Leviticus 1:2 cpdv — Speak to the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: The man among you who will offer to the Lord a sacrifice from t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Speak to the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: The man among you who will offer to the Lord a sacrifice from the cattle, that is, an offering of victims of oxen or sheep: "

— Leviticus 1:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 1 — Context

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Then the Lord called Moses and spoke to him from the tabernacle of the testimony, saying:

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Speak to the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: The man among you who will offer to the Lord a sacrifice from the cattle, that is, an offering of victims of oxen or sheep:

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if his offering will be a holocaust, as well as from the herd, he shall offer an immaculate male at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, to make himself pleasing to the Lord.

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And he shall place his hand on the head of the sacrifice, and so it shall be acceptable and effective, in its expiation.

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And he shall immolate the calf in the sight of the Lord. And the priests, the sons of Aaron, shall offer its blood, pouring it all around the altar, which is before the door of the tabernacle.

Leviticus 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 1:2 say?
Leviticus 1:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Speak to the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: The man among you who will offer to the Lord a sacrifice from the cattle, that is, an offering of victims of oxen or sheep: ”
Where is Leviticus 1:2 in the Bible?
Leviticus 1:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 1, verse 2.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 1:2.
What translation should I read Leviticus 1:2 in?
Leviticus 1:2 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 Leviticus 1:2?
Leviticus 1:2 reads (CPDV): “Speak to the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: The man among you who will offer to the Lord a sacrifice from the cattle, that is, an offering of victims of oxen or sheep: ” 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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