Leviticus 8:16 web — He took all the fat that was on the innards, and the cover of the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat; and Moses…

World English Bible

"He took all the fat that was on the innards, and the cover of the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat; and Moses burned it on the altar."

— Leviticus 8:16, World English Bible

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Leviticus 8 — Context

13

Moses brought Aaron's sons, and clothed them with coats, and tied sashes on them, and put headbands on them; as Yahweh commanded Moses.

14

He brought the bull of the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the bull of the sin offering.

15

He killed it; and Moses took the blood, and put it around on the horns of the altar with his finger, and purified the altar, and poured out the blood at the base of the altar, and sanctified it, to make atonement for it.

16

He took all the fat that was on the innards, and the cover of the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat; and Moses burned it on the altar.

17

But the bull, and its skin, and its flesh, and its dung, he burned with fire outside the camp; as Yahweh commanded Moses.

18

He presented the ram of the burnt offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram.

19

He killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood around on the altar.

Leviticus 8:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 8:16 say?
Leviticus 8:16 in the World English Bible reads: “He took all the fat that was on the innards, and the cover of the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat; and Moses burned it 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 (WEB): “He took all the fat that was on the innards, and the cover of the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat; and Moses burned it 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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