Leviticus 3:16

And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat is the LORD'S.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 3:16

BSB
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.
AKJV
And the priest shall burn them on the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet smell: all the fat is the LORD's.
CPDV
And the priest shall burn them upon the altar, as nourishment for the fire and as a most sweet odor. All the fat shall be for the Lord;
ERV
And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire, for a sweet savour: all the fat is the LORD'S.
NHEB
The priest shall burn them on the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire, for a pleasant aroma; all the fat is the LORD's.
SMT
And the priest burnt them upon the altar; the bread of the sacrifice for an odor of sweetness: all the fat to Jehovah.

Commentary for Leviticus 3:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 3:16
Summary
Priest burns goat portions as sweet aroma
Place
Altar
Event
Goat offering burned for aroma
Estimated Time Period
c. 1450 BC
Category
Ritual