Leviticus 22:17 cpdv — And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: "

— Leviticus 22:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 22 — Context

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Whoever, through ignorance, eats from what has been sanctified shall add a fifth part to that which he ate, and he shall give it to the priest at the Sanctuary.

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And they shall not contaminate what has been sanctified from the sons of Israel, which they offer to the Lord,

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lest perhaps they may suffer the iniquity of their offense, when they will have eaten what has been sanctified. I am the Lord, who sanctifies them.

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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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Speak to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: The man from the house of Israel, or from the newcomers who live with you, who would bring forward his oblation, either fulfilling his vows or offering spontaneously, whatever he brings forward as a holocaust for the Lord,

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in order to be offered through you, shall offer an immaculate male from the oxen, or from the sheep, or from the goats.

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If it has a blemish, you shall not offer it, and it shall not be acceptable.

Leviticus 22:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 22:17 say?
Leviticus 22:17 in the Catholic Public Domain 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 (CPDV): “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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