Leviticus 4:9

King James Version:

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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 4:9

1. Themes of Leviticus 4:9:
- Atonement and Sacrifice: The verse describes specific parts of a sacrificial animal used in the ritual for atonement of sins. The emphasis on the kidneys, fat, and the caul (part of the liver) reflects the detailed prescriptions for sacrifices in ancient Israelite worship.
- Ritual Purity and Detail: The precise instructions for the removal of these particular organs highlight the importance of ritual purity and the meticulous nature of worship in the Levitical law.
- Sin and Forgiveness: The broader context of Leviticus 4 deals with various types of sin offerings, indicating the theme of seeking forgiveness and reconciliation with God through the sacrificial system.

2. Historical Context:
- The book of Leviticus is part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses, and is believed to have been written during the time of the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness (c. 1440–1400 BCE).
- Leviticus provides regulations for the religious and moral life of the Israelites, including laws on sacrifice, purity, and holiness. These laws were foundational for the worship practices of ancient Israel.
- The sacrificial system outlined in Leviticus was central to the religious life of the Israelites until the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. It provided a means for the people to approach God and atone for their sins before the advent of Christianity, which reinterpreted the concept of sacrifice in light of Jesus' death and resurrection.

In summary, Leviticus 4:9 reflects the detailed prescriptions for sin offerings in the Israelite sacrificial system, emphasizing ritual purity and the process of atonement within the historical context of ancient Israelite worship.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.
   
7. 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.