Leviticus 9:8 bbe — So Aaron came near to the altar and put to death the ox for the sin-offering for himself;

Bible in Basic English

"So Aaron came near to the altar and put to death the ox for the sin-offering for himself;"

— Leviticus 9:8, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 9 — Context

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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.

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And Moses said to Aaron, Come near to the altar and make your sin-offering and your burned offering to take away your sin and the sin of the people, and make the people's offering to take away their sin; as the Lord has given orders.

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So Aaron came near to the altar and put to death the ox for the sin-offering for himself;

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And the sons of Aaron gave him the blood and he put his finger in the blood and put it on the horns of the altar, draining out the blood at the base of the altar;

10

But the fat and the kidneys and the fat on the liver of the sin-offering were burned by him on the altar as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

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And the flesh and the skin were burned with fire outside the tent-circle;

Leviticus 9:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 9:8 say?
Leviticus 9:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So Aaron came near to the altar and put to death the ox for the sin-offering for himself;”
Where is Leviticus 9:8 in the Bible?
Leviticus 9:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 9, verse 8.
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 9:8.
What translation should I read Leviticus 9:8 in?
Leviticus 9:8 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 9:8?
Leviticus 9:8 reads (BBE): “So Aaron came near to the altar and put to death the ox for the sin-offering for himself;” 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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