Leviticus 1:3 asv — If his oblation be a burnt-offering of the herd, he shall offer it a male without blemish: he shall offer it at the doo…

American Standard Version

"If his oblation be a burnt-offering of the herd, he shall offer it a male without blemish: he shall offer it at the door of the tent of meeting, that he may be accepted before Jehovah. "

— Leviticus 1:3, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 1 — Context

1

And Jehovah called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tent of meeting, saying,

2

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When any man of you offereth an oblation unto Jehovah, ye shall offer your oblation of the cattle, even of the herd and of the flock.

3

If his oblation be a burnt-offering of the herd, he shall offer it a male without blemish: he shall offer it at the door of the tent of meeting, that he may be accepted before Jehovah.

4

And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the burnt-offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.

5

And he shall kill the bullock before Jehovah: and Aaron’s sons, the priests, shall present the blood, and sprinkle the blood round about upon the altar that is at the door of the tent of meeting.

6

And he shall flay the burnt-offering, and cut it into its pieces.

Leviticus 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 1:3 say?
Leviticus 1:3 in the American Standard Version reads: “If his oblation be a burnt-offering of the herd, he shall offer it a male without blemish: he shall offer it at the door of the tent of meeting, that he may be accepted before Jehovah. ”
Where is Leviticus 1:3 in the Bible?
Leviticus 1:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 1, verse 3.
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 1:3.
What translation should I read Leviticus 1:3 in?
Leviticus 1:3 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 1:3?
Leviticus 1:3 reads (ASV): “If his oblation be a burnt-offering of the herd, he shall offer it a male without blemish: he shall offer it at the door of the tent of meeting, that he may be accepted before Jehovah. ” 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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