Leviticus 7:31 nasb — 'The priest shall offer up the fat in smoke on the altar, but the breast shall belong to Aaron and his sons.

NASB

"'The priest shall offer up the fat in smoke on the altar, but the breast shall belong to Aaron and his sons."

— Leviticus 7:31, NASB

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Leviticus 7 — Context

28

Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

29

"Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'He who offers the sacrifice of his peace offerings to the LORD shall bring his offering to the LORD from the sacrifice of his peace offerings.

30

'His own hands are to bring offerings by fire to the LORD. He shall bring the fat with the breast, that the breast may be presented as a wave offering before the LORD.

31

'The priest shall offer up the fat in smoke on the altar, but the breast shall belong to Aaron and his sons.

32

'You shall give the right thigh to the priest as a contribution from the sacrifices of your peace offerings.

33

'The one among the sons of Aaron who offers the blood of the peace offerings and the fat, the right thigh shall be his as his portion.

34

'For I have taken the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution from the sons of Israel from the sacrifices of their peace offerings, and have given them to Aaron the priest and to his sons as their due forever from the sons of Israel.

Leviticus 7:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 7:31 say?
Leviticus 7:31 in the NASB reads: “'The priest shall offer up the fat in smoke on the altar, but the breast shall belong to 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 (NASB): “'The priest shall offer up the fat in smoke on the altar, but the breast shall belong to 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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