Leviticus 3:14

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 3:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he shall offer thereof his oblation, [even] an offering made by fire unto Jehovah; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he shall offer thereof his oblation, [even] an offering made by fire unto Jehovah; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,
Leviticus 3:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14And he shall offer thereof his oblation, [even] an offering made by fire unto Jehovah; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he shall offer thereof his offering, etc.] The same rules are laid down about taking the fat off of several parts as in the sacrifice of the bullock; but nothing is said of the fat of the rump and tail, as is said of the lamb.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the fat that covereth: Lev 3:3-5, Lev 3:9-11; Psa 22:14, Psa 22:15; Pro 23:26; Jer 20:18; Mat 22:37, Mat 26:38; Rom 12:1, Rom 12:2 Leviticus 3:15”
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