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New International Version
Then he shall take the bull outside the camp and burn it as he burned the first bull. This is the sin offering for the community.

New Living Translation
Then the priest must take what is left of the bull and carry it outside the camp and burn it there, just as is done with the sin offering for the high priest. This offering is for the sin of the entire congregation of Israel.

English Standard Version
And he shall carry the bull outside the camp and burn it up as he burned the first bull; it is the sin offering for the assembly.

Berean Standard Bible
Then he is to take the bull outside the camp and burn it, just as he burned the first bull. It is the sin offering for the assembly.

King James Bible
And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn him as he burned the first bullock: itis a sin offering for the congregation.

New King James Version
Then he shall carry the bull outside the camp, and burn it as he burned the first bull. Itis a sin offering for the assembly.

New American Standard Bible
Then he is to bring the bull out toa place outside the camp and burn it just as he burned the first bull; it is the sin offering for the assembly.

NASB 1995
Then he is to bring out the bull to a place outside the camp and burn it as he burned the first bull; it is the sin offering for the assembly.

NASB 1977
‘Then he is to bring out the bull toa place outside the camp, and burn it as he burned the first bull; it is the sin offering for the assembly.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he shall bring out the bull toa place outside the camp and burn it as he burned the first bull; it is the sin offering for the assembly.

Amplified Bible
Then the priest is to bring the bull outside the camp and burn it as he burned the first bull; it is the sin offering for the congregation.

Christian Standard Bible
Then he will bring the bull outside the camp and burn it just as he burned the first bull. It is the sin offering for the assembly.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then he will bring the bull outside the camp and burn it just as he burned the first bull. It is the sin offering for the assembly.”

American Standard Version
And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn it as he burned the first bullock: it is the sin-offering for the assembly.

English Revised Version
And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn it as he burned the first bullock: it is the sin offering for the assembly.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then he will take the bull outside the camp and will burn it the same way he burned the first bull. It is an offering for sin for the community.

Good News Translation
Then he shall take the bull outside the camp and burn it, just as he burns the bull offered for his own sin. This is an offering to take away the sin of the community.

International Standard Version
Then he is to bring the rest of the bull outside the camp and burn it just as he had burned the first bull. This is the sin offering for the congregation."

NET Bible
He must bring the rest of the bull outside the camp and burn it just as he burned the first bull--it is the sin offering of the assembly.

New Heart English Bible
He shall carry forth the bull outside the camp, and burn it as he burned the first bull. It is the sin offering for the assembly.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn him as he burned the first bullock: it is a sin-offering for the congregation.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Then he is to take the bull outside the camp and burn it, just as he burned the first bull. It is the sin offering for the assembly.

World English Bible
He shall carry the bull outside the camp, and burn it as he burned the first bull. It is the sin offering for the assembly.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and he has brought out the bullock to the outside of the camp, and has burned it as he has burned the first bullock; it [is] a sin-offering of the assembly.

Young's Literal Translation
and he hath brought out the bullock unto the outside of the camp, and hath burned it as he hath burned the first bullock; it is a sin-offering of the assembly.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he brought forth the bullock from without the camp, and he burnt it as he burnt the first bullock: it is the sin of the assembly:

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But the calf itself he shall carry forth without the camp, and shall burn it as he did the former calf: because it is for the sin of the multitude.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the calf itself he shall carry away, beyond the camp, and he shall also burn it, just as with the previous calf, because it is for the sin of the multitude.

New American Bible
This bull shall also be brought outside the camp and burned, just as the first bull. It is a purification offering for the assembly.

New Revised Standard Version
He shall carry the bull outside the camp, and burn it as he burned the first bull; it is the sin offering for the assembly.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And they shall carry forth the bullock outside the camp and burn it as he burned the first bullock; it is a sin offering for the congregation.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall take the bull outside of the camp and he shall burn it as when he burned the first bull; it is the sin of the assembly.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn it as he burned the first bullock; it is the sin-offering for the assembly.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they shall carry forth the calf whole without the camp, and they shall burn the calf as they burnt the former calf: it is the sin-offering of the congregation.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Laws for Sin Offerings
…20He shall offer this bull just as he did the bull for the sin offering; in this way the priest will make atonement on their behalf, and they will be forgiven.21Then he is to take the bull outside the camp and burn it,just as he burned the first bull.It is the sin offering for the assembly.22When a leader sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the commandments of the LORD his God, he incurs guilt.…

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Cross References

Hebrews 13:11-12
Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp. / And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood.

Numbers 19:9
Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to gather up the ashes of the heifer and store them in a ceremonially clean place outside the camp. They must be kept by the congregation of Israel for preparing the water of purification; this is for purification from sin.

Numbers 19:3-4
Give it to Eleazar the priest, and he will have it brought outside the camp and slaughtered in his presence. / Eleazar the priest is to take some of its blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the Tent of Meeting.

Hebrews 9:13-14
For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Numbers 19:7-8
Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water; after that he may enter the camp, but he will be ceremonially unclean until evening. / The one who burned the heifer must also wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and he too will be ceremonially unclean until evening.

Exodus 29:14
But burn the flesh of the bull and its hide and dung outside the camp; it is a sin offering.

Hebrews 9:11-12
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

Numbers 19:5-6
Then the heifer must be burned in his sight. Its hide, its flesh, and its blood are to be burned, along with its dung. / The priest is to take cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet wool and throw them onto the burning heifer.

2 Chronicles 29:21
They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD.

Hebrews 10:10
And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

Numbers 19:17-19
For the purification of the unclean person, take some of the ashes of the burnt sin offering, put them in a jar, and pour fresh water over them. / Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to take some hyssop, dip it in the water, and sprinkle the tent, all the furnishings, and the people who were there. He is also to sprinkle the one who touched a bone, a grave, or a person who has died or been slain. / The man who is ceremonially clean is to sprinkle the unclean person on the third day and on the seventh day. After he purifies the unclean person on the seventh day, the one being cleansed must wash his clothes and bathe in water, and that evening he will be clean.

2 Chronicles 29:24
And the priests slaughtered the goats and put their blood on the altar for a sin offering, to make atonement for all Israel, because the king had ordered the burnt offering and the sin offering for all Israel.

Hebrews 10:4
because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

Numbers 19:11-13
Whoever touches any dead body will be unclean for seven days. / He must purify himself with the water on the third day and on the seventh day; then he will be clean. But if he does not purify himself on the third and seventh days, he will not be clean. / Anyone who touches a human corpse and fails to purify himself defiles the tabernacle of the LORD. That person must be cut off from Israel. He remains unclean, because the water of purification has not been sprinkled on him, and his uncleanness is still on him.

2 Chronicles 29:23
Then they brought the goats for the sin offering before the king and the assembly, who laid their hands on them.

Treasury of Scripture

And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn him as he burned the first bullock: it is a sin offering for the congregation.

as he

Leviticus 4:11,12
And the skin of the bullock, and all his flesh, with his head, and with his legs, and his inwards, and his dung, …

a sin offering

Leviticus 16:15,21
Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, thatis for the people, and bring his blood within the vail, and do with that blood as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it upon the mercy seat, and before the mercy seat: …

2 Chronicles 29:21-24
And they brought seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven he goats, for a sin offering for the kingdom, and for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And he commanded the priests the sons of Aaron to offerthem on the altar of the LORD…

Ezra 8:35
Also the children of those that had been carried away, which were come out of the captivity, offered burnt offerings unto the God of Israel, twelve bullocks for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy and seven lambs, twelve he goatsfor a sin offering: allthis was a burnt offering unto the LORD.

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Leviticus 4

1.The sin offering of ignorance
3.for the priest
13.for the congregation
22.for the ruler
27.for any of the people

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Then he is to take the bull outside the camp
In the context of ancient Israel, the camp represented the dwelling place of God's people, and anything unclean or associated with sin was taken outside the camp. This act symbolizes the removal of sin from the community. The bull, representing the sin offering, is taken outside to signify the separation of sin from the holy presence of God. This foreshadows the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, who was taken outside the city of Jerusalem to be crucified, bearing the sins of humanity (Hebrews 13:11-12).

and burn it
The burning of the bull signifies the complete destruction of sin. In the sacrificial system, burning was a way to purify and make atonement. The fire represents God's judgment and purification. This act of burning the sin offering points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who endured the fiery wrath of God for the sins of the world.

just as he burned the first bull
This refers to the earlier instructions given for the sin offering of the anointed priest (Leviticus 4:3-12). The repetition emphasizes the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. It also highlights the consistency of God's requirements for holiness and the thoroughness of the sacrificial system in dealing with sin.

It is the sin offering for the assembly
The sin offering was a crucial part of the sacrificial system, designed to atone for unintentional sins of the community. This communal aspect underscores the corporate responsibility of the people of Israel and their collective need for atonement. It points to the unity of the body of Christ, where believers are called to bear one another's burdens and seek forgiveness together. The sin offering prefigures Christ's atoning sacrifice, which was made once for all, covering the sins of the entire assembly of believers (Hebrews 10:10).

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Priest
The priest is responsible for performing the sin offering ritual, acting as a mediator between the people and God.

2.The Bull
Represents the sin offering, symbolizing the atonement for the sins of the assembly.

3.Outside the Camp
The location where the bull is burned, signifying the removal of sin from the community.

4.The Assembly
Refers to the congregation of Israel, for whom the sin offering is made.

5.Sin Offering
A sacrificial ritual intended to atone for unintentional sins of the community.

Teaching Points

The Seriousness of Sin
The need for a sin offering underscores the gravity of sin and its impact on the community.

The Role of the Mediator
Just as the priest mediated for the people, Jesus is our ultimate mediator, offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice.

Separation from Sin
The act of taking the bull outside the camp symbolizes the need to separate ourselves from sin and its consequences.

Community Responsibility
The sin offering for the assembly highlights the collective responsibility of the community to seek atonement and maintain holiness.

Fulfillment in Christ
The Old Testament sacrificial system points to Christ's ultimate sacrifice, which provides complete atonement for sin.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Leviticus 4:21?

2.How does Leviticus 4:21 emphasize the importance of atonement for unintentional sins?

3.What role does the priest play in the purification process in Leviticus 4:21?

4.How does Leviticus 4:21 connect to Christ's ultimate sacrifice for our sins?

5.How can we apply the principles of atonement today in our daily lives?

6.Why is the community's purification significant in Leviticus 4:21, and how can we emulate it?

7.What is the significance of the bull's removal in Leviticus 4:21 for atonement rituals?

8.How does Leviticus 4:21 reflect the concept of sin and forgiveness in the Old Testament?

9.Why is the bull burned outside the camp in Leviticus 4:21?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 4?

11.What is the purpose of a sin offering?

12.If ancient Israelites were nomadic in the wilderness, how practical would collecting, containing, and disposing of so much blood and animal waste have been according to Leviticus 4?

13.How do interpreters reconcile Leviticus 5's focus on sacrifices with Hebrews 10:4 declaring it impossible for animal blood to remove sins?

14.Numbers 15:32-36: Why is gathering wood on the Sabbath punished by death, and how does this align with a just moral system today?

What Does Leviticus 4:21 Mean

Then he is to take the bull outside the camp

Leviticus highlights location with purpose. Moving the sacrificed bull beyond the camp’s border declared two truths:

• Sin is serious and must be removed from God’s dwelling place (seeNumbers 5:2–3).

• Only what is cleansed may remain in the midst of God’s people (compareHebrews 13:11–12, where Christ’s crucifixion “outside the gate” fulfills this pattern).

The congregation saw their guilt symbolically carried away, underscoringPsalm 103:12—“as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”

and burn it

Total burning (as inExodus 29:14) pictured complete judgment. Nothing was eaten, unlike some other offerings (Leviticus 6:26), because sin’s penalty demands full consumption. This foreshadowed the consuming wrath borne by Christ (Isaiah 53:10).

• The fire outside reminded Israel that judgment, not fellowship, addresses sin.

• Yet the very act of burning showed that God provided a substitute so the people themselves would not be consumed (seeIsaiah 30:27, where the Lord’s anger is likened to fire).

just as he burned the first bull

Consistency mattered. Earlier in the chapter the same ritual was prescribed for priestly sin (Leviticus 4:12). God’s standards do not change with the offender’s identity (Malachi 3:6).

• Repeating the method taught Israel that sin offerings, whether for leaders or assembly, receive the same divine treatment—equal justice and equal mercy.

• The phrase “just as” points to God’s reliable pattern;Hebrews 10:1 notes that the law’s “shadow” repeatedly signaled the need for a better, once-for-all sacrifice.

It is the sin offering for the assembly

Unlike voluntary offerings, this sacrifice was mandatory whenever the whole community sinned unintentionally (Leviticus 4:13–14).

• Corporate responsibility: even unintentional sins defile the covenant people (Joshua 7:11–12).

• Corporate grace: God provided one bull for all, hinting at Christ’s one sacrifice “for the whole world” (1 John 2:2).

The blood already sprinkled inside the tabernacle (Leviticus 4:17–18) secured forgiveness; the burning outside confirmed the removal of guilt (Micah 7:18–19).

summary

Leviticus 4:21 illustrates the holy logic of atonement: sin must leave God’s presence, be judged fully, follow God’s unchanging pattern, and cover the entire covenant community. Taken outside, completely burned, and labeled a sin offering, the bull pointed Israel—and us—to the ultimate Substitute who bore our sins “outside the camp” and finished the work so that God’s people could dwell with Him in purity and peace.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Then he is to take
וְהוֹצִ֣יא(wə·hō·w·ṣî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318:To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

the bull
הַפָּ֗ר(hap·pār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6499:Young bull, steer

outside
מִחוּץ֙(mi·ḥūṣ)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2351:Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors

the camp
לַֽמַּחֲנֶ֔ה(lam·ma·ḥă·neh)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 4264:An encampment, an army

and burn
וְשָׂרַ֣ף(wə·śā·rap̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8313:To be, on fire

it,
אֹת֔וֹ(’ō·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

just as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר(ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

he burned
שָׂרַ֔ף(śā·rap̄)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8313:To be, on fire

the first
הָרִאשׁ֑וֹן(hā·ri·šō·wn)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7223:First, in place, time, rank

bull.
הַפָּ֣ר(hap·pār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6499:Young bull, steer

It
הֽוּא׃(hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is the sin offering
חַטַּ֥את(ḥaṭ·ṭaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2403:An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender

for the assembly.
הַקָּהָ֖ל(haq·qā·hāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6951:Assembly, convocation, congregation

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OT Law: Leviticus 4:21 He shall carry forth the bull outside (Le Lv Lev.)