Leviticus 8:20 cpdv — And cutting the ram into pieces, he burned its head, and the limbs, and the fat in the fire,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And cutting the ram into pieces, he burned its head, and the limbs, and the fat in the fire, "

— Leviticus 8:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 8 — Context

17

And the calf with the skin, and the flesh, and the dung, he burned beyond the camp, just as the Lord had instructed.

18

He also offered a ram as a holocaust. And when Aaron and his sons had imposed their hands upon its head,

19

he immolated it, and he poured out its blood around the altar.

20

And cutting the ram into pieces, he burned its head, and the limbs, and the fat in the fire,

21

having first washed the intestines and the feet. And then he burned the whole of the ram upon the altar, because it was a holocaust of most sweet odor to the Lord, just as he had instructed him.

22

He also offered the second ram, as a consecration of priests. And Aaron and his sons placed their hands upon its head.

23

And when Moses had immolated it, taking up some of its blood, he touched the tip of Aaron’s right ear, and the thumb of his right hand, and similarly also his foot.

Leviticus 8:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 8:20 say?
Leviticus 8:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And cutting the ram into pieces, he burned its head, and the limbs, and the fat in the fire, ”
Where is Leviticus 8:20 in the Bible?
Leviticus 8:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 8, verse 20.
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 8:20.
What translation should I read Leviticus 8:20 in?
Leviticus 8:20 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 8:20?
Leviticus 8:20 reads (CPDV): “And cutting the ram into pieces, he burned its head, and the limbs, and the fat in the fire, ” 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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