Exodus 29:16 akjv — And you shall slay the ram, and you shall take his blood, and sprinkle it round about on the altar.

American King James Version

"And you shall slay the ram, and you shall take his blood, and sprinkle it round about on the altar. "

— Exodus 29:16, American King James Version

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Exodus 29 — Context

13

And you shall take all the fat that covers the inwards, and the lobe that is above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, and burn them on the altar.

14

But the flesh of the bullock, and his skin, and his dung, shall you burn with fire without the camp: it is a sin offering. ¶

15

You shall also take one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands on the head of the ram.

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And you shall slay the ram, and you shall take his blood, and sprinkle it round about on the altar.

17

And you shall cut the ram in pieces, and wash the inwards of him, and his legs, and put them to his pieces, and to his head.

18

And you shall burn the whole ram on the altar: it is a burnt offering to the LORD: it is a sweet smell, an offering made by fire to the LORD. ¶

19

And you shall take the other ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands on the head of the ram.

Exodus 29:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 29:16 say?
Exodus 29:16 in the American King James Version reads: “And you shall slay the ram, and you shall take his blood, and sprinkle it round about on the altar. ”
Where is Exodus 29:16 in the Bible?
Exodus 29:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 29, verse 16.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 29:16.
What translation should I read Exodus 29:16 in?
Exodus 29:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 29:16?
Exodus 29:16 reads (AKJV): “And you shall slay the ram, and you shall take his blood, and sprinkle it round about on the altar. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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