¹⁵ both kidneys with the fat that is on them near the ·lower back muscle [loins], and the ·best part [appendage] of the liver, which he will remove with the kidneys. ¹⁶ The priest will ·burn these parts [^Lturn them into smoke] on the altar as food. It is an offering made by fire, and its smell is pleasing to the Lord. All the fat belongs to the Lord [see v. 17].

¹⁷ “‘This ·law [statute; ordinance; requirement] will continue for people ·from now on [forever], ·wherever you live [^Lin all your habitations/settlements]: You must not eat any fat [^Cperhaps considered the location of an animal’s strength; 7:22–25] or ·blood [^Cthe source of life; 7:26–27; 17:10; 19:26; Gen. 9:4; Deut. 12:16, 23; 15:23].’”