Leviticus 6:29 nasb — 'Every male among the priests may eat of it; it is most holy.

NASB

"'Every male among the priests may eat of it; it is most holy."

— Leviticus 6:29, NASB

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Leviticus 6 — Context

26

'The priest who offers it for sin shall eat it. It shall be eaten in a holy place, in the court of the tent of meeting.

27

'Anyone who touches its flesh will become consecrated; and when any of its blood splashes on a garment, in a holy place you shall wash what was splashed on.

28

'Also the earthenware vessel in which it was boiled shall be broken; and if it was boiled in a bronze vessel, then it shall be scoured and rinsed in water.

29

'Every male among the priests may eat of it; it is most holy.

30

'But no sin offering of which any of the blood is brought into the tent of meeting to make atonement in the holy place shall be eaten; it shall be burned with fire.

Leviticus 6:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 6:29 say?
Leviticus 6:29 in the NASB reads: “'Every male among the priests may eat of it; it is most holy.”
Where is Leviticus 6:29 in the Bible?
Leviticus 6:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 6, verse 29.
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 6:29.
What translation should I read Leviticus 6:29 in?
Leviticus 6:29 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 6:29?
Leviticus 6:29 reads (NASB): “'Every male among the priests may eat of it; it is most holy.” 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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