Leviticus 9:21 cpdv — Aaron separated their breasts and the right shoulders, lifting them up in the sight of the Lord, as Moses had instructe…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Aaron separated their breasts and the right shoulders, lifting them up in the sight of the Lord, as Moses had instructed. "

— Leviticus 9:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 9 — Context

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He also immolated the ox, as well as the ram, as peace offerings for the people. And his sons brought him the blood, which he poured out upon the altar all around.

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Then the fat of the ox, and the rump of the ram, and the two little kidneys with their fat, and the mesh of the liver,

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they placed upon the breasts. And when the fat had been burned upon the altar,

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Aaron separated their breasts and the right shoulders, lifting them up in the sight of the Lord, as Moses had instructed.

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And extending his hands to the people, he blessed them. And so, the victims for sin, and the holocausts, and the peace offerings being completed, he descended.

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Then Moses and Aaron entered the tabernacle of the testimony, and afterwards came out and blessed the people. And the glory of the Lord appeared to the entire multitude.

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And, behold, a fire from the Lord devoured the holocaust, and the fat which was on the altar. When the crowd had seen this, they praised the Lord, falling on their faces.

Leviticus 9:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 9:21 say?
Leviticus 9:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Aaron separated their breasts and the right shoulders, lifting them up in the sight of the Lord, as Moses had instructed. ”
Where is Leviticus 9:21 in the Bible?
Leviticus 9:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 9, verse 21.
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 9:21.
What translation should I read Leviticus 9:21 in?
Leviticus 9:21 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 9:21?
Leviticus 9:21 reads (CPDV): “Aaron separated their breasts and the right shoulders, lifting them up in the sight of the Lord, as Moses had instructed. ” 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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