Leviticus 4:9 cpdv — the two little kidneys, and the mesh that is on them near the sides, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"the two little kidneys, and the mesh that is on them near the sides, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys, "

— Leviticus 4:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 4 — Context

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and having dipped his finger into the blood, he shall sprinkle it seven times in the sight of the Lord, opposite the veil of the Sanctuary.

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And he shall place some of the same blood over the horns of the altar of most pleasing incense to the Lord, which is in the tabernacle of the testimony. Then he shall pour out the remainder of the blood at the base of the altar of holocaust at the entrance of the tabernacle.

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And, on behalf of the sin, he shall take the fat of the calf, both that which covers the vital organs and all that is interior,

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the two little kidneys, and the mesh that is on them near the sides, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys,

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just as it is taken from the calf of the sacrifice of peace offerings. And he shall burn them upon the altar of holocaust.

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Yet truly, the skin and all the flesh, with the head and the feet, and the intestines and the dung,

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and the remainder of the body, he shall carry away, beyond the camp, to the clean place where the ashes are usually poured out. And he shall burn them upon a stack of wood. There, in the place where the ashes have been poured out, they will be burned.

Leviticus 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 4:9 say?
Leviticus 4:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “the two little kidneys, and the mesh that is on them near the sides, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys, ”
Where is Leviticus 4:9 in the Bible?
Leviticus 4:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 4, 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 4:9.
What translation should I read Leviticus 4:9 in?
Leviticus 4:9 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 4:9?
Leviticus 4:9 reads (CPDV): “the two little kidneys, and the mesh that is on them near the sides, and the fat of the liver with the little 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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