Leviticus 3:9 cpdv — And they shall offer from the victim of peace offerings, as a sacrifice to the Lord: the fat, and the entire rump

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they shall offer from the victim of peace offerings, as a sacrifice to the Lord: the fat, and the entire rump "

— Leviticus 3:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 3:9 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the Lord; the fat thereof, and the whole rump, it shall he take off hard by the backbone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,”

  • ASV

    “And he shall offer of the sacrifice of peace-offerings an offering made by fire unto Jehovah; the fat thereof, the fat tail entire, he shall take away hard by the backbone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, ”

  • WEB

    “He shall offer from the sacrifice of peace offerings an offering made by fire to Yahweh; its fat, the entire tail fat, he shall take away close to the backbone; and the fat that covers the inwards, and all the fat that is on the inwards,”

  • NET

    “Then he must present a gift to the LORD from the peace offering sacrifice: He must remove all the fatty tail up to the end of the spine, the fat covering the entrails, and all the fat on the entrails,”

  • DRB

    “And they shall offer of the victim of peace offerings, a sacrifice to the Lord: the fat and the whole rump,”

  • BBE

    “And of the peace-offering, let him give an offering made by fire to the Lord; the fat of it, all the fat tail, he is to take away near the backbone; and the fat covering the inside parts and all the fat on the inside parts,”

  • KJVA

    “And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the Lord; the fat thereof, and the whole rump, it shall he take off hard by the backbone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,”

Leviticus 3 — Context

6

Yet truly, if his oblation and the sacrifice of peace offerings will be from the sheep, whether he will offer a male or a female, they shall be immaculate.

7

If he will offer a lamb in the sight of the Lord,

8

he shall place his hand upon the head of the victim. And it shall be immolated at the vestibule of the tabernacle of the testimony. And the sons of Aaron shall pour its blood all around the altar.

9

And they shall offer from the victim of peace offerings, as a sacrifice to the Lord: the fat, and the entire rump

10

with the kidneys, and the fat that covers the abdomen, and all the vital organs, and both the little kidneys with the fat that is near the sides, and the mesh of the liver with the little kidneys.

11

And the priest shall burn them upon the altar, as fuel for the fire and as an oblation of the Lord.

12

If his oblation will be a goat, and he will offer it to the Lord,

Leviticus 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Leviticus 3:9 say?
Leviticus 3:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they shall offer from the victim of peace offerings, as a sacrifice to the Lord: the fat, and the entire rump ”
Where is Leviticus 3:9 in the Bible?
Leviticus 3:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read Leviticus 3:9 in?
Leviticus 3:9 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 3:9?
Leviticus 3:9 reads (CPDV): “And they shall offer from the victim of peace offerings, as a sacrifice to the Lord: the fat, and the entire rump ” 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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