Leviticus 8:20 net — Then he cut the ram into parts, and Moses offered the head, the parts, and the suet up in smoke,

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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 8:20, NET Bible

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Leviticus 8 — Context

17

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.

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

but the entrails and the legs he washed with water, and Moses offered the whole ram up in smoke on the altar– it was a burnt offering for a soothing aroma, a gift 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

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and he slaughtered it. Moses then took some of its blood and put it on Aaron’s right earlobe, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot.

Leviticus 8:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Leviticus 8:20 say?
Leviticus 8:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Then he cut the ram into parts, and Moses offered the head, the parts, and the suet up 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 (NET): “Then he cut the ram into parts, and Moses offered the head, the parts, and the suet up 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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