Leviticus 3:12 bbe — And if his offering is a goat, then let it be placed before the Lord,

Bible in Basic English

"And if his offering is a goat, then let it be placed before the Lord,"

— Leviticus 3:12, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 3 — Context

9

And of the peace-offering, let him give an offering made by fire to the Lord; the fat of it, all the fat tail, he is to take away near the backbone; and the fat covering the inside parts and all the fat on the inside parts,

10

And the two kidneys, with the fat on them, which is by the top part of the legs, and the fat joining the liver and the kidneys, he is to take away;

11

That it may be burned by the priest on the altar; it is the food of the offering made by fire to the Lord.

12

And if his offering is a goat, then let it be placed before the Lord,

13

And let him put his hand on the head of it and put it to death before the Tent of meeting; and the sons of Aaron are to put some of its blood on and round the altar.

14

And of it let him make his offering, an offering made by fire to the Lord; the fat covering the inside parts and all the fat on the inside parts,

15

And the two kidneys, with the fat on them, which is by the top part of the legs, and the fat joining the liver and the kidneys, let him take away;

Leviticus 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 3:12 say?
Leviticus 3:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And if his offering is a goat, then let it be placed before the Lord,”
Where is Leviticus 3:12 in the Bible?
Leviticus 3:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 3, 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 3:12.
What translation should I read Leviticus 3:12 in?
Leviticus 3:12 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 3:12?
Leviticus 3:12 reads (BBE): “And if his offering is a goat, then let it be placed before 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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