Leviticus 2:9 cpdv — And when he has offered it, he shall take a memorial from the sacrifice and burn it upon the altar as a sweet odor to t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when he has offered it, he shall take a memorial from the sacrifice and burn it upon the altar as a sweet odor to the Lord. "

— Leviticus 2:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 2 — Context

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you shall divide it into little pieces and pour oil over it.

7

But if the sacrifice will be from the oven grating, equally the fine wheat flour shall be sprinkled with oil.

8

When you are offering it to the Lord, you shall deliver it into the hands of the priest.

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And when he has offered it, he shall take a memorial from the sacrifice and burn it upon the altar as a sweet odor to the Lord.

10

But whatever is left shall be for Aaron and his sons, the Holy of holies from the oblations of the Lord.

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Every oblation that is offered to the Lord shall be made without leaven; neither shall any leaven or honey be burned with the sacrifice to the Lord.

12

You shall offer only the first-fruits of these along with the gifts. Yet truly, these shall not be placed upon the altar as an odor of sweetness.

Leviticus 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 2:9 say?
Leviticus 2:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when he has offered it, he shall take a memorial from the sacrifice and burn it upon the altar as a sweet odor to the Lord. ”
Where is Leviticus 2:9 in the Bible?
Leviticus 2:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Leviticus 2:9 in?
Leviticus 2:9 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 2:9?
Leviticus 2:9 reads (CPDV): “And when he has offered it, he shall take a memorial from the sacrifice and burn it upon the altar as a sweet odor to the Lord. ” 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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