Leviticus 3:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →The kidneys, their fat, and the liver caul from the goat complete the organs to be removed.
The Context of Leviticus 3:15
The exact organs for removal are specified for the goat offering.
What Does Leviticus 3:15 Mean?
This third repetition of the organ-removal formula—for cattle, lambs, and now goats—demonstrates the absolute consistency required in Israel's sanctuary worship. Repetition was not redundancy but solemnity; the law's voice was unified and unambiguous. Every priest from generation to generation would perform this precise action.
The kidneys represented testing and moral discernment; the liver caul, strength and vitality. A worshiper who offered these was saying: 'I offer my capacity to judge rightly, my inner strength, my deepest self—all to You.'
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 3:15
What does Leviticus 3:15 mean?
The kidneys, their fat, and the liver caul from the goat complete the organs to be removed.
What is the context of Leviticus 3:15?
The exact organs for removal are specified for the goat offering.