Lev 1:8 | TNotes | STEP | 1:8 The Hebrew word translated fat describes the suet, or hard fat, from around the kidneys and loins. This specific term occurs only here and in 1:12 and 8:20 . All fat—not just this special fat—was considered God’s portion (3:14-17 ; 7:23-25 ; see 1 Sam 2:15-17 ). Only the whole burnt offering was entirely consumed on the altar. With other offerings, the fatty portions and certain internal organs were burned; the rest belonged to the officiating priests and sometimes to the worshiper (Lev 7:11-18 ).

d3:14-17►

e7:23-25►

f1 Sam 2:15-17►

gLev 7:11-18►

‏ Leviticus 1:8

1:8 ^a The Hebrew word translated fat describes the suet, or hard fat, from around the kidneys and loins. This specific term occurs only here and in 1:12 ^b and 8:20 ^c. All fat—not just this special fat—was considered God’s portion (3:14-17 ^d; 7:23-25 ^e; see 1 Sam 2:15-17 ^f). Only the whole burnt offering was entirely consumed on the altar. With other offerings, the fatty portions and certain internal organs were burned; the rest belonged to the officiating priests and sometimes to the worshiper (Lev 7:11-18 ^g).