Leviticus 3:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he shall offer thereof his offering, even an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he shall offer part of it as his offering, a sacrifice made by fire to the LORD: the fat that covers the internal organs, and all the fat that is on the internal organs,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how the person offering the sacrifice must give specific parts - the fat covering and surrounding the internal organs - to be burned as an offering to God.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of the detailed instructions God gave to Moses for the Israelites regarding peace offerings, also called fellowship offerings. These were voluntary sacrifices that expressed thanksgiving, fulfilled vows, or celebrated God's blessings. The fat was considered the choicest part of the animal and was always reserved for God alone, never to be eaten by the people.

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