Leviticus 8:17 net — but the rest of the bull– its hide, its flesh, and its dung– he completely burned up outside the camp just as the LORD…

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"but the rest of the bull– its hide, its flesh, and its dung– he completely burned up outside the camp just as the LORD had commanded Moses."

— Leviticus 8:17, NET Bible

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Leviticus 8 — Context

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Consecration Offerings Then he brought near the sin offering bull and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the sin offering bull,

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and he slaughtered it. Moses then took the blood and put it all around on the horns of the altar with his finger and purified the altar, and he poured out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar and so consecrated it to make atonement on it.

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Then he took all the fat on the entrails, the protruding lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys and their fat, and Moses offered it all up in smoke on the altar,

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but the rest of the bull– its hide, its flesh, and its dung– he completely burned up outside the camp just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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Then he presented the burnt offering ram and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram,

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and he slaughtered it. Moses then splashed the blood against the altar’s sides.

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Then he cut the ram into parts, and Moses offered the head, the parts, and the suet up in smoke,

Leviticus 8:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 8:17 say?
Leviticus 8:17 in the NET Bible reads: “but the rest of the bull– its hide, its flesh, and its dung– he completely burned up outside the camp just as the LORD had commanded Moses.”
Where is Leviticus 8:17 in the Bible?
Leviticus 8:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 8, verse 17.
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 8:17.
What translation should I read Leviticus 8:17 in?
Leviticus 8:17 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 8:17?
Leviticus 8:17 reads (NET): “but the rest of the bull– its hide, its flesh, and its dung– he completely burned up outside the camp just as the LORD had commanded Moses.” 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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