Leviticus 3:4 net — the two kidneys with the fat on their sinews, and the protruding lobe on the liver(which he is to remove along with the…

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"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)."

— Leviticus 3:4, NET Bible

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Leviticus 3 — Context

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Peace Offering Regulations: Animal from the Herd“‘Now if his offering is a peace offering sacrifice, if he presents an offering from the herd, he must present before the LORD a flawless male or a female.

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He must lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it at the entrance of the Meeting Tent, and the sons of Aaron, the priests, must splash the blood against the altar’s sides.

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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,

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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).

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Then the sons of Aaron must offer it up in smoke on the altar atop the burnt offering that is on the wood in the fire as a gift of a soothing aroma to the LORD.

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Animal from the Flock“‘If his offering for a peace offering sacrifice to the LORD is from the flock, he must present a flawless male or female.

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If he presents a sheep as his offering, he must present it before the LORD.

Leviticus 3:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Leviticus 3:4 say?
Leviticus 3:4 in the NET Bible reads: “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).”
Where is Leviticus 3:4 in the Bible?
Leviticus 3:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 3, verse 4.
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 3:4.
What translation should I read Leviticus 3:4 in?
Leviticus 3:4 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 3:4?
Leviticus 3:4 reads (NET): “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).” 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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