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Leviticus 22:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows God directly communicating with Moses to give him important instructions.

📚 Historical Context

Leviticus 22:17 is part of the book of Leviticus, which records laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai during the Israelites' wilderness journey after their exodus from Egypt around the 15th century BC. This verse serves as an introduction to specific instructions about acceptable offerings and priestly duties, emphasizing God's desire for holiness and order among His people. It reflects the covenant relationship where God communicated directly with Moses as the leader of Israel to guide their worship and daily life.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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