Leviticus 23:16 web — even to the next day after the seventh Sabbath you shall number fifty days; and you shall offer a new meal offering to…

World English Bible

"even to the next day after the seventh Sabbath you shall number fifty days; and you shall offer a new meal offering to Yahweh."

— Leviticus 23:16, World English Bible

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Leviticus 23 — Context

13

The meal offering with it shall be two tenth parts of an ephah of fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire to Yahweh for a pleasant aroma; and the drink offering with it shall be of wine, the fourth part of a hin.

14

You shall eat neither bread, nor roasted grain, nor fresh grain, until this same day, until you have brought the offering of your God. This is a statute forever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

15

"'You shall count from the next day after the Sabbath, from the day that you brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven Sabbaths shall be completed:

16

even to the next day after the seventh Sabbath you shall number fifty days; and you shall offer a new meal offering to Yahweh.

17

You shall bring out of your habitations two loaves of bread for a wave offering made of two tenth parts of an ephah of fine flour. They shall be baked with yeast, for first fruits to Yahweh.

18

You shall present with the bread seven lambs without blemish a year old, one young bull, and two rams. They shall be a burnt offering to Yahweh, with their meal offering, and their drink offerings, even an offering made by fire, of a sweet aroma to Yahweh.

19

You shall offer one male goat for a sin offering, and two male lambs a year old for a sacrifice of peace offerings.

Leviticus 23:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 23:16 say?
Leviticus 23:16 in the World English Bible reads: “even to the next day after the seventh Sabbath you shall number fifty days; and you shall offer a new meal offering to Yahweh.”
Where is Leviticus 23:16 in the Bible?
Leviticus 23:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 23, 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 23:16.
What translation should I read Leviticus 23:16 in?
Leviticus 23:16 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 23:16?
Leviticus 23:16 reads (WEB): “even to the next day after the seventh Sabbath you shall number fifty days; and you shall offer a new meal offering to Yahweh.” 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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