Leviticus 7:3
Leviticus 7:3 in Multiple Translations
And all the fat from it shall be offered: the fat tail, the fat that covers the entrails,
And he shall offer of it all the fat thereof; the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards,
And he shall offer of it all the fat thereof: the fat tail, and the fat that covereth the inwards,
And all the fat of it, the fat tail and the fat covering the inside parts, is to be given as an offering.
All the fat from it shall be offered: the fat tail, the fat that covers the insides,
All the fat thereof also shall he offer, the rumpe, and the fat that couereth the inwardes.
and all its fat he bringeth near out of it, the fat tail, and the fat which is covering the inwards,
He shall offer all of its fat: the fat tail, and the fat that covers the innards,
And he shall offer of it all its fat; the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards,
They shall offer thereof the rump and the fat that covereth the entrails:
All their fat, the fat tails that are cut close to the backbone, and all the fat that covers the inner parts of the animals or which is attached to them, must be burned on the altar.
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Leviticus 7:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וְ/אֵ֥ת
כָּל
חֶלְבּ֖/וֹ
יַקְרִ֣יב
מִמֶּ֑/נּוּ
אֵ֚ת
הָֽ/אַלְיָ֔ה
וְ/אֶת
הַ/חֵ֖לֶב
הַֽ/מְכַסֶּ֥ה
אֶת
הַ/קֶּֽרֶב
וְ/אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
חֶלְבּ֖/וֹ
cheleb
H2459
fat
N-ms | Suff
יַקְרִ֣יב
qârab
H7126
to present
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
מִמֶּ֑/נּוּ
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
אֵ֚ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָֽ/אַלְיָ֔ה
ʼalyâh
H451
fat tail
Art | N-fs
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/חֵ֖לֶב
cheleb
H2459
fat
Art | N-ms
הַֽ/מְכַסֶּ֥ה
kâçâh
H3680
to cover
Art | V-Piel
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/קֶּֽרֶב
qereb
H7130
entrails
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 7:3
וְ/אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
חֶלְבּ֖/וֹ
cheleb
H2459
"fat"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, cheleb refers to fat, whether literal or figurative, representing the richest or best part of something. It can describe the choicest products of the land or the best of human or animal fat. This term is used to convey abundance and richness.
Definition: 1) fat 1a) fat (of humans) 1b) fat (of beasts) 1c) choicest, best part, abundance (of products of the land)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow. See also: Genesis 4:4; Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 17:10.
יַקְרִ֣יב
qârab
H7126
"to present"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
מִמֶּ֑/נּוּ
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
אֵ֚ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָֽ/אַלְיָ֔ה
ʼalyâh
H451
"fat tail"
Art | N-fs
Alyah refers to the fat tail of an Oriental sheep, considered a delicacy in the East, translated as rump in the KJV.
Definition: tail, fat-tail (of sheep-an Eastern delicacy)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: rump. See also: Exodus 29:22; Leviticus 7:3; Leviticus 9:19.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/חֵ֖לֶב
cheleb
H2459
"fat"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, cheleb refers to fat, whether literal or figurative, representing the richest or best part of something. It can describe the choicest products of the land or the best of human or animal fat. This term is used to convey abundance and richness.
Definition: 1) fat 1a) fat (of humans) 1b) fat (of beasts) 1c) choicest, best part, abundance (of products of the land)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow. See also: Genesis 4:4; Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 17:10.
הַֽ/מְכַסֶּ֥ה
kâçâh
H3680
"to cover"
Art | V-Piel
To cover something means to fill up hollows or hide something from view, as seen in many biblical stories. This verb is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as to cover oneself with clothing or to conceal something for protection. It can also mean to overwhelm or spread over something.
Definition: 1) to cover, conceal, hide 1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be covered 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cover, clothe 1c2) to cover, conceal 1c3) to cover (for protection) 1c4) to cover over, spread over 1c5) to cover, overwhelm 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be covered 1d2) to be clothed 1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare H3780 (כָּשָׂה). See also: Genesis 7:19; Psalms 32:1; Psalms 32:5.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/קֶּֽרֶב
qereb
H7130
"entrails"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means the inner part or midst of something, whether physical or emotional, and can refer to the entrails of an animal or the seat of thought and emotion. In 1 Kings 17:21, it describes Elijah's emotional plea to God.
Definition: : among/within 1) midst, among, inner part, middle 1a) inward part 1a1) physical sense 1a2) as seat of thought and emotion 1a3) as faculty of thought and emotion 1b) in the midst, among, from among (of a number of persons) 1c) entrails (of sacrificial animals) Also means: qe.rev (קֶ֫רֶב ": inner_parts" H7130H)
Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self. See also: Genesis 18:12; Joshua 7:12; Psalms 5:10.
Study Notes — Leviticus 7:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 7:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 7:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 7:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 7:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 7:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 7:3
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 7:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 7:3
- Sermons on Leviticus 7:3
Context — The Guilt Offering
1“Now this is the law of the guilt offering, which is most holy:
2The guilt offering must be slaughtered in the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered, and the priest shall splatter its blood on all sides of the altar.
3And all the fat from it shall be offered: the fat tail, the fat that covers the entrails,
4both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which is to be removed with the kidneys. 5The priest shall burn them on the altar as a food offering to the LORD; it is a guilt offering.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Leviticus 3:15–16 | 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 the priest is to burn the food on the altar as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma. All the fat is the LORD’s. |
| 3 | Psalms 51:6 | Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place. |
| 4 | Psalms 51:17 | The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. |
| 5 | Leviticus 3:9–11 | And from the peace offering he shall bring an offering made by fire to the LORD consisting of its fat: the entire fat tail cut off close to the backbone, 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 the priest is to burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire to the LORD. |
| 6 | Leviticus 3:3–5 | From the peace offering he is to bring an offering made by fire 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 an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. |
| 7 | 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 Summary
[Leviticus 7:3 teaches us that when we give an offering to God, we should give our best, just like the fat was the best part of the animal. This reminds us of the importance of giving God our best, as seen in Deuteronomy 14:23 and Malachi 1:6-8. By giving God our best, we show our gratitude and worship for all that He has done for us. This principle can be applied to our daily lives by giving God our best in everything we do, whether it's our time, talents, or resources.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of offering all the fat from the guilt offering in Leviticus 7:3?
The offering of all the fat signifies the completeness of the sacrifice, as fat was considered the best part of the animal, and it is a symbol of the richness and goodness of God, as seen in Leviticus 3:16 and Numbers 18:29.
Why is the fat tail specifically mentioned in Leviticus 7:3?
The fat tail is mentioned because it is a prized part of the animal, and its inclusion in the offering emphasizes the importance of giving God the best, as taught in Malachi 1:6-8 and Deuteronomy 14:23.
How does the offering of fat in Leviticus 7:3 relate to the concept of sin and guilt?
The offering of fat, as part of the guilt offering, represents the sinner's acknowledgment of their wrongdoing and their desire to make amends, as seen in Leviticus 5:1-6 and Psalm 51:16-17.
What can we learn from the detailed instructions in Leviticus 7:3 about God's character?
The detailed instructions in Leviticus 7:3 demonstrate God's attention to detail and His desire for holiness, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45 and 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I need to offer my 'best' to God, just like the fat was offered in Leviticus 7:3?
- How can I apply the principle of giving God the best, as seen in Leviticus 7:3, to my daily life and relationships?
- In what ways can I acknowledge and make amends for my sins, just like the Israelites did through the guilt offering in Leviticus 7:3?
- What does the offering of fat in Leviticus 7:3 teach me about the importance of gratitude and worship in my relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 7:3
And he shall offer of it all the fat thereof,.... To the Lord, that being claimed by him, as in the peace offerings of the herd, and of the flock, whether a bullock or cow, a lamb or a goat, Leviticus 3:3, c.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 7:3
In the place where they kill the burnt offering shall they kill the trespass offering: and the blood thereof shall he sprinkle round about upon the altar. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 7:3
Leviticus 7:3 And he shall offer of it all the fat thereof; the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards,Ver. 3. That covereth the inwards.] "My son, give me thy heart." See Psalms 51:6 Jeremiah 4:14.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 7:3
(3, 4) And he shall offer.—For the regulations here described, see Leviticus 3:3-4; Leviticus 3:8-9, &c.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 7:3
Verse 3. The rump] See Clarke on Leviticus 3:9, where the principal subjects in this chapter are explained, being nearly the same in both.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 7:3
3. the fat tail] See note on Leviticus 3:9.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 7:3
3. The fat — See Leviticus 3:3; Leviticus 3:17, notes. The rump — The fat tail. See Leviticus 3:9, note.
Sermons on Leviticus 7:3
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Galatians - Prayer Meeting (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the preaching of the Apostle Paul and his ability to confound intellectuals with the message of the Resurrection. The speaker emphasizes the |
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Road to Reality - the Fear of the Lord - Part 1 by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a radical lifestyle rather than just acquiring knowledge about theology and the Bible. He challenges the audience to |
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Enter Into Rest by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the Israelites' experience in the wilderness and how God provided for them with manna and water for 40 years. Despite witnessing miracles an |
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Hell's Best Kept Secret (German) by Ray Comfort | In this sermon, evangelist Ray Comfort shares a teaching called "Hell's Best Kept Secret." He begins by illustrating the importance of understanding the Gospel through a story abou |
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Thou Desirest Truth in the Inward Parts by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of truth in all aspects of our lives. They highlight how our social and business interactions often involve falsehoods and lie |
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Accepted by God by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a passionate and persistent prayer life. He uses two parables from the Bible to illustrate this point. The first pa |
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Bristol Conference 1962 - Part 3 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of idolatry and how it can manifest in our lives. He emphasizes the importance of identifying the subjects that we are most passio |