or flap of the liver (as if redundant or outhanging); caul. - Strong's Number: H3516
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּבֵד
Transliteration: kâbêd
Pronunciation: kaw-bade'
Description: the same as כָּבֵד; the liver (as the heaviest of the viscera); liver. - Strong's Number: H5493
There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סוּר
Transliteration: çûwr
Pronunciation: soor
Description: or שׂוּר; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root; to turn off (literal or figurative); be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without.