Leviticus 3:12 web — "'If his offering is a goat, then he shall offer it before Yahweh:

World English Bible

""'If his offering is a goat, then he shall offer it before Yahweh:"

— Leviticus 3:12, World English Bible

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Leviticus 3 — Context

9

He shall offer from the sacrifice of peace offerings an offering made by fire to Yahweh; its fat, the entire tail fat, he shall take away close to the backbone; and the fat that covers the inwards, and all the fat that is on the inwards,

10

and the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the loins, and the cover on the liver, with the kidneys, he shall take away.

11

The priest shall burn it on the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire to Yahweh.

12

"'If his offering is a goat, then he shall offer it before Yahweh:

13

and he shall lay his hand on its head, and kill it before the Tent of Meeting; and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle its blood around on the altar.

14

He shall offer from it as his offering, an offering made by fire to Yahweh; the fat that covers the innards, and all the fat that is on the innards,

15

and the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the loins, and the cover on the liver, with the kidneys, he shall take away.

Leviticus 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 3:12 say?
Leviticus 3:12 in the World English Bible reads: “"'If his offering is a goat, then he shall offer it before Yahweh:”
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 (WEB): “"'If his offering is a goat, then he shall offer it before 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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