Reference: Kidneys
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KIDNEYS
1. Literal.
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And take all the fat that covers the entrails, and the appendage that is on the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, and burn them on the altar.
Also you shall take the fat of the ram, the fat tail, the fat that covers the entrails, the appendage on the liver, the two kidneys with the fat that is on them, and the right thigh; for it is a ram of consecration and ordination.
And the two kidneys with the fat that is on them at the loins, and the appendage of the liver which he shall take away with the kidneys.
And the two kidneys, and the fat on them at the loins, and the appendage of the liver, which he shall take away with the kidneys.
And the two kidneys and the fat that is on them at the loins, and the appendage of the liver which he shall take away with the kidneys.
And the two kidneys and the fat that is on them at the loins, and the appendage of the liver, which he shall take away with the kidneys -- "
And the two kidneys and the fat that is on them at the loins, and the lobe or appendage of the liver, which he shall take away with the kidneys.
He took all the fat that was on the entrails, and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, and Moses burned them on the altar.
And he took the fat, the fat tail, all the fat that was on the entrails, the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys and their fat, and the right thigh;
But the fat, the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver from the sin offering he burned on the altar, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
And the fat of the bull and of the ram, the fat tail and that which covers the entrails, and the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver.
Say to the Israelites, When any man has a running discharge from his body, because of his discharge he is unclean.
No man of the offspring of Aaron who is a leper or has a discharge shall eat of the holy things [the offerings and the showbread] until he is clean. And whoever touches any person or thing made unclean by contact with a corpse or a man who has had a discharge of semen,
Butter and curds of the herd and milk of the flock, with fat of lambs, and rams of the breed of Bashan, and he-goats, with the finest of the wheat; and you drank wine of the blood of the grape.
[Satan's] arrows whiz around me. He slashes open my vitals and does not spare; he pours out my gall on the ground.
Whom I, even I, shall see for myself and on my side! And my eyes shall behold Him, and not as a stranger! My heart pines away and is consumed within me.
Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the [uncompromisingly] righteous [those upright and in harmony with You]; for You, Who try the hearts and emotions and thinking powers, are a righteous God.
I will bless the Lord, Who has given me counsel; yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; test my heart and my mind.
For my heart was grieved, embittered, and in a state of ferment, and I was pricked in my heart [as with the sharp fang of an adder].
For You did form my inward parts; You did knit me together in my mother's womb.
Yes, my heart will rejoice when your lips speak right things.
And righteousness shall be the girdle of His waist and faithfulness the girdle of His loins.
The sword of the Lord is filled with blood [of sacrifices], it is gorged and greased with fatness -- "with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the Lord has a sacrifice in Bozrah [capital of Edom] and a great slaughter in the land of Edom.
But, O Lord of hosts, Who judges rightly and justly, Who tests the heart and the mind, let me see Your vengeance on them, for to You I have revealed and committed my cause [rolling it upon You].
You have planted them, yes, they have taken root; they grow, yes, they bring forth fruit. You are near in their mouths but far from their hearts.
I the Lord search the mind, I try the heart, even to give to every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.
But, O Lord of hosts, You Who try the righteous, Who see the heart and the mind, let me see Your vengeance on them, for to You have I revealed and committed my cause.
He has caused the arrows of His quiver to enter into my heart [the seat of my affections and desires].
And I will strike her children (her proper followers) dead [thoroughly exterminating them]. And all the assemblies (churches) shall recognize and understand that I am He Who searches minds (the thoughts, feelings, and purposes) and the [inmost] hearts, and I will give to each of you [the reward for what you have done] as your work deserves.
Morish
These, 'with the fat thereof,' were often burned on the altar in the sacrifices. Le 3:4-15; 4:9; 7:4, etc. The same word, Kelayoth is translated 'reins,' (which signifies 'kidneys') when used symbolically of the inward feelings and affections.
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And the two kidneys with the fat that is on them at the loins, and the appendage of the liver which he shall take away with the kidneys. Aaron's sons shall burn it all on the altar upon the burnt offering which is on the wood on the fire, an offering made by fire, of a sweet and satisfying odor to the Lord. read more. If his peace offering to the Lord is an animal from the flock, male or female, he shall offer it without blemish. If he offers a lamb, then he shall offer it before the Lord. He shall lay [both] his hands on the head of his offering and kill it before the Tent of Meeting; and Aaron's sons shall throw its blood around against the altar. And he shall offer from the peace offering as an offering made by fire to the Lord: the fat of it, the fat tail as a whole, taking it off close to the backbone, and the fat that covers and is upon the entrails, And the two kidneys, and the fat on them at the loins, and the appendage of the liver, which he shall take away with the kidneys. The priest shall burn it upon the altar, a food offering made by fire to the Lord. If [a man's] offering is a goat, he shall offer it before the Lord, And lay his hands upon its head, and kill it before the Tent of Meeting; and the sons of Aaron shall throw its blood against the altar round about. Then he shall offer from it as his offering made by fire to the Lord: the fat that covers and is on the entrails, And the two kidneys and the fat that is on them at the loins, and the appendage of the liver which he shall take away with the kidneys.
And the two kidneys and the fat that is on them at the loins, and the appendage of the liver, which he shall take away with the kidneys -- "