Exodus 29:13 Take all the fat that covers the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar.

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New International Version
Then take all the fat on the internal organs, the long lobe of the liver, and both kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar.

New Living Translation
Take all the fat around the internal organs, the long lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys and the fat around them, and burn it all on the altar.

English Standard Version
And you shall take all the fat that covers the entrails, and the long lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys with the fat that is on them, and burn them on the altar.

Berean Standard Bible
Take all the fat that covers the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar.

King James Bible
And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul that is above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and burn them upon the altar.

New King James Version
And you shall take all the fat that covers the entrails, the fatty lobe attached to the liver, and the two kidneys and the fat that is on them, and burn them on the altar.

New American Standard Bible
And you shall take all the fat that covers the entrails, and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys and the fat that is on them, and offer them up in smoke on the altar.

NASB 1995
“You shall take all the fat that covers the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys and the fat that is on them, and offer them up in smoke on the altar.

NASB 1977
“And you shall take all the fat that covers the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys and the fat that is on them, and offer them up in smoke on the altar.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall take all the fat that covers the entrails and the lobe of the liver and the two kidneys and the fat that is on them, and you shall offer them up in smoke on the altar.

Amplified Bible
You shall take all the fat that covers the intestines and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys and the fat that is on them, and offer them up in smoke on the altar.

Christian Standard Bible
Take all the fat that covers the entrails, the fatty lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Take all the fat that covers the entrails, the fatty lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul upon the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and burn them upon the altar.

Contemporary English Version
Then take the fat from the animal's insides, as well as the lower part of the liver and the two kidneys with their fat, and send them up as an offering to me in the smoke from the altar.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul upon the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and burn them upon the altar.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Then take all the fat that covers the internal organs, the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar.

Good News Translation
Next, take all the fat which covers the internal organs, the best part of the liver, and the two kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar as an offering to me.

International Standard Version
You are to take all the fat that covers the entrails, the lobe of the liver, the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them and send them up in smoke on the altar.

Majority Standard Bible
Take all the fat that covers the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar.

NET Bible
You are to take all the fat that covers the entrails, and the lobe that is above the liver, and the two kidneys and the fat that is on them, and burn them on the altar.

New Heart English Bible
You shall take all the fat that covers the entrails, the cover of the liver, the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, and burn them on the altar.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul that is above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and burn them upon the altar.

World English Bible
You shall take all the fat that covers the innards, the cover of the liver, the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, and burn them on the altar.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and you have taken all the fat which is covering the innards, and the redundance on the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat which [is] on them, and have made incense on the altar;

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast taken all the fat which is covering the inwards, and the redundance on the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat which is on them, and hast made perfume on the altar;

Smith's Literal Translation
And take all the fat of the covering upon the bowels, and the lobes upon the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and burn upon the altar.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt take also all the fat that covereth the entrails, and the caul of the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and shalt offer a burnt offering upon the altar:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall take all the fat which covers its intestines, and the mesh of the liver, as well as the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, and you shall offer them as a burnt offering upon the altar.

New American Bible
All the fat that covers its inner organs, as well as the lobe of its liver and its two kidneys, together with the fat that is on them, you shall take and burn on the altar.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall take all the fat that covers the entrails, and the appendage of the liver, and the two kidneys with the fat that is on them, and turn them into smoke on the altar.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And you shall take all the fat that covers the entrails, and the caul that is above the liver, and the two kidneys and the fat that is on them and burn them upon the altar.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And take all the fat that covers the entrails and the liver caul and two kidneys and their fat and offer them up on the altar.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the lobe above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and make them smoke upon the altar.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt take all the fat that is on the belly, and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and shalt put them upon the altar.

Additional Translations ...

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Context

The Order of the Sacrifices
…12Take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; then pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. 13Take all the fat that covers the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar. 14But burn the flesh of the bull and its hide and dung outside the camp; it is a sin offering.…

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Cross References

Leviticus 3:3-5
From the peace offering he is to bring a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, / both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys. / Then Aaron’s sons are to burn it on the altar atop the burnt offering that is on the burning wood, as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Leviticus 4:8-10
Then he shall remove all the fat from the bull of the sin offering—the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, / both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys— / just as the fat is removed from the ox of the peace offering. Then the priest shall burn them on the altar of burnt offering.

Leviticus 7:3-4
And all the fat from it shall be offered: the fat tail, the fat that covers the entrails, / both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which is to be removed with the kidneys.

Leviticus 8:16
Moses also took all the fat that was on the entrails, the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys and their fat, and burned it all on the altar.

Leviticus 9:10
On the altar he burned the fat, the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver from the sin offering, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Leviticus 9:19-20
They also brought the fat portions from the ox and the ram—the fat tail, the fat covering the entrails, the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver— / and placed these on the breasts. Aaron burned the fat portions on the altar,

Leviticus 16:25
He is also to burn the fat of the sin offering on the altar.

Numbers 18:17
But you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to splatter their blood on the altar and burn their fat as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Hebrews 13:11
Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp.

Leviticus 1:8-9
Then Aaron’s sons the priests are to arrange the pieces, including the head and the fat, atop the burning wood on the altar. / The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Leviticus 1:12-13
He is to cut the animal into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and fat, atop the burning wood that is on the altar. / The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall present all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Leviticus 4:31
Then he is to remove all the fat, just as it is removed from the peace offering, and the priest is to burn it on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him, and he will be forgiven.

Leviticus 4:35
And he shall remove all the fat, just as the fat of the lamb is removed from the peace offerings, and he shall burn it on the altar along with the food offerings to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven.

Leviticus 6:12
The fire on the altar shall be kept burning; it must not be extinguished. Every morning the priest is to add wood to the fire, arrange the burnt offering on it, and burn the fat portions of the peace offerings on it.

Leviticus 8:21
He washed the entrails and legs with water and burned the entire ram on the altar as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Treasury of Scripture

And you shall take all the fat that covers the inwards, and the lobe that is above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, and burn them on the altar.

all the fat

Exodus 29:22
Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and the right shoulder; for it is a ram of consecration:

Leviticus 3:3,4,9,10,14-16
And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, …

Leviticus 4:8,9,26,31,35
And he shall take off from it all the fat of the bullock for the sin offering; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, …

and the caul.

Leviticus 8:16,25
And he took all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses burned it upon the altar…

Leviticus 9:10,19
But the fat, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver of the sin offering, he burnt upon the altar; as the LORD commanded Moses…

burn them

Exodus 29:18,25
And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a burnt offering unto the LORD: it is a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD…

Leviticus 1:9,15
But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD…

Leviticus 16:25
And the fat of the sin offering shall he burn upon the altar.

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Exodus 29

1. The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar
38. The continual burnt offerings
45. God's promise to dwell among the children of Israel

Berean Study Bible

Take all the fat
In the Hebrew text, the word for "fat" is "חֵלֶב" (chelev), which refers to the best or richest part of the animal. In ancient Israelite sacrificial practices, the fat was considered the choicest part and was reserved for God. This act of offering the fat symbolizes giving the best to God, acknowledging His sovereignty and provision. It is a reminder that in our lives, we are called to offer our best to God, not just in material possessions but in our time, talents, and devotion.

that covers the entrails
The entrails, or inner parts, signify the innermost being of the animal. In a broader spiritual sense, this can be seen as a call for purity and sincerity in worship. God desires not just external compliance but a heart fully devoted to Him. The covering of the entrails with fat can symbolize the protection and sanctification of our innermost thoughts and desires, aligning them with God's will.

the lobe of the liver
The liver was considered a vital organ in ancient times, often associated with emotions and decision-making. The specific mention of the "lobe" (Hebrew: "יֹתֶרֶת" - yoteret) highlights the importance of offering our emotions and decisions to God. It serves as a reminder that our choices and feelings should be surrendered to His guidance, ensuring that our lives reflect His righteousness and wisdom.

and both kidneys with the fat on them
In Hebrew thought, the kidneys (כְּלָיוֹת - kelayot) were seen as the seat of emotion and conscience. Offering the kidneys signifies a dedication of our innermost feelings and moral compass to God. The inclusion of the fat emphasizes the richness and depth of this offering, encouraging believers to present their deepest emotions and ethical decisions to God, trusting in His perfect judgment and love.

and burn them on the altar
The act of burning on the altar (מִזְבֵּחַ - mizbeach) is a powerful symbol of transformation and consecration. The altar represents a place of meeting between God and man, where offerings are transformed by fire. This burning signifies purification and the ascent of the offering to God. It is a call for believers to allow God's refining fire to purify their lives, transforming their offerings into a pleasing aroma to the Lord. This process of consecration is essential for a life dedicated to God's service, reflecting His holiness and grace.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(13) Thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards.--Whole burnt offerings were, comparatively speaking, of rare occurrence in the ancient world. Usually, parts only of the victims were consumed by fire upon the altar; the greater portion was either eaten by the priests and the worshippers, or burnt elsewhere than on the altar. Among the parts regarded as most fitting to be consumed on the altar, the fat always held a high place. This is to be accounted for either by its being considered a delicacy, or by the readiness with which it caught fire and kindled into a clear bright blaze.

The caul that is above the liver--i.e., the membrane which covers the upper portion of the liver, sometimes called "the little omentum."

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 13. - Thou shalt take all the fat, etc. Among all nations who have offered sacrifices, it has been very usual to select certain parts of the victim only for burning upon the altar, and to dispose otherwise of the remainder. The Greeks commonly burnt on the altar the thighs and the fat only. The Romans burnt certain parts of the intestines only, and called them prosecta, prosiciae, or ablegmina. In Egypt, according to Herodotus, the greater part of the body was burnt; but the head, the neck, the shoulders, and the lower part of the legs, as well as the paunch, were reserved and not burnt (Herod. 2:40). The fat was generally regarded as the best part of the offering, and most acceptable to the gods. This was probably on account of its burning with a bright flame and helping to consume the rest of the offering. The caul that is above the liver. Probably the membrane which covers the upper part of the liver, sometimes called "the small omentum." (reticulum jecoris, Vulg.)

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Take
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֗ (wə·lā·qaḥ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the fat
הַחֵלֶב֮ (ha·ḥê·leḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2459: Fat, richest, choice part

that covers
הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה (ham·ḵas·seh)
Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover

the entrails
הַקֶּרֶב֒ (haq·qe·reḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center

and
וְאֵ֗ת (wə·’êṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the lobe
הַיֹּתֶ֙רֶת֙ (hay·yō·ṯe·reṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3508: The lobe, flap of the liver

of
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the liver,
הַכָּבֵ֔ד (hak·kā·ḇêḏ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3516: The liver

and both
שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê)
Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

kidneys
הַכְּלָיֹ֔ת (hak·kə·lā·yōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3629: A kidney, the mind

with the fat
הַחֵ֖לֶב (ha·ḥê·leḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2459: Fat, richest, choice part

on them,
עֲלֵיהֶ֑ן (‘ă·lê·hen)
Preposition | third person feminine plural
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

and burn
וְהִקְטַרְתָּ֖ (wə·hiq·ṭar·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6999: To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire

them on the altar.
הַמִּזְבֵּֽחָה׃ (ham·miz·bê·ḥāh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4196: An altar

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