Leviticus 7:7 bbe — As is the sin-offering, so is the offering for wrongdoing; there is one law for them: the priest who makes the offering…

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"As is the sin-offering, so is the offering for wrongdoing; there is one law for them: the priest who makes the offering to take away sin, he is to have it."

— Leviticus 7:7, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 7 — Context

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And the two kidneys, and the fat on them, which is by the top of the legs, and the fat joining the liver and the kidneys, he is to take away:

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They are to be burned by the priest on the altar for an offering made by fire to the Lord: it is an offering for wrongdoing.

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Every male among the priests may have it as food in a holy place: it is most holy.

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As is the sin-offering, so is the offering for wrongdoing; there is one law for them: the priest who makes the offering to take away sin, he is to have it.

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And the priest offering any man's burned offering for him, may have the skin of the burned offering which is offered by him.

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And every meal offering which is cooked in the oven and everything made in a cooking pot or on a flat plate, is for the priest by whom it is offered.

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And every meal offering, mixed with oil or dry, is for all the sons of Aaron in equal measure.

Leviticus 7:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 7:7 say?
Leviticus 7:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “As is the sin-offering, so is the offering for wrongdoing; there is one law for them: the priest who makes the offering to take away sin, he is to have it.”
Where is Leviticus 7:7 in the Bible?
Leviticus 7:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 7, verse 7.
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 7:7.
What translation should I read Leviticus 7:7 in?
Leviticus 7:7 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 7:7?
Leviticus 7:7 reads (BBE): “As is the sin-offering, so is the offering for wrongdoing; there is one law for them: the priest who makes the offering to take away sin, he is to have it.” 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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