Exodus 29:16 kjva — And thou shalt slay the ram, and thou shalt take his blood, and sprinkle it round about upon the altar.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And thou shalt slay the ram, and thou shalt take his blood, and sprinkle it round about upon the altar."

— Exodus 29:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 29 — Context

13

And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul that is above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and burn them upon the altar.

14

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

15

Thou shalt also take one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram.

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And thou shalt slay the ram, and thou shalt take his blood, and sprinkle it round about upon the altar.

17

And thou shalt cut the ram in pieces, and wash the inwards of him, and his legs, and put them unto his pieces, and unto his head.

18

And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a burnt offering unto the Lord: it is a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the Lord.

19

And thou shalt take the other ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon 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 King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And thou shalt slay the ram, and thou shalt take his blood, and sprinkle it round about upon 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 (KJVA): “And thou shalt slay the ram, and thou shalt take his blood, and sprinkle it round about upon 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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