Leviticus 3:9 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…

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"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,"

— Leviticus 3:9, NET Bible

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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,”

  • 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

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.

7

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

8

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

9

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,

10

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).

11

Then the priest must offer it up in smoke on the altar as a food gift to the LORD.

12

“‘If his offering is a goat he must present it before the LORD,

Leviticus 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Leviticus 3:9 say?
Leviticus 3:9 in the NET Bible reads: “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,”
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 (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,” 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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