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Leviticus 16:2

Leviticus 16:1 bbe — And the Lord said to Moses, after the death of the two sons of Aaron when they took in strange fire before the Lord and…

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"And the Lord said to Moses, after the death of the two sons of Aaron when they took in strange fire before the Lord and death overtook them;"

— Leviticus 16:1, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 16 — Context

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And the Lord said to Moses, after the death of the two sons of Aaron when they took in strange fire before the Lord and death overtook them;

2

The Lord said to Moses, Say to Aaron, your brother, that he may not come at all times into the holy place inside the veil, before the cover which is on the ark, for fear that death may overtake him; for I will be seen in the cloud on the cover of the ark.

3

Let Aaron come into the holy place in this way: with an ox for a sin-offering and a male sheep for a burned offering.

4

Let him put on the holy linen coat, and the linen trousers on his body, and the linen band round him, and the linen head-dress on his head; for this is holy clothing, and before he puts them on his body is to be washed with water.

Leviticus 16:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 16:1 say?
Leviticus 16:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Lord said to Moses, after the death of the two sons of Aaron when they took in strange fire before the Lord and death overtook them;”
Where is Leviticus 16:1 in the Bible?
Leviticus 16:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 16, 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 16:1.
What translation should I read Leviticus 16:1 in?
Leviticus 16:1 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 16:1?
Leviticus 16:1 reads (BBE): “And the Lord said to Moses, after the death of the two sons of Aaron when they took in strange fire before the Lord and death overtook them;” 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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