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◄ Leviticus 17:6►

New International Version
The priest is to splash the blood against the altar of the LORD at the entrance to the tent of meeting and burn the fat as an aroma pleasing to the LORD.

New Living Translation
Then the priest will be able to splatter the blood against the LORD’s altar at the entrance of the Tabernacle, and he will burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

English Standard Version
And the priest shall throw the blood on the altar of the LORD at the entrance of the tent of meeting and burn the fat for a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
The priest will then splatter the blood on the altar of the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

King James Bible
And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORDat the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and burn the fat for a sweet savour unto the LORD.

New King James Version
And the priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORDat the door of the tabernacle of meeting, and burn the fat for a sweet aroma to the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
The priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD at the doorway of the tent of meeting, and offer up the fat in smoke as a soothing aroma to the LORD.

NASB 1995
“The priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD at the doorway of the tent of meeting, and offer up the fat in smoke as a soothing aroma to the LORD.

NASB 1977
“And the priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD at the doorway of the tent of meeting, and offer up the fat in smoke as a soothing aroma to the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the priest shall splash the blood on the altar of Yahweh at the doorway of the tent of meeting and offer up the fat in smoke as a soothing aroma to Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
The priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting and offer the fat up in smoke as a sweetand soothing aroma to the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest will then splatter the blood on the LORD’s altar at the entrance to the tent of meeting and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priest will then sprinkle the blood on the LORD’s altar at the entrance to the tent of meeting and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

American Standard Version
And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of Jehovah at the door of the tent of meeting, and burn the fat for a sweet savor unto Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
but in front of the sacred tent. Then a priest can splatter its blood against the bronze altar and send its fat up in smoke with a smell that pleases me.

English Revised Version
And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD at the door of the tent of meeting, and burn the fat for a sweet savour unto the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The priest will pour the blood against the LORD's altar at the entrance to the tent of meeting. He will burn the fat as a soothing aroma to the LORD.

Good News Translation
The priest shall throw the blood against the sides of the altar at the entrance of the Tent and burn the fat to produce an odor that is pleasing to the LORD.

International Standard Version
The priest is to sprinkle the blood on the LORD's altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and incinerate the fat, making a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

NET Bible
The priest is to splash the blood on the altar of the LORD at the entrance of the Meeting Tent, and offer the fat up in smoke for a soothing aroma to the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
The priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD at the door of the Tent of Meeting, and burn the fat for a pleasant aroma to the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and burn the fat for a sweet savor to the LORD.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
The priest will then splatter the blood on the altar of the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

World English Bible
The priest shall sprinkle the blood on Yahweh’s altar at the door of the Tent of Meeting, and burn the fat for a pleasant aroma to Yahweh.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And the priest has sprinkled the blood on the altar of YHWH, at the opening of the Tent of Meeting, and has made incense with the fat for refreshing fragrance to YHWH;

Young's Literal Translation
'And the priest hath sprinkled the blood upon the altar of Jehovah, at the opening of the tent of meeting, and hath made perfume with the fat for sweet fragrance to Jehovah;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of Jehovah, at the door of the tent of appointment; and he burnt the fat for an odor of sweetness to Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the priest shall pour the blood upon the altar of the Lord, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, and shall burn the fat for a sweet odour to the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the priest shall pour the blood upon the altar of the Lord, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, and he shall burn the fat as a sweet odor to the Lord.

New American Bible
The priest will splash the blood on the altar of the LORD at the entrance of the tent of meeting and burn the fat for an odor pleasing to the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
The priest shall dash the blood against the altar of the LORD at the entrance of the tent of meeting, and turn the fat into smoke as a pleasing odor to the LORD,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation and burn the fat for a sweet savour to the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest shall sprinkle blood on the altar of LORD JEHOVAH in the door of the Time Tent to LORD JEHOVAH.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the priest shall dash the blood against the altar of the LORD at the door of the tent of meeting, and make the fat smoke for a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall pour the blood on the altar round about before the Lord by the doors of the tabernacle of witness, and shall offer the fat for a sweet-smelling savour to the Lord.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Place of Sacrifice
…5For this reason the Israelites will bring to the LORD the sacrifices they have been offering in the open fields. They are to bring them to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and offer them as sacrifices of peace to the LORD.6The priest will then sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.7They must no longer offer their sacrifices to the goat demons to which they have prostituted themselves. This will be a permanent statute for them for the generations to come.’…

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Cross References

Hebrews 9:22
According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Revelation 5:8
When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

1 Corinthians 10:18
Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar?

Matthew 5:23-24
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

John 4:24
God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”

Acts 10:4
Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.

Exodus 29:18
Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Exodus 29:25
Then take them from their hands and burn them on the altar atop the burnt offering as a pleasing aroma before the LORD; it is a food offering to the LORD.

Exodus 29:41
And offer the second lamb at twilight with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning, as a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Numbers 28:2
“Command the Israelites and say to them: See that you present to Me at its appointed time the food for My food offerings, as a pleasing aroma to Me.

Numbers 28:6
This is a regular burnt offering established at Mount Sinai as a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Treasury of Scripture

And the priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and burn the fat for a sweet smell to the LORD.

sprinkle

Leviticus 3:2,8,13
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill itat the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's sons the priests shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about…

burn

Leviticus 3:5,11,16
And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, whichis upon the wood thatis on the fire:it is an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD…

Leviticus 4:31
And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat is taken away from off the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burnit upon the altar for a sweet savour unto the LORD; and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him.

Exodus 29:13,18
And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caulthat is above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat thatis upon them, and burnthem upon the altar…

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Leviticus 17

1.The blood of slain beasts must be offered to the Lord at the tabernacle door
7.They must not offer to idols
10.All eating of blood is forbidden
15.and of all that dies by itself, or is torn

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The priest will then splatter the blood on the altar of the LORD
In the sacrificial system, the act of splattering blood on the altar was central to atonement and purification rituals. Blood, representing life, was a key element in the covenant between God and Israel. This act symbolized the offering of life to God, acknowledging His sovereignty and the need for atonement. The altar, located in the Tabernacle, was the designated place for sacrifices, emphasizing the holiness and order of worship. This practice foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood was shed for the atonement of humanity's sins, as seen inHebrews 9:22.

at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting
The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. It was a sacred space where God communicated with Moses and the priests. The entrance was significant as it was the point of transition from the common to the holy. This location underscores the accessibility of God to His people, yet also the need for mediation through the priesthood. The Tent of Meeting prefigures Christ, who is the mediator between God and humanity, as described in1 Timothy 2:5.

and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD
Burning the fat of the sacrifice was an act of offering the best parts to God, symbolizing the dedication and surrender of the worshiper. The "pleasing aroma" signifies God's acceptance of the sacrifice, indicating that the offering was made in accordance with His commands. This concept of a pleasing aroma is echoed inEphesians 5:2, where Christ's sacrificial love is described as a fragrant offering to God. The burning of the fat also highlights the importance of obedience and reverence in worship, as God desires offerings made with a pure heart.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Priest
The priest acts as a mediator between the people and God, performing the sacrificial rituals as prescribed by the Law.

2.The Altar of the LORD
This is the designated place for sacrifices, symbolizing God's presence and the place where atonement is made.

3.The Tent of Meeting
Also known as the Tabernacle, it is the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites.

4.The LORD (YHWH)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His holiness and the relationship with His people.

5.The Sacrifice
The act of offering blood and fat, which is central to the atonement and worship practices of Israel.

Teaching Points

The Role of the Priest
The priest's role as a mediator foreshadows Christ's ultimate mediation between God and humanity.

The Significance of Blood
Blood symbolizes life and atonement, pointing to the necessity of a life given for sin, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus' sacrifice.

The Aroma Pleasing to the LORD
Sacrifices are not just ritualistic acts but are meant to be expressions of genuine worship and obedience, pleasing to God.

The Tent of Meeting as God's Dwelling
The Tent of Meeting signifies God's desire to dwell among His people, a theme fulfilled in the New Testament with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Living Sacrifices Today
Believers are called to live sacrificially, offering their lives in service and worship to God, reflecting the sacrificial system's principles in daily life.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Leviticus 17:6?

2.How does Leviticus 17:6 emphasize the importance of offering sacrifices to God alone?

3.What does "the priest is to sprinkle the blood" signify about atonement?

4.How does Leviticus 17:6 connect to Jesus' sacrificial role in the New Testament?

5.Why is it important to follow God's instructions for worship as seen in Leviticus 17:6?

6.How can we honor God in our daily lives, reflecting Leviticus 17:6's principles?

7.What is the significance of blood in Leviticus 17:6 for sacrificial rituals?

8.How does Leviticus 17:6 relate to the concept of atonement in Christianity?

9.Why is the altar central in Leviticus 17:6, and what does it symbolize?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 17?

11.(Leviticus 6:9, 12-13) How could the fire on the altar truly have been kept burning perpetually without ever going out, and is there any historical or archaeological evidence for such a practice?

12.If God initially commanded blood sacrifices (Leviticus 17:5-6), why do later prophets (e.g., Hosea 6:6) stress that God desires mercy over sacrifice, suggesting a changing divine preference?

13.Does Hebrews 13:10's mention of an altar contradict Old Testament laws allowing priests to eat sacrifices?

14.(Leviticus 6:10-11) Why would such specific rituals for removing and disposing of ashes be necessary, and do these instructions align with or contradict known ancient practices?

What Does Leviticus 17:6 Mean

The priest will then splatter the blood

- The priest acts as the God-appointed mediator; no Israelite could approach God on personal terms apart from this office (Exodus 28:1;Hebrews 5:1).

- Blood is the life of the creature (Leviticus 17:11). By splattering it, the priest visibly shows that life has been forfeited in place of the sinner’s life (Hebrews 9:22—“without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness”).

- This vivid action looks forward to the once-for-all shedding of Christ’s blood, “a lamb without blemish or spot” (1 Peter 1:19).

on the altar of the LORD

- The altar is God’s designated meeting point with humanity (Exodus 29:37); sacrifice must be brought to His altar, not offered in the fields or to other deities (Leviticus 17:3-4).

- God owns the altar; it is “of the LORD,” underscoring that atonement is God-initiated, not humanly engineered (Hebrews 13:10).

- Every sacrifice here anticipates the cross where Jesus became both priest and altar (John 19:17;Hebrews 13:12).

at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting

- This public location guards against secret idolatry and unregulated worship (Deuteronomy 12:4-7).

- Worshipers could witness the rite, reminding them that sin’s penalty is death and that forgiveness is costly (Leviticus 4:29).

- The spot points ahead to the “new and living way” Christ opened through the veil, giving believers confident access to God (Hebrews 10:19-20).

and burn the fat

- All the fat belonged to God: “All fat is the LORD’s” (Leviticus 3:16). By burning it, the priest presents the richest portion wholly to Him.

- The surrender of the best teaches wholehearted devotion; nothing of real value is withheld (Proverbs 3:9).

- This act foreshadows Jesus’ total self-offering—He held back nothing, even His own life (Philippians 2:8).

as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

- Scripture often links obedient sacrifice with a “pleasing aroma” (Genesis 8:21;Philippians 4:18). It signals God’s acceptance and favor.

- The fragrance points to the ultimate sacrifice: “Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:2).

- When believers walk in love and obedience, their lives echo that same aroma (2 Corinthians 2:15).

summary

Leviticus 17:6 portrays a priest splattering sacrificial blood on God’s altar, burning the choicest fat, and producing an aroma that delights the LORD. Each movement teaches that atonement is God-ordained, costly, and centered on shed blood; it must occur at God’s chosen place and be offered in wholehearted surrender. Every detail anticipates the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood, body, and willing obedience fully satisfy God and open the way for redeemed people to draw near with confidence.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(6)And the priest shall sprinkle.--After the animals in question had been duly slaughtered by those who brought them, the officiating priest who caught the blood in a bowl is to throw it upon the walls of the altar of burnt offering. (SeeLeviticus 1:5.)

At the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.--Better,at the entrance of the tent of meeting.

And burn the fat.--SeeLeviticus 3:3;Leviticus 3:5.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 6. -The priest, that is, the Levitical priest, is henceforth tosprinklethe blood upon the altar of the Lord... and burn the fat for a sweet savour, which were the two parts of the sacrifice which were essentially priestly in their character. The old priestly function of the head of the family is disallowed.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The priest
הַכֹּהֵ֤ן(hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548:Priest

will then sprinkle
וְזָרַ֨ק(wə·zā·raq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2236:Be here and there, scatter, sprinkle, strew

the blood
הַדָּם֙(had·dām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1818:Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed

on
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

the altar
מִזְבַּ֣ח(miz·baḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4196:An altar

of the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

at the entrance
פֶּ֖תַח(pe·ṯaḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607:An opening, door, entrance way

to the Tent
אֹ֣הֶל(’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168:A tent

of Meeting
מוֹעֵ֑ד(mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150:Appointed time, place, or meeting

and burn
וְהִקְטִ֣יר(wə·hiq·ṭîr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6999:To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire

the fat
הַחֵ֔לֶב(ha·ḥê·leḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2459:Fat, richest, choice part

as a pleasing
נִיחֹ֖חַ(nî·ḥō·aḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5207:A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing

aroma
לְרֵ֥יחַ(lə·rê·aḥ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7381:To smell, perceive odor

to the LORD.
לַיהוָֽה׃(Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

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OT Law: Leviticus 17:6 The priest shall sprinkle the blood (Le Lv Lev.)