Leviticus 3:11

11 and the priest will burn them on the altar. It is a special gift of food presented to the LORD .

Leviticus 3:11 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 3:11

And the priest shall burn it upon the altar
The fat of the tail, of the inwards, the two kidneys, and the caul of the liver:

[it is] the food of the offering made by fire unto the Lord;
or "bread"; this part of the offering that was burnt belonged to the Lord; it was his food, and what was accepted of by him, and therefore is elsewhere called the bread of God, ( Leviticus 21:8 Leviticus 21:22 ) ( Numbers 28:2 ) .

Leviticus 3:11 In-Context

9 The priest must present the fat of this peace offering as a special gift to the LORD . This includes the fat of the broad tail cut off near the backbone, all the fat around the internal organs,

10 the two kidneys and the fat around them near the loins, and the long lobe of the liver. These must be removed with the kidneys,

11 and the priest will burn them on the altar. It is a special gift of food presented to the LORD .

12 “If you present a goat as your offering, bring it to the LORD,

13 lay your hand on its head, and slaughter it in front of the Tabernacle. Aaron’s sons will then splatter the goat’s blood against all sides of the altar.