Leviticus 3:16 net — Then the priest must offer them up in smoke on the altar as a food gift for a soothing aroma– all the fat belongs to th…

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"Then the priest must offer them up in smoke on the altar as a food gift for a soothing aroma– all the fat belongs to the LORD."

— Leviticus 3:16, NET Bible

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Leviticus 3 — Context

13

lay his hand on its head, and slaughter it before the Meeting Tent, and the sons of Aaron must splash its blood against the altar’s sides.

14

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,

15

the two kidneys with the fat on their sinews, and the protruding lobe on the liver(which he is to remove along with the kidneys).

16

Then the priest must offer them up in smoke on the altar as a food gift for a soothing aroma– all the fat belongs to the LORD.

17

This is a perpetual statute throughout your generations in all the places where you live: You must never eat any fat or any blood.’”

Leviticus 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 3:16 say?
Leviticus 3:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the priest must offer them up in smoke on the altar as a food gift for a soothing aroma– all the fat belongs to the LORD.”
Where is Leviticus 3:16 in the Bible?
Leviticus 3:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 3, verse 16.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 3:16.
What translation should I read Leviticus 3:16 in?
Leviticus 3:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 3:16?
Leviticus 3:16 reads (NET): “Then the priest must offer them up in smoke on the altar as a food gift for a soothing aroma– all the fat belongs to the LORD.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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