Leviticus 22:17 akjv — And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

American King James Version

"And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, "

— Leviticus 22:17, American King James Version

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Leviticus 22 — Context

14

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

15

And they shall not profane the holy things of the children of Israel, which they offer to 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. ¶

17

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

18

Speak to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel, and say to them, Whatever 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 to the LORD for a burnt offering;

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

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But whatever has a blemish, that shall you not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.

Leviticus 22:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 22:17 say?
Leviticus 22:17 in the American King James Version reads: “And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ”
Where is Leviticus 22:17 in the Bible?
Leviticus 22:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 22, verse 17.
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 22:17.
What translation should I read Leviticus 22:17 in?
Leviticus 22:17 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 22:17?
Leviticus 22:17 reads (AKJV): “And the LORD spoke to 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.
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