Leviticus 3:15-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
15 as well as the two kidneys, with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which is removed with the kidneys. 16 The priest shall burn these on the altar as food, a sweet-smelling oblation.
All the fat belongs to the Lord. 17 This shall be a perpetual ordinance for your descendants wherever they may dwell. You shall not eat any fat or any blood.[a](A)
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Leviticus 3:15-17
New International Version
15 both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the long lobe of the liver, which you will remove with the kidneys.(A) 16 The priest shall burn them on the altar(B) as a food offering,(C) a pleasing aroma.(D) All the fat(E) is the Lord’s.(F)
17 “‘This is a lasting ordinance(G) for the generations to come,(H) wherever you live:(I) You must not eat any fat or any blood.(J)’”
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