Leviticus 7:31 bbe — And the fat is to be burned by the priest on the altar, but the breast is for Aaron and his sons.

Bible in Basic English

"And the fat is to be burned by the priest on the altar, but the breast is for Aaron and his sons."

— Leviticus 7:31, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 7 — Context

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And the Lord said to Moses,

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Say to the children of Israel: He who makes a peace-offering to the Lord, is to give an offering to the Lord out of his peace-offering:

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He himself is to take to the Lord the offering made by fire, even the fat with the breast, so that the breast may be waved for a wave offering before the Lord.

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And the fat is to be burned by the priest on the altar, but the breast is for Aaron and his sons.

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And the right leg you are to give to the priest for an offering to be lifted up out of what is given for your peace-offerings.

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That man, among the sons of Aaron, by whom the blood of the peace-offering and the fat are offered, is to have the right leg for his part.

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For the breast which is waved and the right leg which is lifted up on high I have taken from the children of Israel, from their peace-offerings, and have given them to Aaron the priest and to his sons as their right for ever from the children of Israel.

Leviticus 7:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 7:31 say?
Leviticus 7:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the fat is to be burned by the priest on the altar, but the breast is for Aaron and his sons.”
Where is Leviticus 7:31 in the Bible?
Leviticus 7:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 7, verse 31.
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 7:31.
What translation should I read Leviticus 7:31 in?
Leviticus 7:31 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 7:31?
Leviticus 7:31 reads (BBE): “And the fat is to be burned by the priest on the altar, but the breast is for Aaron and his sons.” 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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