Leviticus 8:18 kjv — And he brought the ram for the burnt offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram.

King James Version

"And he brought the ram for the burnt offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram."

— Leviticus 8:18, King James Version

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Leviticus 8 — Context

15

And he slew it; and Moses took the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar round about with his finger, and purified the altar, and poured the blood at the bottom of the altar, and sanctified it, to make reconciliation upon it.

16

And he took all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses burned it upon the altar.

17

But the bullock, and his hide, his flesh, and his dung, he burnt with fire without the camp; as the Lord commanded Moses.

18

And he brought the ram for the burnt offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram.

19

And he killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about.

20

And he cut the ram into pieces; and Moses burnt the head, and the pieces, and the fat.

21

And he washed the inwards and the legs in water; and Moses burnt the whole ram upon the altar: it was a burnt sacrifice for a sweet savour, and an offering made by fire unto the Lord; as the Lord commanded Moses.

Leviticus 8:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 8:18 say?
Leviticus 8:18 in the King James Version reads: “And he brought the ram for the burnt offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram.”
Where is Leviticus 8:18 in the Bible?
Leviticus 8:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 8, verse 18.
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 8:18.
What translation should I read Leviticus 8:18 in?
Leviticus 8:18 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 8:18?
Leviticus 8:18 reads (KJV): “And he brought the ram for the burnt offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram.” 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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