Leviticus 8:14
Leviticus 8:14 in Multiple Translations
Moses then brought the bull near for the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head.
And he brought the bullock for the sin offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the bullock for the sin offering.
And he brought the bullock of the sin-offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the bullock of the sin-offering.
And he took the ox of the sin-offering: and Aaron and his sons put their hands on the head of the ox,
Moses brought the bull over for the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons put their hands on its head.
Then he brought the bullocke for the sinne offring, and Aaron and his sonnes put their handes vpon the head of the bullocke for the sinne offring.
And he bringeth nigh the bullock of the sin-offering, and Aaron layeth — his sons also — their hands on the head of the bullock of the sin-offering,
He brought the bull of the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the bull of the sin offering.
And he brought the bullock for the sin-offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the bullock for the sin-offering.
He offered also the calf for sin: and when Aaron and his sons had put their hands upon the head thereof,
Then he/I brought the bull for the offering to cause people to be forgiven for the sins that have committed. Then Aaron and his sons put their hands on the bull’s head.
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Leviticus 8:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּגֵּ֕שׁ
אֵ֖ת
פַּ֣ר
הַֽ/חַטָּ֑את
וַ/יִּסְמֹ֨ךְ
אַהֲרֹ֤ן
וּ/בָנָי/ו֙
אֶת
יְדֵי/הֶ֔ם
עַל
רֹ֖אשׁ
פַּ֥ר
הַֽ/חַטָּֽאת
וַ/יַּגֵּ֕שׁ
nâgash
H5066
to approach
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
פַּ֣ר
par
H6499
bullock
N-ms
הַֽ/חַטָּ֑את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
Art | N-fs
וַ/יִּסְמֹ֨ךְ
çâmak
H5564
to support
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַהֲרֹ֤ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
וּ/בָנָי/ו֙
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יְדֵי/הֶ֔ם
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cd | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
רֹ֖אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-ms
פַּ֥ר
par
H6499
bullock
N-ms
הַֽ/חַטָּֽאת
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 8:14
וַ/יַּגֵּ֕שׁ
nâgash
H5066
"to approach"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To approach or draw near, like Moses to the burning bush, and can also mean to worship or present an argument, as in Genesis 18:23.
Definition: : approach 1) to draw near, approach 1a) (Qal) to draw or come near 1a1) of humans 1a1a) of sexual intercourse 1a2) of inanimate subject 1a2a) to approach one another 1b) (Niphal) to draw near 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to approach, bring near, bring 1d) (Hophal) to be brought near 1e) (Hithpael) to draw near Also means: na.gash (נָגַשׁ ": bring" H5066H)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: (make to) approach (nigh), bring (forth, hither, near), (cause to) come (hither, near, nigh), give place, go hard (up), (be, draw, go) near (nigh), offer, overtake, present, put, stand. See also: Genesis 18:23; 1 Samuel 28:25; Psalms 91:7.
אֵ֖ת
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.
פַּ֣ר
par
H6499
"bullock"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.
Definition: young bull, steer, bullock
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.
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.
וַ/יִּסְמֹ֨ךְ
çâmak
H5564
"to support"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-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.
אַהֲרֹ֤ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
וּ/בָנָי/ו֙
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
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.
יְדֵי/הֶ֔ם
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cd | 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.
עַל
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.
רֹ֖אשׁ
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.
פַּ֥ר
par
H6499
"bullock"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.
Definition: young bull, steer, bullock
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.
הַֽ/חַטָּֽאת
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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 8:14
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- Context
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- Leviticus 8:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 8:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 8:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 8:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 8:14
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 8:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 8:14
- Sermons on Leviticus 8:14
Context — The Priests’ Sin Offering
12He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.
13Then Moses presented Aaron’s sons, put tunics on them, wrapped sashes around them, and tied headbands on them, just as the LORD had commanded him.
14Moses then brought the bull near for the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head.
15Moses slaughtered the bull, took some of the blood, and applied it with his finger to all four horns of the altar, purifying the altar. He poured out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar and consecrated it so that atonement could be made on it. 16Moses also took all the fat that was on the entrails, the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys and their fat, and burned it all on the altar.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 43:19 | You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD. |
| 2 | Psalms 66:15 | I will offer You fatlings as burnt offerings, with the fragrant smoke of rams; I will offer bulls and goats. Selah |
| 3 | 1 Peter 3:18 | For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, |
| 4 | Leviticus 4:3–12 | If the anointed priest sins, bringing guilt on the people, he must bring to the LORD a young bull without blemish as a sin offering for the sin he has committed. 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. Then the anointed priest shall take some of the bull’s blood and bring it into the Tent of Meeting. The priest is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle some of it seven times before the LORD, in front of the veil of the sanctuary. 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. Then he shall remove all the fat from the bull of the sin offering—the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys— just as the fat is removed from the ox of the peace offering. Then the priest shall burn them on the altar of burnt offering. But the hide of the bull and all its flesh, with its head and legs and its entrails and dung— all the rest of the bull—he must take outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place where the ashes are poured out, and there he must burn it on a wood fire on the ash heap. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | Exodus 29:10–14 | You are to present the bull at the front of the Tent of Meeting, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head. And you shall slaughter the bull before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; then pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. Take all the fat that covers the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar. But burn the flesh of the bull and its hide and dung outside the camp; it is a sin offering. |
| 8 | 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. |
| 9 | Leviticus 16:21 | Then he is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the iniquities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to put them on the goat’s head and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man appointed for the task. |
| 10 | 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, |
Leviticus 8:14 Summary
In Leviticus 8:14, Moses brings a bull near for a sin offering, and Aaron and his sons lay their hands on its head, symbolizing the transfer of their sins to the animal. This act shows us that our sins can be atoned for, but it requires acknowledging and giving them to God, as seen in Psalm 51:17 and Romans 5:8. Just as the bull was sacrificed to cleanse Aaron and his sons, Jesus Christ was sacrificed to cleanse us from our sins, as described in 1 Corinthians 15:3 and Hebrews 10:10. By understanding this concept, we can appreciate the depth of God's love and the significance of Jesus' sacrifice for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was it necessary for Aaron and his sons to lay their hands on the head of the bull in Leviticus 8:14?
This act symbolized the transfer of their sins to the animal, which would then be atoned for through its sacrifice, as seen in Leviticus 1:4 and Numbers 8:12, highlighting the importance of substitutionary atonement in God's plan of salvation, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as described in Romans 3:25.
What is the significance of the sin offering in the context of Leviticus 8:14?
The sin offering was a crucial part of the consecration ceremony for Aaron and his sons, as it provided atonement for their sins and purified them for their priestly roles, as commanded by God in Exodus 29:1-37 and Leviticus 8:1-36, demonstrating the gravity of sin and the need for cleansing, also reflected in Hebrews 9:22.
How does the act of laying hands on the bull in Leviticus 8:14 relate to the concept of imputation in the Bible?
This act illustrates the principle of imputation, where the sins of the people are imputed to the animal, and the animal's death is then imputed as atonement for those sins, foreshadowing the imputation of our sins to Jesus Christ, who bore them on the cross, as explained in 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Isaiah 53:5-6.
What can we learn from the involvement of Aaron and his sons in the sin offering in Leviticus 8:14?
Their participation highlights the importance of personal involvement and acknowledgment of sin, as well as the need for atonement and cleansing, principles that are still relevant today, as emphasized in 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 51:1-19, guiding us towards a deeper understanding of our need for God's mercy and forgiveness.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I need to acknowledge and transfer my sins to God, allowing Him to atone for them, just as Aaron and his sons did with the bull?
- How does the concept of substitutionary atonement, demonstrated in Leviticus 8:14, impact my understanding of God's love and plan of salvation?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of cleansing and purification, seen in the sin offering, to my own life and relationship with God, as encouraged in Ephesians 5:25-27 and 2 Timothy 2:21?
- What does the ritual of laying hands on the bull teach me about the gravity of sin and the importance of seeking forgiveness and atonement, as also taught in Matthew 6:12-15 and Acts 3:19?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 8:14
And he brought the bullock for the sin [offering],.... To the tabernacle, into the court of it, to the altar of burnt offering there; that is, he caused it to be brought thither as he was ordered,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 8:14
And he brought the bullock for the sin offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the bullock for the sin offering.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 8:14
There were indeed seven bullocks to be offered at his consecration, one every day, ,36; but here he mentions only one, either by a common enallage of number, or because he here describes only the work of the first day, and leaves the rest to be gathered from it; of which see .
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:14
(14) And he brought the bullock for the sin offering—Though duly consecrated, Aaron and his sons had first to be purged of their sins before they could commence their priestly functions in the sanctuary. Hence, Moses, as the mediator of the covenant delegated by God to perform the act of consecration, also performed the sacrificial rites, whilst the installed priests stood as penitent sinners by the side of the sin offering which was now offered for the first time. For the laying on of the hands by the offerer on the victim, see Leviticus 1:4.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 8:14
Verse 14. The bullock for the sin-offering] This was offered each day during the seven days of consecration. See Exodus 29:36.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 8:14
Moses as the mediator of the covenant of the Law Galatians 3:19; Hebrews 8:6 was called to perform the priestly functions, in consecrating those on whom henceforth those functions were to devolve,
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 8:14
14. Sin offering — See Leviticus 4:3, note, and concluding notes of chap. 4.
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