Leviticus 16:5 nasb — "He shall take from the congregation of the sons of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt of…

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

— Leviticus 16:5, NASB

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Leviticus 16 — Context

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The LORD said to Moses: "Tell your brother Aaron that he shall not enter at any time into the holy place inside the veil, before the mercy seat which is on the ark, or he will die; for I will appear in the cloud over the mercy seat.

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"Aaron shall enter the holy place with this: with a bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering.

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"He shall put on the holy linen tunic, and the linen undergarments shall be next to his body, and he shall be girded with the linen sash and attired with the linen turban (these are holy garments). Then he shall bathe his body in water and put them on.

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

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"Then Aaron shall offer the bull for the sin offering which is for himself, that he may make atonement for himself and for his household.

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"He shall take the two goats and present them before the LORD at the doorway of the tent of meeting.

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"Aaron shall cast lots for the two goats, one lot for the LORD and the other lot for the scapegoat.

Leviticus 16:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 16:5 say?
Leviticus 16:5 in the NASB reads: “"He shall take from the congregation of the sons of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering.”
Where is Leviticus 16:5 in the Bible?
Leviticus 16:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 16, verse 5.
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 16:5.
What translation should I read Leviticus 16:5 in?
Leviticus 16:5 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 16:5?
Leviticus 16:5 reads (NASB): “"He shall take from the congregation of the sons of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one 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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