Leviticus 16:3 web — "Herewith shall Aaron come into the sanctuary: with a young bull for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering.

World English Bible

""Herewith shall Aaron come into the sanctuary: with a young bull for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering."

— Leviticus 16:3, World English Bible

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Leviticus 16 — Context

1

Yahweh spoke to Moses, after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they drew near before Yahweh, and died;

2

and Yahweh said to Moses, "Tell Aaron your brother, not to come at all times into the Most Holy Place within the veil, before the mercy seat which is on the ark; lest he die: for I will appear in the cloud on the mercy seat.

3

"Herewith shall Aaron come into the sanctuary: with a young bull 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 body, and shall put on the linen sash, and he shall be clothed with the linen turban. They are the holy garments. He shall bathe his body in water, and put them on.

5

He shall take from the congregation of the children of Israel two male goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering.

6

"Aaron shall offer the bull of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make 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 World English Bible reads: “"Herewith shall Aaron come into the sanctuary: with a young bull 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 (WEB): “"Herewith shall Aaron come into the sanctuary: with a young bull 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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