Leviticus 24:12 cpdv — And they sent him to prison, until they might know what the Lord would command,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they sent him to prison, until they might know what the Lord would command, "

— Leviticus 24:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 24 — Context

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And they shall be for Aaron and his sons, so that they may eat these in the holy place; for it is the Holy of holies from the sacrifices of the Lord, as a perpetual right.

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Then, behold, the son of an Israelite woman, whom she had born of an Egyptian man among the sons of Israel, going out, was quarreling in the camp with a man of Israel.

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And when he had blasphemed the name, and had cursed it, he was led to Moses. (Now his mother was called Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri from the tribe of Dan.)

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And they sent him to prison, until they might know what the Lord would command,

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who spoke to Moses,

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saying: Lead away the blasphemer beyond the camp, and let all who heard him place their hands upon his head, and let the entire people stone him.

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And you shall say to the sons of Israel: The man who curses his God shall bear his sin,

Leviticus 24:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 24:12 say?
Leviticus 24:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they sent him to prison, until they might know what the Lord would command, ”
Where is Leviticus 24:12 in the Bible?
Leviticus 24:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 24, verse 12.
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 24:12.
What translation should I read Leviticus 24:12 in?
Leviticus 24:12 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 24:12?
Leviticus 24:12 reads (CPDV): “And they sent him to prison, until they might know what the Lord would command, ” 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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