Leviticus 3:4-6
New English Translation
4 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).[a] 5 Then the sons of Aaron must offer it up in smoke on the altar atop the burnt offering that is on the wood in the fire as a gift of a soothing aroma to the Lord.[b]
Animal from the Flock
6 “‘If his offering for a peace-offering sacrifice to the Lord is from the flock, he must present a flawless male or female.[c]
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- Leviticus 3:4 tn Heb “and the protruding lobe on the liver on the kidneys he shall remove it.” Cf. NRSV “the appendage of the liver”; NIV “the covering of the liver” (KJV “the caul above the liver”).
- Leviticus 3:5 tn Or “on the fire—[it is] a gift of a soothing aroma to the Lord” (see Lev 1:13b, 17b, and the note on 1:9b).
- Leviticus 3:6 tn Heb “a male or female without defect he shall present it”; cf. NLT “must have no physical defects.”
Leviticus 3:4-6
New International Version
4 both kidneys(A) with the fat on them near the loins, and the long lobe of the liver, which you will remove with the kidneys. 5 Then Aaron’s sons(B) are to burn it on the altar(C) on top of the burnt offering(D) that is lying on the burning wood;(E) it is a food offering, an aroma pleasing to the Lord.(F)
6 “‘If you offer an animal from the flock as a fellowship offering(G) to the Lord, you are to offer a male or female without defect.
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