Leviticus 6:23 kjva — For every meat offering for the priest shall be wholly burnt: it shall not be eaten.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For every meat offering for the priest shall be wholly burnt: it shall not be eaten."

— Leviticus 6:23, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 6 — Context

20

This is the offering of Aaron and of his sons, which they shall offer unto the Lord in the day when he is anointed; the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a meat offering perpetual, half of it in the morning, and half thereof at night.

21

In a pan it shall be made with oil; and when it is baken, thou shalt bring it in: and the baken pieces of the meat offering shalt thou offer for a sweet savour unto the Lord.

22

And the priest of his sons that is anointed in his stead shall offer it: it is a statute for ever unto the Lord; it shall be wholly burnt.

23

For every meat offering for the priest shall be wholly burnt: it shall not be eaten.

24

And the Lord 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 the Lord: it is most holy.

26

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

Leviticus 6:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 6:23 say?
Leviticus 6:23 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For every meat offering for 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 (KJVA): “For every meat offering for 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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