Leviticus 17:3 bbe — If any man of Israel puts to death an ox or a lamb or a goat, in or outside the tent-circle;

Bible in Basic English

"If any man of Israel puts to death an ox or a lamb or a goat, in or outside the tent-circle;"

— Leviticus 17:3, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 17 — Context

And the Lord said to Moses,

Say to Aaron and to his sons and to all the children of Israel: This is the order which the Lord has given.

If any man of Israel puts to death an ox or a lamb or a goat, in or outside the tent-circle;

And has not taken it to the door of the Tent of meeting, to make an offering to the Lord, before the Lord's House, its blood will be on him, for he has taken life, and he will be cut off from among his people:

So that the children of Israel may take to the Lord, to the door of the Tent of meeting and to the priest, the offerings which they have put to death in the open country, and that they may make their peace-offerings to the Lord.

And the priest will put blood on the altar of the Lord at the door of the Tent of meeting, burning the fat for a sweet smell to the Lord.

Leviticus 17:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 17:3 say?

Leviticus 17:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If any man of Israel puts to death an ox or a lamb or a goat, in or outside the tent-circle;”

Where is Leviticus 17:3 in the Bible?

Leviticus 17:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 17, 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 17:3.

What translation should I read Leviticus 17:3 in?

Leviticus 17:3 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 17:3?

Leviticus 17:3 reads (BBE): “If any man of Israel puts to death an ox or a lamb or a goat, in or outside the tent-circle;” 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.

Leviticus 17:3 bbe — If any man of Israel puts to death an ox or a lamb or a goat, in or outside the tent-circle;

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