Leviticus 3 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Leviticus 3
1But if his oblation will be a sacrifice of peace offerings, and he wishes to offer it from the oxen, whether male or female, he shall offer what is immaculate, in the sight of the Lord.
2And he shall place his hand upon the head of his victim, which shall be immolated at the entrance of the tabernacle of the testimony. And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall pour the blood all around the altar.
3And they shall offer from the sacrifice of peace offerings, as an oblation to the Lord: the fat which covers the vital organs, and whatever fat is interior,
4the two kidneys with the fat that covers the sides, and the mesh of the liver with the two little kidneys.
5And they shall burn them upon the altar as a holocaust, placing fire under the wood, as an oblation of a most sweet odor to the Lord.
6Yet truly, if his oblation and the sacrifice of peace offerings will be from the sheep, whether he will offer a male or a female, they shall be immaculate.
7If he will offer a lamb in the sight of the Lord,
8he shall place his hand upon the head of the victim. And it shall be immolated at the vestibule of the tabernacle of the testimony. And the sons of Aaron shall pour its blood all around the altar.
9And they shall offer from the victim of peace offerings, as a sacrifice to the Lord: the fat, and the entire rump
10with the kidneys, and the fat that covers the abdomen, and all the vital organs, and both the little kidneys with the fat that is near the sides, and the mesh of the liver with the little kidneys.
11And the priest shall burn them upon the altar, as fuel for the fire and as an oblation of the Lord.
12If his oblation will be a goat, and he will offer it to the Lord,
13he shall place his hand upon its head, and he shall immolate it at the entrance of the tabernacle of the testimony. And the sons of Aaron shall pour its blood all around the altar.
14And they shall take from it, to feed the Lord’s fire: the fat which covers the abdomen, and that which covers all the vital organs,
15the two little kidneys with the mesh that is over them near the sides, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys.
16And the priest shall burn them upon the altar, as nourishment for the fire and as a most sweet odor. All the fat shall be for the Lord;
17by a perpetual law, in your generations and in all of your habitations, neither blood nor fat shall you eat at all.
Leviticus 3
1And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offerings, and he will offer of the herd, whether male or female: he shall offer them without blemish before the Lord.
2And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his victim, which shall be slain in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony: and the sons of Aaron the priests shall pour the blood round about upon the altar.
3And they shall offer of the sacrifice of peace offerings, for an oblation to the Lord: the fat that covereth the entrails, and all the fat that is within,
4The two kidneys with the fat wherewith the flanks are covered, and the caul of the liver with the two little kidneys.
5And they shall burn them upon the altar, for a holocaust, putting fire under the wood: for an oblation of most sweet savour to the Lord.
6But if his oblation and the sacrifice of peace offering be of the flock, whether he offer male or female, they shall be without blemish.
7If he offer a lamb before the Lord:
8He shall put his hand upon the head of the victim. And it shall be slain in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony: and the sons of Aaron shall pour the blood thereof round about upon the altar.
9And they shall offer of the victim of peace offerings, a sacrifice to the Lord: the fat and the whole rump,
10With the kidneys, and the fat that covereth the belly and all the vitals and both the little kidneys, with the fat that is about the flanks, and the caul of the liver with the little kidneys.
11And the priest shall burn them upon the altar, for the food of the fire, and of the oblation of the Lord.
12If his offering be a goat, and he offer it to the Lord:
13He shall put his hand upon the head thereof: and shall immolate it in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony. And the sons of Aaron shall pour the blood thereof round about upon the altar.
14And they shall take of it for the food of the Lord's fire, the fat that covereth the belly, and that covereth all the vital parts:
15The two little kidneys with the caul that is upon them which is by the flanks, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys.
16And the priest shall burn them upon the altar, for the food of the fire, and of a most sweet savour. All the fat shall be the Lord's.
17By a perpetual law for your generations, and in all your habitations: neither blood nor fat shall you eat at all.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Leviticus 3
Catholic Public Domain (CPDV)
Modern Catholic translation in the public domain with deuterocanonical books. Clear, contemporary English while preserving a formal tone. A strong option for Catholic reading plans and study.
Douay-Rheims (DRC)
Traditional Catholic English translation from the Latin Vulgate. Includes deuterocanonical books used in Catholic tradition. Best for readers who want a classic, historically influential Catholic Bible.
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Key Comparison: Leviticus 3:16
"And the priest shall burn them upon the altar, as nourishment for the fire and as a most sweet odor. All the fat shall be for the Lord;"
"And the priest shall burn them upon the altar, for the food of the fire, and of a most sweet savour. All the fat shall be the Lord's."





