Leviticus 4:29
Leviticus 4:29 in Multiple Translations
He is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it at the place of the burnt offering.
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, and slay the sin offering in the place of the burnt offering.
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin-offering, and kill the sin-offering in the place of burnt-offering.
And he is to put his hand on the head of the sin-offering and put it to death in the place where they put to death the burned offering.
He must put his hand on the head of the sin offering and kill it at the place of the burnt offering.
And he shall lay his hand vpon the head of the sinne offring, and slay the sinne offring in the place of burnt offring.
and he hath laid his hand on the head of the sin-offering, and hath slaughtered the sin-offering in the place of the burnt-offering.
He shall lay his hand on the head of the sin offering, and kill the sin offering in the place of burnt offering.
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin-offering, and slay the sin-offering in the place of the burnt-offering.
And he shall put his hand upon the head of the victim that is for sin, and shall immolate it in the place of the holocaust.
He must lay his hands on the goat’s head and slaughter it at the place where they slaughter the animals that will be completely burned on the altar, and catch some of the blood in a bowl.
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Leviticus 4:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/סָמַךְ֙
אֶת
יָד֔/וֹ
עַ֖ל
רֹ֣אשׁ
הַֽ/חַטָּ֑את
וְ/שָׁחַט֙
אֶת
הַ֣/חַטָּ֔את
בִּ/מְק֖וֹם
הָ/עֹלָֽה
וְ/סָמַךְ֙
çâmak
H5564
to support
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יָד֔/וֹ
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs | Suff
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
רֹ֣אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-ms
הַֽ/חַטָּ֑את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
Art | N-fs
וְ/שָׁחַט֙
shâchaṭ
H7819
to slaughter
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ֣/חַטָּ֔את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
Art | N-fs
בִּ/מְק֖וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Prep | N-ms
הָ/עֹלָֽה
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 4:29
וְ/סָמַךְ֙
çâmak
H5564
"to support"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
To support or lean on something, like a person or object, as seen in the Bible where God upholds his people. It means to hold something up or stand firm. This concept appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to lean, lay, rest, support, put, uphold, lean upon 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lean or lay upon, rest upon, lean against 1a2) to support, uphold, sustain 1b) (Niphal) to support or brace oneself 1c) (Piel) to sustain, refresh, revive
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: bear up, establish, (up-) hold, lay, lean, lie hard, put, rest self, set self, stand fast, stay (self), sustain. See also: Genesis 27:37; Judges 16:29; Psalms 3:6.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יָד֔/וֹ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
רֹ֣אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
הַֽ/חַטָּ֑את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
Art | N-fs
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
וְ/שָׁחַט֙
shâchaṭ
H7819
"to slaughter"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This Hebrew word means to slaughter, often used in the context of sacrifice or massacre, as seen in the KJV translations of kill, offer, or slay.
Definition: v 1) to kill, slaughter, beat 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter 1a1a) beast for food 1a1b) sacrifice 1a1c) person in human sacrifice 1a1d) beaten, hammered (of shekels) 1b) (Niphal) to be slaughtered, be slain (of food or sacrifice) Also means: sha.chat (שָׁחוּט "beaten" H7820)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: kill, offer, shoot out, slay, slaughter. See also: Genesis 22:10; Leviticus 16:15; Isaiah 22:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ֣/חַטָּ֔את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
Art | N-fs
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
בִּ/מְק֖וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Prep | N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
הָ/עֹלָֽה
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
Study Notes — Leviticus 4:29
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- Leviticus 4:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:29
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 4:29
- Sermons on Leviticus 4:29
Context — Laws for Sin Offerings
27And if one of the common people sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the LORD’s commandments, he incurs guilt.
28When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for that sin.
29He is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it at the place of the burnt offering.
30Then the priest is to take some of its blood with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. 31Then he is to remove all the fat, just as it is removed from the peace offering, and the priest is to burn it on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him, and he will be forgiven.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 4:4 | He must bring the bull to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, lay his hand on the bull’s head, and slaughter it before the LORD. |
| 2 | Leviticus 4:24 | He is to lay his hand on the head of the goat and slaughter it at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered before the LORD. It is a sin offering. |
| 3 | Leviticus 1:4 | He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. |
| 4 | Leviticus 4:15 | The elders of the congregation are to lay their hands on the bull’s head before the LORD, and it shall be slaughtered before the LORD. |
| 5 | Leviticus 4:33 | And he is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it as a sin offering at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered. |
| 6 | Hebrews 10:4–14 | because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me. In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight. Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’” In the passage above He says, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not desire, nor did You delight in them” (although they are offered according to the law). Then He adds, “Here I am, I have come to do Your will.” He takes away the first to establish the second. And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified. |
Leviticus 4:29 Summary
In Leviticus 4:29, we see a powerful picture of atonement, where an individual lays their hands on the head of a sin offering, symbolizing the transfer of guilt. This act reminds us that our sins require a sacrifice, but God provides a way of forgiveness through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Romans 3:25). Just as the sin offering was slaughtered at the place of the burnt offering, Christ was crucified on the cross, bearing our sins and offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice (Hebrews 10:10). By trusting in Christ's atoning work, we can experience forgiveness and cleansing from our sins, just like the individual in this verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of laying hands on the head of the sin offering in Leviticus 4:29?
Laying hands on the head of the sin offering symbolizes the transfer of guilt from the individual to the animal, as seen in Leviticus 1:4, and is a powerful reminder of the substitutionary nature of Christ's sacrifice, as described in Romans 3:25.
Why was the sin offering slaughtered at the place of the burnt offering?
The sin offering was slaughtered at the place of the burnt offering because it was a sacred act that required a sacred space, emphasizing the gravity of sin and the need for atonement, as highlighted in Hebrews 13:11-12.
How does this verse relate to the concept of atonement in the Bible?
This verse is a crucial part of the Levitical system of atonement, which ultimately points to the perfect atonement achieved by Jesus Christ, as described in Hebrews 10:10, where He became the ultimate sin offering for humanity.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
This verse reveals God's holiness and justice, as He requires a sacrifice for sin, but also His mercy and love, as He provides a means of atonement, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, where God describes Himself as both just and merciful.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of substitutionary atonement to my own life, recognizing that Christ has taken my place and borne my sins?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's holiness, as reflected in the sacred rituals of the Old Testament?
- In what ways can I identify with the individual in Leviticus 4:29, who is bringing a sin offering, and how can I apply the lessons of this verse to my own experiences of guilt and shame?
- What are some practical ways I can 'lay my hands' on Christ, symbolically transferring my guilt and shame to Him, and how can I trust in His atoning work on my behalf?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:29
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering,.... His right hand, as the Targum of Jonathan; not the priest that shall offer it, but the man that has sinned, that brings it, thereby
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:29
And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; If any one
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:29
Leviticus 4:29 And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, and slay the sin offering in the place of the burnt offering.Ver. 29. And slay the sin offering.] That is, the priest shall: for no man might offer his own sacrifice upon pain of death; as is afore noted.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:29
(29-31) And he shall lay.—The ritual prescribed in these verses is the same as that ordained in the case of the sin offering of the prince (Leviticus 4:24-26). In Leviticus 4:31, however, the phrase, “for a sweet savour unto the Lord,” is added to the burning of the fat pieces of the victim, which does not occur at the sin offering of the high priest, the congregation, or the prince (comp. Leviticus 4:10; Leviticus 4:19; Leviticus 4:26), but is used at burnt offerings (Leviticus 1:9; Leviticus 1:13) and peace offerings (Leviticus 3:5; Leviticus 3:16). It is supposed by some that these words are designedly used in connection with the least costly sin offering, to indicate that the humblest gift of the humblest person, if sincerely offered, is as acceptable to God as the most costly offering of the most exalted in the land.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:29
27–35. The Sin-Offering for one of the common people (Heb. ‘people of the land’), a she-goat or a lamb The she-goat (Leviticus 4:28), according to Numbers 15:27, was to be of the first year. The lamb (Leviticus 4:32) was also to be a female. The ritual is the same for both animals, and like that of the offering of the ruler. The reason for treating the two in separate paragraphs is the same as in the case of the Peace-Offering.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 4:29
SIN OF A PRIVATE PERSON, Leviticus 4:27-35.The only difference between the method of expiating the sin of a private person and that of a ruler is, that the offering of the former being a female kid
Sermons on Leviticus 4:29
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(Exodus) Exodus 29:10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of laying on of hands in the Old Testament sacrificial system. He emphasizes that laying hands on an animal was a form of identifi |
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Study Notes - the Tabernacle by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the purpose and typology of the tabernacle, highlighting how God used offerings and rituals to mend the broken fellowship with sinful man. The tabernacl |
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A Completed Sacrifice by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the significance of Jesus as the completed sacrifice, drawing a parallel between the Old Testament practice of laying hands on the burnt offering for atone |
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Marriage- the Picture of Christ and His Church by Francis Chan | This sermon emphasizes the profound mystery of Christ-centered relationships, highlighting how earthly marriages are a reflection of the eternal relationship between Christ and the |
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He Is Able (2 of 2) - 1955 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher recounts a story about a criminal named Connell who was sentenced to death. The preacher, Philip Dodridge, tried his best to save Connell by using all |
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Drawing Near or Drawing Back? by David Guzik | David Guzik emphasizes the choice between drawing near to God or drawing back, as presented in Hebrews chapter 10. He addresses the discouragement faced by early Christians, urging |
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The First Believer by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the events of the first Easter morning as described in John chapter 20. He emphasizes that Jesus was committed to teaching his disciples abou |