Leviticus 9:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the fat from the bull and the ram—the fat tail, the fat covering the internal organs, the kidneys, and the fatty covering over the liver:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the specific fatty portions of sacrificial animals that were set aside as part of the offering ritual.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during the inaugural ceremony of the tabernacle priesthood, where Aaron and his sons were being ordained as Israel's first official priests. The detailed instructions about which parts of the animals to use reflected God's precise requirements for worship and sacrifice. These fat portions were considered the choicest parts and were typically burned on the altar as offerings to God.

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