Leviticus 3:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He must remove both kidneys along with the fat around them near the sides, and the fatty covering over the liver along with the kidneys.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the specific internal organs and fat that must be removed from a sacrificial animal as part of the offering to God.

📚 Historical Context

This instruction comes from the detailed laws God gave Moses for peace offerings, where an animal was sacrificed and shared between God, the priests, and the worshiper. The kidneys and liver fat were considered the choicest parts and were always reserved for God, being burned on the altar as a sweet aroma.

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