Leviticus 21:16

What does Leviticus 21:16 mean?

Q: What does Leviticus 21:16 mean?

Leviticus 21:16 reads, “And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,” Read it in seven English translations with cross-references and historical context on Devine Scripture.

A plain-English look at Leviticus 21:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

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WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the Lord said to Moses,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jehovah spoke to Moses, saying,

Context

v.15And he shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am Jehovah who sanctifieth him.

v.16This passage

v.17Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed throughout their generations that hath a blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God.

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What does Leviticus 21:16 mean?

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