Leviticus 22:16 kjv — Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the Lord do sanctify them.

King James Version

"Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the Lord do sanctify them."

— Leviticus 22:16, King James Version

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Leviticus 22 — Context

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But if the priest’s daughter be a widow, or divorced, and have no child, and is returned unto her father’s house, as in her youth, she shall eat of her father’s meat: but there shall no stranger eat thereof.

14

And if a man eat of the holy thing unwittingly, then he shall put the fifth part thereof unto it, and shall give it unto the priest with the holy thing.

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And they shall not profane the holy things of the children of Israel, which they offer unto the Lord;

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Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the Lord do sanctify them.

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And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

18

Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the Lord for a burnt offering;

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Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.

Leviticus 22:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 22:16 say?
Leviticus 22:16 in the King James Version reads: “Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the Lord do sanctify them.”
Where is Leviticus 22:16 in the Bible?
Leviticus 22:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 22, 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 22:16.
What translation should I read Leviticus 22:16 in?
Leviticus 22:16 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 22:16?
Leviticus 22:16 reads (KJV): “Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the Lord do sanctify them.” 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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