Leviticus 1:6 kjv — And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces.

King James Version

"And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces."

— Leviticus 1:6, King James Version

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Leviticus 1 — Context

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If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord.

4

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

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And he shall kill the bullock before the Lord: and the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall bring the blood, and sprinkle the blood round about upon the altar that is by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

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

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And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar, and lay the wood in order upon the fire:

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And the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall lay the parts, the head, and the fat, in order upon the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar:

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But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord.

Leviticus 1:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 1:6 say?
Leviticus 1:6 in the King James Version reads: “And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces.”
Where is Leviticus 1:6 in the Bible?
Leviticus 1:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 1, verse 6.
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 1:6.
What translation should I read Leviticus 1:6 in?
Leviticus 1:6 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 1:6?
Leviticus 1:6 reads (KJV): “And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces.” 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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