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Leviticus 7:4

Leviticus 7:4
And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the caul that is above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them,.... Which are usually covered with fat:

which is by the flanks: or rather that which is "upon" them (y); for this respects not the situation of the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Leviticus 7:1-7

See Lev 5:14 note. In Lev 7:2 “sprinkle” should rather be cast Lev 1:5. All the details regarding the parts put on the altar are repeated for each kind of sacrifice, because the matter was one of…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The fat that is on them - Chiefly the fat that was found in a detached state, not mixed with the muscles; such as the omentum or caul, the fat of the mesentery, the fat about the kidneys, etc. See…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Leviticus 7:1-10

Observe here, 1. Concerning the trespass-offering, that, being much of the same nature with the sin-offering, it was to be governed by the same rules, Lev 7:6. When the blood and fat were offered to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Leviticus 7:1-38

Lev 6:8 to Lev 7:38 [Heb 6:1-20; Heb 6:7]. The Second Part of the Law of Offerings

See the analysis of this portion in Appendix I (a) where are given reasons for concluding that this group of laws is…

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