Leviticus 21:16 kjv — And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

King James Version

"And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,"

— Leviticus 21:16, King James Version

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ASV
“And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, ”
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WEB
“Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,”
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“Rules for the Priesthood The LORD spoke to Moses:”
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“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:”
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“And the Lord said to Moses,”
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“And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,”
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Leviticus 21 — Context

And he shall take a wife in her virginity.

A widow, or a divorced woman, or profane, or an harlot, these shall he not take: but he shall take a virgin of his own people to wife.

Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the Lord do sanctify him.

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God.

For whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish, he shall not approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, or any thing superfluous,

Or a man that is brokenfooted, or brokenhanded,

Leviticus 21:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 21:16 say?

Leviticus 21:16 in the King James Version reads: “And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,”

Where is Leviticus 21:16 in the Bible?

Leviticus 21:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 21, verse 16.

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 21:16.

What translation should I read Leviticus 21:16 in?

Leviticus 21:16 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 21:16?

Leviticus 21:16 reads (KJV): “And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,” 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 21:16 kjv — And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

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