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Leviticus 16:33

Leviticus 16:34-1964 bbe — And let this be an order for ever for you, so that the sin of the children of Israel may be taken away once every year.…

Bible in Basic English

"And let this be an order for ever for you, so that the sin of the children of Israel may be taken away once every year. And he did as the Lord gave orders to Moses."

— Leviticus 16:34-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 16 — Context

31

It is a special Sabbath for you, and you are to keep yourselves from pleasure; it is an order for ever.

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And the man on whose head the holy oil has been put, and who has been marked out to be a priest in his father's place, will do what is necessary to take away sin, and will put on the linen clothing, even the holy robes:

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And he will make the holy place and the Tent of meeting and the altar free from sin; he will take away sin from the priests and from all the people.

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And let this be an order for ever for you, so that the sin of the children of Israel may be taken away once every year. And he did as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

Leviticus 16:34-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 16:34-1964 say?
Leviticus 16:34-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And let this be an order for ever for you, so that the sin of the children of Israel may be taken away once every year. And he did as the Lord gave orders to Moses.”
Where is Leviticus 16:34-1964 in the Bible?
Leviticus 16:34-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 16, verses 34–1964.
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 16:34-1964.
What translation should I read Leviticus 16:34-1964 in?
Leviticus 16:34-1964 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 16:34-1964?
Leviticus 16:34-1964 reads (BBE): “And let this be an order for ever for you, so that the sin of the children of Israel may be taken away once every year. And he did as the Lord gave orders to Moses.” 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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