Leviticus 9:3 bbe — And say to the children of Israel: Take a he-goat for a sin-offering, and a young ox and a lamb, in their first year, w…

Bible in Basic English

"And say to the children of Israel: Take a he-goat for a sin-offering, and a young ox and a lamb, in their first year, without any mark on them, for a burned offering;"

— Leviticus 9:3, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 9 — Context

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And on the eighth day Moses sent for Aaron and his sons and the responsible men of Israel;

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And he said to Aaron, Take a young ox for a sin-offering and a male sheep for a burned offering, without a mark, and make an offering of them before the Lord.

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And say to the children of Israel: Take a he-goat for a sin-offering, and a young ox and a lamb, in their first year, without any mark on them, for a burned offering;

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And an ox and a male sheep for peace-offerings, to be put to death before the Lord; and a meal offering mixed with oil: for this day you are to see the Lord.

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And they took the things ordered by Moses, before the Tent of meeting, and all the people came near, waiting before the Lord.

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And Moses said, This is what the Lord has said you are to do; and you will see the glory of the Lord.

Leviticus 9:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 9:3 say?
Leviticus 9:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And say to the children of Israel: Take a he-goat for a sin-offering, and a young ox and a lamb, in their first year, without any mark on them, for a burned offering;”
Where is Leviticus 9:3 in the Bible?
Leviticus 9:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 9, verse 3.
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 9:3.
What translation should I read Leviticus 9:3 in?
Leviticus 9:3 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 9:3?
Leviticus 9:3 reads (BBE): “And say to the children of Israel: Take a he-goat for a sin-offering, and a young ox and a lamb, in their first year, without any mark on them, for a burned offering;” 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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