No man of the offspring of Aaron whose body is damaged in any way may come near to give the fire offerings of the Lord: he is damaged, he may not come near to make the offerings.
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He may take of the bread of God, the holy and the most holy;
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But he may not go inside the veil or come near the altar, because he is damaged; and he may not make my holy places common; for I the Lord have made them holy.
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These are the words which Moses said to Aaron and to his sons and to all the children of Israel.
Leviticus 21:24-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Leviticus 21:24-1964 say?
Leviticus 21:24-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “These are the words which Moses said to Aaron and to his sons and to all the children of Israel.”
Where is Leviticus 21:24-1964 in the Bible?
Leviticus 21:24-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 21, verses 24–1964.
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 21:24-1964.
What translation should I read Leviticus 21:24-1964 in?
Leviticus 21:24-1964 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 21:24-1964?
Leviticus 21:24-1964 reads (BBE): “These are the words which Moses said to Aaron and to his sons and to all the children of Israel.” 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.