Leviticus 8:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 8:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 8:21 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he washed the inwards and the legs in water; and Moses burnt the whole ram upon the altar: it was a burnt sacrifice ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 8:21 — KJV
“And he washed the inwards and the legs in water; and Moses burnt the whole ram upon the altar: it was a burnt sacrifice for a sweet savour, and an offering made by fire unto the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.”
— Leviticus 8:21 (KJV)
Leviticus 8:21 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 8:21
“But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 8:21: inwards, legs, water
“But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the priest shall bring it all, and burn it upon the altar: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 8:21: inwards, legs, water
“And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a burnt offering unto the LORD: it is a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 8:21: burnt, whole, ram
“And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish:”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 8:21: burnt, ram, sacrifice
“But ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: one bullock, one ram, seven lambs of the first year without blemish:”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 8:21: burnt, ram, sacrifice
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