Leviticus 23:11 net — and he must wave the sheaf before the LORD to be accepted for your benefit– on the day after the Sabbath the priest is…

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"and he must wave the sheaf before the LORD to be accepted for your benefit– on the day after the Sabbath the priest is to wave it."

— Leviticus 23:11, NET Bible

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Leviticus 23 — Context

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You must present a gift to the LORD for seven days, and the seventh day is a holy assembly; you must not do any regular work.’”

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The Presentation of First Fruits The LORD spoke to Moses:

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“Speak to the Israelites and tell them,‘When you enter the land that I am about to give to you and you gather in its harvest, then you must bring the sheaf of the first portion of your harvest to the priest,

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and he must wave the sheaf before the LORD to be accepted for your benefit– on the day after the Sabbath the priest is to wave it.

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On the day you wave the sheaf you must also offer a flawless yearling lamb for a burnt offering to the LORD,

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along with its grain offering, two tenths of an ephah of choice wheat flour mixed with olive oil, as a gift to the LORD, a soothing aroma, and its drink offering, one fourth of a hin of wine.

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You must not eat bread, roasted grain, or fresh grain until this very day, until you bring the offering of your God. This is a perpetual statute throughout your generations in all the places where you live.

Leviticus 23:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 23:11 say?
Leviticus 23:11 in the NET Bible reads: “and he must wave the sheaf before the LORD to be accepted for your benefit– on the day after the Sabbath the priest is to wave it.”
Where is Leviticus 23:11 in the Bible?
Leviticus 23:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 23, verse 11.
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 23:11.
What translation should I read Leviticus 23:11 in?
Leviticus 23:11 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 23:11?
Leviticus 23:11 reads (NET): “and he must wave the sheaf before the LORD to be accepted for your benefit– on the day after the Sabbath the priest is to wave it.” 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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