Leviticus 19:21 cpdv — But, for his offense, he shall offer a ram to the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But, for his offense, he shall offer a ram to the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony. "

— Leviticus 19:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 19 — Context

18

Do not seek revenge, neither should you be mindful of the injury of your fellow citizens. You shall love your friend as yourself. I am the Lord.

19

Observe my laws. You shall not cause your cattle to breed with other kinds of animals. You shall not sow your field with diverse seeds. You shall not be clothed with a garment which has been woven from two things.

20

If a man will have slept in sexual intercourse with a woman, who is a servant and who is also able to be married, and yet he has not redeemed her with a price, nor paid to set her free, they both shall be beaten, but they shall not die, for she was not a free woman.

21

But, for his offense, he shall offer a ram to the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony.

22

And the priest shall pray for him, and for his sin, before the Lord, and he shall win his favor again for him, and the sin shall be forgiven.

23

When you will have entered into the land, and will have planted in it fruit trees, you shall take away their first-fruits; the fruit that germinates shall be unclean to you, neither shall you eat from these.

24

But in the fourth year, all their fruit shall be sanctified for the praise of the Lord.

Leviticus 19:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 19:21 say?
Leviticus 19:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But, for his offense, he shall offer a ram to the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony. ”
Where is Leviticus 19:21 in the Bible?
Leviticus 19:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 19, verse 21.
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 19:21.
What translation should I read Leviticus 19:21 in?
Leviticus 19:21 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 19:21?
Leviticus 19:21 reads (CPDV): “But, for his offense, he shall offer a ram to the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony. ” 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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