Leviticus 19:8 net — and the one who eats it will bear his punishment for iniquity because he has profaned what is holy to the LORD. That pe…

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"and the one who eats it will bear his punishment for iniquity because he has profaned what is holy to the LORD. That person will be cut off from his people."

— Leviticus 19:8, NET Bible

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Leviticus 19 — Context

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Eating the Peace Offering“‘When you sacrifice a peace offering sacrifice to the LORD, you must sacrifice it so that it is accepted for you.

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It must be eaten on the day of your sacrifice and on the following day, but what is left over until the third day must be burned up.

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If, however, it is eaten on the third day, it is spoiled, it will not be accepted,

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and the one who eats it will bear his punishment for iniquity because he has profaned what is holy to the LORD. That person will be cut off from his people.

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Leaving the Gleanings“‘When you gather in the harvest of your land, you must not completely harvest the corner of your field, and you must not gather up the gleanings of your harvest.

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You must not pick your vineyard bare, and you must not gather up the fallen grapes of your vineyard. You must leave them for the poor and the resident foreigner. I am the LORD your God.

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Dealing Honestly“‘You must not steal, you must not tell lies, and you must not deal falsely with your fellow citizen.

Leviticus 19:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 19:8 say?
Leviticus 19:8 in the NET Bible reads: “and the one who eats it will bear his punishment for iniquity because he has profaned what is holy to the LORD. That person will be cut off from his people.”
Where is Leviticus 19:8 in the Bible?
Leviticus 19:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 19, verse 8.
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 19:8.
What translation should I read Leviticus 19:8 in?
Leviticus 19:8 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 19:8?
Leviticus 19:8 reads (NET): “and the one who eats it will bear his punishment for iniquity because he has profaned what is holy to the LORD. That person will be cut off from his people.” 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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