Exodus 29:31 nasb — "You shall take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place.

NASB

""You shall take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place."

— Exodus 29:31, NASB

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Exodus 29 — Context

28

"It shall be for Aaron and his sons as their portion forever from the sons of Israel, for it is a heave offering; and it shall be a heave offering from the sons of Israel from the sacrifices of their peace offerings, even their heave offering to the LORD.

29

"The holy garments of Aaron shall be for his sons after him, that in them they may be anointed and ordained.

30

"For seven days the one of his sons who is priest in his stead shall put them on when he enters the tent of meeting to minister in the holy place.

31

"You shall take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place.

32

"Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram and the bread that is in the basket, at the doorway of the tent of meeting.

33

"Thus they shall eat those things by which atonement was made at their ordination and consecration; but a layman shall not eat them, because they are holy.

34

"If any of the flesh of ordination or any of the bread remains until morning, then you shall burn the remainder with fire; it shall not be eaten, because it is holy.

Exodus 29:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 29:31 say?
Exodus 29:31 in the NASB reads: “"You shall take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place.”
Where is Exodus 29:31 in the Bible?
Exodus 29:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 29, verse 31.
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 29:31.
What translation should I read Exodus 29:31 in?
Exodus 29:31 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 29:31?
Exodus 29:31 reads (NASB): “"You shall take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place.” 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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