Leviticus 1:15
Leviticus 1:15 in Multiple Translations
Then the priest shall bring it to the altar, twist off its head, and burn it on the altar; its blood should be drained out on the side of the altar.
And the priest shall bring it unto the altar, and wring off his head, and burn it on the altar; and the blood thereof shall be wrung out at the side of the altar:
And the priest shall bring it unto the altar, and wring off its head, and burn it on the altar; and the blood thereof shall be drained out on the side of the altar;
And the priest is to take it to the altar, and after its head has been twisted off, it is to be burned on the altar, and its blood drained out on the side of the altar:
The priest shall take it to the altar, twist off its head, and burn it on the altar. Its blood shall be drained out on the side of the altar.
And the Priest shall bring it vnto the altar, and wring the necke of it asunder, and burne it on the altar: and the blood thereof shall bee shed vpon the side of the altar.
and the priest hath brought it near unto the altar, and hath wrung off its head, and hath made perfume on the altar, and its blood hath been wrung out by the side of the altar;
The priest shall bring it to the altar, and wring off its head, and burn it on the altar; and its blood shall be drained out on the side of the altar;
And the priest shall bring it to the altar, and wring off its head, and burn it on the altar: and its blood shall be wrung out at the side of the altar:
The priest shall offer it at the altar: and twisting back the neck, and breaking the place of the wound, he shall make the blood run down upon the brim of the altar.
The priest will take it to the altar and wring/twist off its head. Then he will burn the head on the altar. He will drain out the bird’s blood onto the side of the altar.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 1:15
Study Notes — Leviticus 1:15
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- Leviticus 1:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 1:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 1:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 1:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 1:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 1:15
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 1:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 1:15
- Sermons on Leviticus 1:15
Context — Laws for Burnt Offerings
15Then the priest shall bring it to the altar, twist off its head, and burn it on the altar; its blood should be drained out on the side of the altar.
16And he is to remove the crop with its contents and throw it to the east side of the altar, in the place for ashes. 17He shall tear it open by its wings, without dividing the bird completely. And the priest is to burn it on the altar atop the burning wood. It is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 5:8–9 | He is to bring them to the priest, who shall first present the one for the sin offering. He is to twist its head at the front of its neck without severing it; then he is to sprinkle some of the blood of the sin offering on the side of the altar, while the rest of the blood is drained out at the base of the altar. It is a sin offering. |
| 2 | Psalms 22:21 | Save me from the mouth of the lion; at the horns of the wild oxen You have answered me! |
| 3 | 1 John 2:27 | And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught. |
| 4 | Psalms 69:1–21 | Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck. I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me. I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God. Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me— my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay. You know my folly, O God, and my guilt is not hidden from You. May those who hope in You not be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of Hosts; may those who seek You not be dishonored through me, O God of Israel. For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face. I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons, because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me. I wept and fasted, but it brought me reproach. I made sackcloth my clothing, and I was sport to them. Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards. But my prayer to You, O LORD, is for a time of favor. In Your abundant loving devotion, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation. Rescue me from the mire and do not let me sink; deliver me from my foes and out of the deep waters. Do not let the floods engulf me or the depths swallow me up; let not the Pit close its mouth over me. Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion. Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly! Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes. You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You. Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst. |
| 5 | Matthew 26:1–27 | When Jesus had finished saying all these things, He told His disciples, “You know that the Passover is two days away, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.” While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.” Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me. The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me. By pouring this perfume on Me, she has prepared My body for burial. Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.” Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover. When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples. And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?” Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me. The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.” Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.” While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. |
| 6 | Isaiah 53:4–5 | Surely He took on our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken by God, struck down and afflicted. But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. |
| 7 | Psalms 22:1 | My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? |
| 8 | Isaiah 53:10 | Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. |
Leviticus 1:15 Summary
This verse describes how a priest would prepare a bird for a burnt offering to God. The priest had to twist off the bird's head and drain its blood on the side of the altar before burning the rest of the bird. This process teaches us about the seriousness of sin and the need for something or someone to pay for our sins, as seen in Romans 3:25. It points forward to Jesus Christ, who shed his blood to forgive our sins, much like the shedding of blood in the Old Testament, as mentioned in Hebrews 9:22, emphasizing the importance of blood in atonement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of twisting off the head of the bird in Leviticus 1:15?
The act of twisting off the head symbolized the separation of the bird's life from its body, emphasizing the gravity of sin and the need for atonement, as seen in Leviticus 17:11, where life is in the blood.
Why was the blood of the bird drained out on the side of the altar?
The blood being drained out signified the shedding of blood for the remission of sins, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as mentioned in Hebrews 9:22, where without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.
What kind of birds were acceptable for a burnt offering according to Leviticus 1:14-15?
The birds acceptable for a burnt offering were turtledoves or young pigeons, as specified in Leviticus 1:14, highlighting God's attention to detail in the sacrificial system, which foreshadowed the perfection of Christ's sacrifice in the New Testament, such as Ephesians 5:2.
How does the process described in Leviticus 1:15 relate to our worship today?
While the specific rituals of the Old Testament are not directly applicable today, the principles of surrender, atonement, and pleasing God with our offerings (Romans 12:1-2) remain essential in our worship, demonstrating our gratitude for God's mercy and grace, as seen in Psalm 51:17.
Reflection Questions
- What does the detail of the priest's actions in Leviticus 1:15 teach us about the importance of following God's instructions in our worship?
- How does the concept of atonement through the shedding of blood in this verse relate to the sacrifices we are called to make in our Christian walk, as described in Romans 12:1?
- In what ways can we, like the priest, ensure that our worship is a pleasing aroma to the Lord, considering the teachings of John 4:24 and the importance of worshiping in spirit and truth?
- What reflections on sin, forgiveness, and the cost of redemption can be drawn from the act of twisting off the bird's head and draining its blood, in light of Hebrews 10:4 and the limitations of the Old Testament sacrificial system?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 1:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 1:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 1:15
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 1:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 1:15
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 1:15
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 1:15
Sermons on Leviticus 1:15
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Isaiah (Part 5) - Sin-Offering by Ron Bailey | In this sermon, the speaker discusses two stories written by C.S. Lewis, "Out of the Silent Planet" and "Perelandra," which depict the creation of new worlds and the threat of evil |
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The Messianic Psalms - Psalm 22 (1) by Chip Brogden | In this sermon, Chip Brogdon continues his series on the Messianic Psalms. He focuses on Psalm 22, which provides insight into the crucifixion of Jesus. The sermon emphasizes that |
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The Messianic Psalms - Psalm 22 (2) by Chip Brogden | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of endurance and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. He emphasizes that Jesus endured the cross and despised the shame for the jo |
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A Rejoicing That Is Deeper Than Knowledge by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of finding joy and peace in God even in the midst of despair and difficult circumstances. It highlights the power of God's whisper to our hear |
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He Destroyed the Grave by Michael Koulianos | Michael Koulianos passionately preaches about the resurrection of Christ, emphasizing its profound significance and the mystery of God becoming man. He connects the resurrection to |
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No Dirty Dogs Shall Ever Trample Upon That Golden Pavement by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the stark contrast between the holiness of heaven and the unholiness of sinful people, using vivid animal imagery to describe the nature of the unholy. He |
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(Titus - Part 19): The Grace of God I by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the inability of the human race to rise to the teachings of great teachers and religions due to the inherent bad nature of human beings. How |






