Leviticus 6:22 cpdv — by the priest who by law succeeds his father. And it shall be entirely burned on the altar.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"by the priest who by law succeeds his father. And it shall be entirely burned on the altar. "

— Leviticus 6:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 6 — Context

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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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This is the oblation of Aaron and of his sons, which they must offer to the Lord in the day of their anointing. They shall offer a tenth part of an ephah of fine wheat flour as a perpetual sacrifice, half of it in the morning, and half of it in the evening.

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It shall be sprinkled with oil and fried in a frying pan. Then it shall be offered hot, as a most sweet odor to the Lord,

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by the priest who by law succeeds his father. And it shall be entirely burned on the altar.

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For every sacrifice of the priest shall be consumed by fire; neither shall anyone eat from it.

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Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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Say to Aaron and his sons: This is the law of the victim for sin. In the place where the holocaust is offered, it shall be immolated in the sight of the Lord. It is the Holy of holies.

Leviticus 6:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Leviticus 6:22 say?
Leviticus 6:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “by the priest who by law succeeds his father. And it shall be entirely burned on the altar. ”
Where is Leviticus 6:22 in the Bible?
Leviticus 6:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 6, verse 22.
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 6:22.
What translation should I read Leviticus 6:22 in?
Leviticus 6:22 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 6:22?
Leviticus 6:22 reads (CPDV): “by the priest who by law succeeds his father. And it shall be entirely burned on the altar. ” 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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