Leviticus 22:16 net — and so cause them to incur a penalty for guilt when they eat their holy offerings, for I am the LORD who sanctifies the…

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"and so cause them to incur a penalty for guilt when they eat their holy offerings, for I am the LORD who sanctifies them.’”"

— Leviticus 22:16, NET Bible

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Leviticus 22 — Context

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but if a priest’s daughter is a widow or divorced, and she has no children so that she returns to live in her father’s house as in her youth, she may eat from her father’s food, but no lay person may eat it.

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“‘If a man eats a holy offering by mistake, he must add one fifth to it and give the holy offering to the priest.

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They must not profane the holy offerings which the Israelites contribute to the LORD,

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and so cause them to incur a penalty for guilt when they eat their holy offerings, for I am the LORD who sanctifies them.’”

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Regulations for Offering Votive and Freewill Offerings The LORD spoke to Moses:

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“Speak to Aaron, his sons, and all the Israelites and tell them,‘When any man from the house of Israel or from the resident foreigners in Israel presents his offering for any of the votive or freewill offerings which they present to the LORD as a burnt offering,

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if it is to be acceptable for your benefit it must be a flawless male from the cattle, sheep, or goats.

Leviticus 22:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 22:16 say?
Leviticus 22:16 in the NET Bible reads: “and so cause them to incur a penalty for guilt when they eat their holy offerings, for I am the LORD who sanctifies 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 (NET): “and so cause them to incur a penalty for guilt when they eat their holy offerings, for I am the LORD who sanctifies 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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