Leviticus 8:16 bbe — And he took all the fat on the inside parts, and the fat on the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, to be burned…

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"And he took all the fat on the inside parts, and the fat on the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, to be burned on the altar;"

— Leviticus 8:16, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 8 — Context

13

Then he took Aaron's sons, clothing them with the coats, and putting the bands round them, and the head-dresses on their heads, as the Lord had given him orders.

14

And he took the ox of the sin-offering: and Aaron and his sons put their hands on the head of the ox,

15

And he put it to death; and Moses took the blood and put it on the horns of the altar and round it with his finger, and made the altar clean, draining out the blood at the base of the altar; so he made it holy, taking away what was unclean.

16

And he took all the fat on the inside parts, and the fat on the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, to be burned on the altar;

17

But the ox, with its skin and its flesh and its waste, was burned with fire outside the tent-circle, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

18

And he put the male sheep of the burned offering before the Lord, and Aaron and his sons put their hands on its head,

19

And he put it to death; and Moses put some of the blood on and round the altar.

Leviticus 8:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 8:16 say?
Leviticus 8:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he took all the fat on the inside parts, and the fat on the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, to be burned on the altar;”
Where is Leviticus 8:16 in the Bible?
Leviticus 8:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 8, verse 16.
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 8:16.
What translation should I read Leviticus 8:16 in?
Leviticus 8:16 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 8:16?
Leviticus 8:16 reads (BBE): “And he took all the fat on the inside parts, and the fat on the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, to be burned on the altar;” 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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