Leviticus 8:20 nasb — When he had cut the ram into its pieces, Moses offered up the head and the pieces and the suet in smoke.

NASB

"When he had cut the ram into its pieces, Moses offered up the head and the pieces and the suet in smoke."

— Leviticus 8:20, NASB

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Leviticus 8 — Context

17

But the bull and its hide and its flesh and its refuse he burned in the fire outside the camp, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

18

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

19

Moses slaughtered it and sprinkled the blood around on the altar.

20

When he had cut the ram into its pieces, Moses offered up the head and the pieces and the suet in smoke.

21

After he had washed the entrails and the legs with water, Moses offered up the whole ram in smoke on the altar. It was a burnt offering for a soothing aroma; it was an offering by fire to the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

22

Then he presented the second ram, the ram of ordination, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram.

23

Moses slaughtered it and took some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron's right ear, and on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot.

Leviticus 8:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 8:20 say?
Leviticus 8:20 in the NASB reads: “When he had cut the ram into its pieces, Moses offered up the head and the pieces and the suet in smoke.”
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 (NASB): “When he had cut the ram into its pieces, Moses offered up the head and the pieces and the suet in smoke.” 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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