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Leviticus 3:16

Leviticus 3:17-1953 kjv — It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood.

King James Version

"It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood. "

— Leviticus 3:17-1953, King James Version

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Leviticus 3 — Context

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,

15

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.

16

And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat is the Lord’s.

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It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood.

Leviticus 3:17-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 3:17-1953 say?
Leviticus 3:17-1953 in the King James Version reads: “It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood. ”
Where is Leviticus 3:17-1953 in the Bible?
Leviticus 3:17-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 3, verses 17–1953.
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 3:17-1953.
What translation should I read Leviticus 3:17-1953 in?
Leviticus 3:17-1953 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 3:17-1953?
Leviticus 3:17-1953 reads (KJV): “It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood. ” 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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