Leviticus 10:18 kjv — Behold, the blood of it was not brought in within the holy place: ye should indeed have eaten it in the holy place, as…

King James Version

"Behold, the blood of it was not brought in within the holy place: ye should indeed have eaten it in the holy place, as I commanded."

— Leviticus 10:18, King James Version

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Leviticus 10 — Context

15

The heave shoulder and the wave breast shall they bring with the offerings made by fire of the fat, to wave it for a wave offering before the Lord; and it shall be thine, and thy sons’ with thee, by a statute for ever; as the Lord hath commanded.

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And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burnt: and he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron which were left alive, saying,

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Wherefore have ye not eaten the sin offering in the holy place, seeing it is most holy, and God hath given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before the Lord?

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Behold, the blood of it was not brought in within the holy place: ye should indeed have eaten it in the holy place, as I commanded.

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And Aaron said unto Moses, Behold, this day have they offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the Lord; and such things have befallen me: and if I had eaten the sin offering to day, should it have been accepted in the sight of the Lord?

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And when Moses heard that, he was content.

Leviticus 10:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 10:18 say?
Leviticus 10:18 in the King James Version reads: “Behold, the blood of it was not brought in within the holy place: ye should indeed have eaten it in the holy place, as I commanded.”
Where is Leviticus 10:18 in the Bible?
Leviticus 10:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 10, verse 18.
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 10:18.
What translation should I read Leviticus 10:18 in?
Leviticus 10:18 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 10:18?
Leviticus 10:18 reads (KJV): “Behold, the blood of it was not brought in within the holy place: ye should indeed have eaten it in the holy place, as I commanded.” 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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