4 both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the long lobe of the liver, which is to be removed with the kidneys.

Other Translations of Leviticus 7:4

King James Version

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:

English Standard Version

4 the two kidneys with the fat that is on them at the loins, and the long lobe of the liver that he shall remove with the kidneys.

The Message

4 the two kidneys and the fat encasing them at the loins, and the lobe of the liver that is removed with the kidneys.

New King James Version

4 the two kidneys and the fat that is on them by the flanks, and the fatty lobe attached to the liver above the kidneys, he shall remove;

New Living Translation

4 the two kidneys and the fat around them near the loins, and the long lobe of the liver. These are to be removed with the kidneys,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 7:4

Commentary on Leviticus 7:1-10

(Read Leviticus 7:1-10)

In the sin-offering and the trespass-offering, the sacrifice was divided between the altar and the priest; the offerer had no share, as he had in the peace-offerings. The former expressed repentance and sorrow for sin, therefore it was more proper to fast than feast; the peace-offerings denoted communion with a reconciled God in Christ, the joy and gratitude of a pardoned sinner, and the privileges of a true believer.