Leviticus 9:21 kjv — And the breasts and the right shoulder Aaron waved for a wave offering before the Lord; as Moses commanded.

King James Version

"And the breasts and the right shoulder Aaron waved for a wave offering before the Lord; as Moses commanded."

— Leviticus 9:21, King James Version

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Leviticus 9 — Context

18

He slew also the bullock and the ram for a sacrifice of peace offerings, which was for the people: and Aaron’s sons presented unto him the blood, which he sprinkled upon the altar round about,

19

And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver:

20

And they put the fat upon the breasts, and he burnt the fat upon the altar:

21

And the breasts and the right shoulder Aaron waved for a wave offering before the Lord; as Moses commanded.

22

And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.

23

And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the glory of the Lord appeared unto all the people.

24

And there came a fire out from before the Lord, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: which when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces.

Leviticus 9:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 9:21 say?
Leviticus 9:21 in the King James Version reads: “And the breasts and the right shoulder Aaron waved for a wave offering before the Lord; as Moses commanded.”
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 (KJV): “And the breasts and the right shoulder Aaron waved for a wave offering before the Lord; as Moses commanded.” 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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