Leviticus 8:22 cpdv — He also offered the second ram, as a consecration of priests. And Aaron and his sons placed their hands upon its head.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Leviticus 8:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 8 — Context

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.

24

He also offered the sons of Aaron. And when, from the blood of the ram which was immolated, he had touched the tip of the right ear of each one, and the thumbs of their right hands, as well as their feet, he poured out the remainder upon the altar all around.

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Yet truly, the fat, and the rump, and all the fat that covers the intestines, and the mesh of the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, and the right shoulder, he separated.

Leviticus 8:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 8:22 say?
Leviticus 8:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He also offered the second ram, as a consecration of priests. And Aaron and his sons placed their hands upon its head. ”
Where is Leviticus 8:22 in the Bible?
Leviticus 8:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 8, verse 22.
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 8:22.
What translation should I read Leviticus 8:22 in?
Leviticus 8:22 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 8:22?
Leviticus 8:22 reads (CPDV): “He also offered the second ram, as a consecration of priests. And Aaron and his sons placed their hands upon its head. ” 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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