Leviticus 3:11 kjv — And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the Lord.

King James Version

"And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the Lord."

— Leviticus 3:11, King James Version

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Leviticus 3 — Context

8

And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle the blood thereof round about upon the altar.

9

And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the Lord; the fat thereof, and the whole rump, it shall he take off hard by the backbone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,

10

And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.

11

And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the Lord.

12

And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before the Lord.

13

And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about.

14

And he shall offer thereof his offering, even an offering made by fire unto the Lord; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,

Leviticus 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 3:11 say?
Leviticus 3:11 in the King James Version reads: “And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the Lord.”
Where is Leviticus 3:11 in the Bible?
Leviticus 3:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 3, 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 3:11.
What translation should I read Leviticus 3:11 in?
Leviticus 3:11 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 3:11?
Leviticus 3:11 reads (KJV): “And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the Lord.” 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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