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Leviticus 12:2

Leviticus 12:1 nasb — Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB

"Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,"

— Leviticus 12:1, NASB

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Leviticus 12 — Context

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Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Speak to the sons of Israel, saying: 'When a woman gives birth and bears a male child, then she shall be unclean for seven days, as in the days of her menstruation she shall be unclean.

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'On the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.

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'Then she shall remain in the blood of her purification for thirty-three days; she shall not touch any consecrated thing, nor enter the sanctuary until the days of her purification are completed.

Leviticus 12:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 12:1 say?
Leviticus 12:1 in the NASB reads: “Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,”
Where is Leviticus 12:1 in the Bible?
Leviticus 12:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 12, verse 1.
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 12:1.
What translation should I read Leviticus 12:1 in?
Leviticus 12:1 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 12:1?
Leviticus 12:1 reads (NASB): “Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,” 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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