Leviticus 4:30
Leviticus 4:30 in Multiple Translations
Then 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.
And the priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar.
And the priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt-offering; and all the blood thereof shall he pour out at the base of the altar.
And the priest is to take some of the blood with his finger, and put it on the horns of the altar of burned offering, and all the rest of its blood is to be drained out at the base of the altar.
Then the priest is to take some of its blood with his finger and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the bottom of the altar.
Then the Priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and put it vpon the hornes of the burnt offring altar, and powre all the rest of the blood thereof at the foote of the altar,
'And the priest hath taken of its blood with his finger, and hath put on the horns of the altar of the burnt-offering, and all its blood he doth pour out at the foundation of the altar,
The priest shall take some of its blood with his finger, and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering; and the rest of its blood he shall pour out at the base of the altar.
And the priest shall take of the blood of it with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt-offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar.
And the priest shall take of the blood with his finger, and shall touch the horns of the altar of holocaust, and shall pour out the rest at the foot thereof.
Then the priest must dip one of his fingers in the blood, and put some of it on the projections at the corners of the altar. Then he must pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 4:30
Study Notes — Leviticus 4:30
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- Cross References
- Leviticus 4:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:30
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 4:30
- Sermons on Leviticus 4:30
Context — Laws for Sin Offerings
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. 32If, however, he brings a lamb as a sin offering, he must bring an unblemished female.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 4:7 | The priest must then put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of fragrant incense that is before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting. And he is to pour out the rest of the bull’s blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. |
| 2 | Leviticus 4:25 | Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering 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. |
| 3 | Leviticus 4:34 | Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar. |
| 4 | Romans 8:3–4 | For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh, so that the righteous standard of the law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. |
| 5 | Hebrews 2:10 | In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering. |
| 6 | Romans 10:4 | For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes. |
| 7 | Isaiah 42:21 | The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious. |
Leviticus 4:30 Summary
In Leviticus 4:30, the priest takes some of the blood from the sacrifice and puts it on the horns of the altar, then pours out the rest at the base. This act symbolizes the cleansing of sin and the atonement that God provides for those who repent, much like the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross (John 1:29, Romans 5:8). By following God's instructions for sacrifice, the priest helps to restore the relationship between God and the person who has sinned. This process reminds us of the importance of seeking forgiveness and restoration in our own relationship with God, as seen in 1 John 1:9, where we are told that if we confess our sins, God is faithful to forgive us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the priest putting blood on the horns of the altar of burnt offering?
The act of putting blood on the horns of the altar symbolizes the atonement for sin, as seen in other passages like Exodus 30:10, where the high priest makes atonement for the altar once a year.
Why did the priest pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar?
The pouring out of the blood at the base of the altar signifies the completion of the sacrifice and the cleansing of sin, much like the sprinkling of blood in Hebrews 9:22, which speaks of the necessity of blood for forgiveness.
What is the role of the priest in this process?
The priest serves as a mediator between God and the sinner, facilitating the atonement process, as described in Leviticus 4:30, and is responsible for ensuring the sacrifice is performed according to God's instructions, similar to the role of Jesus Christ as our high priest in Hebrews 4:14-16.
How does this verse relate to the concept of atonement in the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of atonement in the Bible, which ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the perfect sacrifice for sin, as seen in John 1:29, where Jesus is called the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
Reflection Questions
- What does the act of the priest taking some of the blood with his finger and putting it on the horns of the altar reveal about God's desire for atonement?
- How does the pouring out of the blood at the base of the altar relate to the idea of cleansing from sin in our own lives?
- What role do you think the priest's actions in this verse play in demonstrating God's mercy and forgiveness towards those who sin?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of atonement and sacrifice from this verse to our own relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:30
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:30
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:30
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:30
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:30
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 4:30
Sermons on Leviticus 4:30
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(Dangers in the Way Series): Dangers of Bondage and Liberty by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the freedom that comes from being in Christ Jesus. He warns against using this freedom as an e |
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Tear Down the Strongholds by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker announces that this will be their last session in a series on practical issues of bondages. They emphasize the importance of addressing these issues and |
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(Genesis) Genesis 21:1-11 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of believers having two natures - an old nature and a new nature. He explains that before conversion, the old nature controls a p |
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(Basics) 36. Jesus Did God's Will by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the practicality of the Bible for Christian living. He highlights Romans 8:3-4, which states that the law could not make believers pure insid |
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Jesus Christ in the Book of Romans by John Piper | This sermon is a heartfelt prayer of gratitude and dedication to God, transitioning from speaking mainly about God to speaking directly to Him. The speaker reflects on the person o |
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Definition and Nature of Original Sin by John Murray | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the three-fold nature of what is pleasing to God: love to God, the will of God, and the glory of God. He emphasizes that without these three |
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God's Law in the Godly Life by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon on Romans chapter 8 verses 3 and 4, the preacher discusses the role of God's law in the God-honoring life. He emphasizes that the law of God is objective and has abs |







