Leviticus 4:34
Leviticus 4:34 in Multiple Translations
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.
And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering 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 of the sin-offering 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 of the offering with his finger and put it on the horns of the altar of burned offering, and all the rest of the 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 of the sinne offring with his finger, and put it vpon the hornes of the burnt offring altar, and shall powre al the rest of the blood thereof at the foote of the altar.
'And the priest hath taken of the blood of the sin-offering with his finger, and hath put on the horns of the altar of the burnt-offering, and all its blood he poureth out at the foundation of the altar,
The priest shall take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering; and all the rest of its blood he shall pour out at the base of the altar.
And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin-offering with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt-offering, and shall pour out all the blood of it at the bottom of the altar:
And the priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and shall touch the horns of the altar of holocaust, and the rest he shall pour out 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 4:34
Study Notes — Leviticus 4:34
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- Leviticus 4:34 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:34
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:34
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:34
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 4:34
- Sermons on Leviticus 4:34
Context — Laws for Sin Offerings
34Then 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.
35And he shall remove all the fat, just as the fat of the lamb is removed from the peace offerings, and he shall burn it on the altar along with the food offerings to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 4:30 | 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. |
| 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 4:7 | 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. |
| 4 | Hebrews 10:29 | How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace? |
| 5 | Romans 8:1 | Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. |
| 6 | Isaiah 42:21 | The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious. |
| 7 | 2 Corinthians 5:21 | God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. |
| 8 | Romans 8:3 | 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, |
| 9 | Romans 10:4 | For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes. |
| 10 | 1 Peter 2:24 | He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” |
Leviticus 4:34 Summary
This verse describes a part of the ritual for the sin offering, where the priest takes some of the blood and puts it on the horns of the altar, and then pours out the rest at the base of the altar. This act symbolizes the removal of sin and the atonement that has been made, as seen in other parts of the Bible such as Exodus 29:12. The blood represents the life that has been given to cover the sin, much like Jesus gave his life for our sins, as mentioned in John 10:11. By understanding this ritual, we can better appreciate the sacrifice that Jesus made for us, and the importance of the shedding of blood in the process of atonement, as stated in Hebrews 9:22.
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 such as Exodus 30:10, and is a reminder of the sacrifice that has been made to cover the sin of the people, as mentioned in Leviticus 1:4.
Why did the priest have to 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 complete removal of sin, as the blood represents the life of the animal given in place of the sinner, similar to what is described in Leviticus 17:11.
What is the role of the priest in this ritual?
The priest acts as a mediator between God and the people, facilitating the atonement process by performing the ritual as described, which is also seen in Hebrews 5:1, where the high priest is described as one who can deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray
How does this ritual relate to the concept of atonement in the Bible?
This ritual is a part of the larger concept of atonement, where the shedding of blood is necessary for the forgiveness of sins, as stated in Hebrews 9:22, and points forward to the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ, as described in Romans 3:25
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 mean to me in terms of my own sin and need for atonement?
- How can I apply the concept of the removal of sin, as symbolized by the pouring out of the blood, to my own life and walk with God?
- In what ways can I see the work of the priest in this ritual as a foreshadowing of the work of Jesus Christ as my mediator and high priest, as described in Hebrews 7:25?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of the shedding of blood in the process of atonement, and how does this relate to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, as described in John 1:29?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:34
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:34
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:34
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:34
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 4:34
Sermons on Leviticus 4:34
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The Voice of Jesus Blood by A.W. Tozer | The sermon transcript discusses various topics, including the consequences of breaking rules and the importance of having plans for the future. It also highlights the transformatio |
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A Fearful Thing by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of denying and disobeying God. He references the story of Adam and Eve and how their actions set the stage for the fallen na |
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Meet Your Psychiatrist: He Makes You Rich by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of serving others with grace. He references First Corinthians 15:9-10, where Paul acknowledges his unworthiness but recognizes |
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Beware of Dog's - Part 4 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of total obedience to God, focusing on Jesus' pledge to obey the Father completely and how His obedience covers all believers. It highlights t |
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All That Matters by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, Ralph begins by describing a situation where they were unable to make blocks due to the water covering the sand. He then mentions seeing two donkeys on an island, e |
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The Unpardonable Sin by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the warning against hardening one's heart. He emphasizes that falling away from a truly spiritual position to an external and sacramental sy |
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(Audio) the Sin of All Sins Is Not Believing on Christ by Bob Jennings | This sermon emphasizes the gravity of the chief sin, which is not believing in the Lord Jesus Christ. It highlights the profound insult it is to disregard the sacrifice of Jesus on |







