Leviticus 4:12 cpdv — and the remainder of the body, he shall carry away, beyond the camp, to the clean place where the ashes are usually pou…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and the remainder of the body, he shall carry away, beyond the camp, to the clean place where the ashes are usually poured out. And he shall burn them upon a stack of wood. There, in the place where the ashes have been poured out, they will be burned. "

— Leviticus 4:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 4 — Context

9

the two little kidneys, and the mesh that is on them near the sides, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys,

10

just as it is taken from the calf of the sacrifice of peace offerings. And he shall burn them upon the altar of holocaust.

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Yet truly, the skin and all the flesh, with the head and the feet, and the intestines and the dung,

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and the remainder of the body, he shall carry away, beyond the camp, to the clean place where the ashes are usually poured out. And he shall burn them upon a stack of wood. There, in the place where the ashes have been poured out, they will be burned.

13

But if all the crowd of Israel will have been ignorant, and through inexperience will have done what is contrary to the commandment of the Lord,

14

and afterwards shall understand their sin: they shall offer a calf on behalf of their sin, and they shall lead it to the door of the tabernacle.

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And the elders of the people shall place their hands upon its head in the sight of the Lord. And when the calf has been immolated in the sight of the Lord,

Leviticus 4:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 4:12 say?
Leviticus 4:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and the remainder of the body, he shall carry away, beyond the camp, to the clean place where the ashes are usually poured out. And he shall burn them upon a stack of wood. There, in the place where the ashes have been poured out, they will be burned. ”
Where is Leviticus 4:12 in the Bible?
Leviticus 4:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 4, 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 4:12.
What translation should I read Leviticus 4:12 in?
Leviticus 4:12 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 4:12?
Leviticus 4:12 reads (CPDV): “and the remainder of the body, he shall carry away, beyond the camp, to the clean place where the ashes are usually poured out. And he shall burn them upon a stack of wood. There, in the place where the ashes have been poured out, they will be burned. ” 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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