Leviticus 16:3 akjv — Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering.

American King James Version

" Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering. "

— Leviticus 16:3, American King James Version

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Leviticus 16 — Context

1

And the LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they offered before the LORD, and died;

2

And the LORD said to Moses, Speak to Aaron your brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the veil before the mercy seat, which is on the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud on the mercy seat.

3

Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering.

4

He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches on his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen girdle, and with the linen turban shall he be attired: these are holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and so put them on.

5

And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering.

6

And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.

Leviticus 16:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 16:3 say?
Leviticus 16:3 in the American King James Version reads: “ Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering. ”
Where is Leviticus 16:3 in the Bible?
Leviticus 16:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 16, verse 3.
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 16:3.
What translation should I read Leviticus 16:3 in?
Leviticus 16:3 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 16:3?
Leviticus 16:3 reads (AKJV): “ Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering. ” 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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