Leviticus 1:7 bbe — And Aaron's sons, the priests, are to put fire on the altar and put the wood in order on the fire:

Bible in Basic English

"And Aaron's sons, the priests, are to put fire on the altar and put the wood in order on the fire:"

— Leviticus 1:7, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 1 — Context

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And he is to put his hand on the head of the burned offering and it will be taken for him, to take away his sin.

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And the ox is to be put to death before the Lord: then Aaron's sons, the priests, are to take the blood and put some of it on and round the altar which is at the door of the Tent of meeting.

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And the burned offering is to be skinned and cut up into its parts.

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And Aaron's sons, the priests, are to put fire on the altar and put the wood in order on the fire:

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And Aaron's sons, the priests, are to put the parts, the head and the fat, in order on the wood which is on the fire on the altar:

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But its inside parts and its legs are to be washed with water, and it will all be burned on the altar by the priest for a burned offering, an offering made by fire, for a sweet smell to the Lord.

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And if his offering is of the flock, a burned offering of sheep or goats, let him give a male without a mark.

Leviticus 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 1:7 say?
Leviticus 1:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Aaron's sons, the priests, are to put fire on the altar and put the wood in order on the fire:”
Where is Leviticus 1:7 in the Bible?
Leviticus 1:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 1, verse 7.
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 1:7.
What translation should I read Leviticus 1:7 in?
Leviticus 1:7 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 1:7?
Leviticus 1:7 reads (BBE): “And Aaron's sons, the priests, are to put fire on the altar and put the wood in order on the fire:” 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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