Exodus 29:17 bbe — Then the sheep is to be cut up into its parts, and after washing its legs and its inside parts, you are to put them wit…

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"Then the sheep is to be cut up into its parts, and after washing its legs and its inside parts, you are to put them with the parts and the head,"

— Exodus 29:17, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 29 — Context

14

But the flesh of the ox and its skin and its waste parts are to be burned outside the circle of the tents, for it is a sin-offering.

15

Then take one of the sheep, and let Aaron and his sons put their hands on its head.

16

Then let it be put to death, so that the sides of the altar are marked with its blood.

17

Then the sheep is to be cut up into its parts, and after washing its legs and its inside parts, you are to put them with the parts and the head,

18

And let them all be burned on the altar as a burned offering to the Lord: a sweet smell, an offering made by fire to the Lord.

19

Then take the other sheep; and after Aaron and his sons have put their hands on its head,

20

You are to put the sheep to death, and take some of its blood and put it on the point of Aaron's right ear, and of the right ears of his sons, and on the thumbs of their right hands and the great toes of their right feet, dropping the rest of the blood on the sides of the altar.

Exodus 29:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 29:17 say?
Exodus 29:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then the sheep is to be cut up into its parts, and after washing its legs and its inside parts, you are to put them with the parts and the head,”
Where is Exodus 29:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 29:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 29, verse 17.
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 29:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 29:17 in?
Exodus 29:17 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 29:17?
Exodus 29:17 reads (BBE): “Then the sheep is to be cut up into its parts, and after washing its legs and its inside parts, you are to put them with the parts and the head,” 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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