Leviticus 1:7 web — The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar, and lay wood in order on the fire;

World English Bible

"The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar, and lay wood in order on the fire;"

— Leviticus 1:7, World English Bible

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Leviticus 1 — Context

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He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.

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He shall kill the bull before Yahweh. Aaron's sons, the priests, shall present the blood and sprinkle the blood around on the altar that is at the door of the Tent of Meeting.

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He shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into pieces.

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The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar, and lay wood in order on the fire;

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and Aaron's sons, the priests, shall lay the pieces, the head, and the fat in order on the wood that is on the fire which is on the altar;

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but its innards and its legs he shall wash with water. The priest shall burn the whole on the altar, for a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to Yahweh.

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"'If his offering is from the flock, from the sheep, or from the goats, for a burnt offering, he shall offer a male without blemish.

Leviticus 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 1:7 say?
Leviticus 1:7 in the World English Bible reads: “The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar, and lay 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 (WEB): “The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar, and lay 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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