Leviticus 6:23 asv — And every meal-offering of the priest shall be wholly burnt: it shall not be eaten.

American Standard Version

"And every meal-offering of the priest shall be wholly burnt: it shall not be eaten. "

— Leviticus 6:23, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 6 — Context

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This is the oblation of Aaron and of his sons, which they shall offer unto Jehovah in the day when he is anointed: the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a meal-offering perpetually, half of it in the morning, and half thereof in the evening.

21

On a baking-pan it shall be made with oil; when it is soaked, thou shalt bring it in: in baken pieces shalt thou offer the meal-offering for a sweet savor unto Jehovah.

22

And the anointed priest that shall be in his stead from among his sons shall offer it: by a statute for ever it shall be wholly burnt unto Jehovah.

23

And every meal-offering of the priest shall be wholly burnt: it shall not be eaten.

24

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

25

Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, saying, This is the law of the sin-offering: in the place where the burnt-offering is killed shall the sin-offering be killed before Jehovah: it is most holy.

26

The priest that offereth it for sin shall eat it: in a holy place shall it be eaten, in the court of the tent of meeting.

Leviticus 6:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 6:23 say?
Leviticus 6:23 in the American Standard Version reads: “And every meal-offering of the priest shall be wholly burnt: it shall not be eaten. ”
Where is Leviticus 6:23 in the Bible?
Leviticus 6:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 6, verse 23.
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 6:23.
What translation should I read Leviticus 6:23 in?
Leviticus 6:23 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 6:23?
Leviticus 6:23 reads (ASV): “And every meal-offering of the priest shall be wholly burnt: it shall not be eaten. ” 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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