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◄ Leviticus 4:30►

New International Version
Then the priest is to take some of the 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 base of the altar.

New Living Translation
Then the priest will dip his finger in the blood and put it on the horns of the altar for burnt offerings. He will pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar.

English Standard Version
And the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering and pour out all the rest of its blood at the base of the altar.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
And the priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and putit upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar.

New King James Version
Then the priest shall takesome of its blood with his finger, putit on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour allthe remaining blood at the base of the altar.

New American Standard Bible
The priest shall then take some of its blood with his finger and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering; and allthe rest of its blood he shall pour out at the base of the altar.

NASB 1995
The priest shall take some of its blood 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.

NASB 1977
‘And the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering; and allthe rest of its blood he shall pour out at the base of the altar.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering; and allthe rest of its blood he shall pour out at the base of the altar.

Amplified Bible
The priest shall take some of its blood with his finger and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering and shall pour out allthe rest of its blood at the base of the altar.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the priest is to take some of its blood with his finger and apply it to the horns of the altar of burnt offering. He is to pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the priest must take some of its blood with his finger and apply it to the horns of the altar of burnt offering. He must pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Then a priest will dip a finger in the blood; he will smear some of it on each of the four corners of the altar and pour out the rest at the foot of the altar.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The priest will take some of the blood with his finger and put it on the horns of the altar for burnt offerings. He will pour the rest of the blood at the bottom of the altar.

Good News Translation
The priest shall dip his finger in the blood of the animal, put it on the projections at the corners of the altar, and pour out the rest of it at the base of the altar.

International Standard Version
Then the priest is to take blood with his finger, put it on the horn of the altar that is used for burnt offerings, and then pour the rest of the blood at the base of the altar.

NET Bible
Then the priest must take some of its blood with his finger and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and he must pour out all the rest of its blood at the base of the altar.

New Heart English Bible
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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
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.

World English Bible
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.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And the priest has taken of its blood with his finger, and has put [it] on the horns of the altar of the burnt-offering, and he pours out all its blood at the foundation of the altar,

Young's Literal Translation
'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,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest took from its blood with his finger, and gave upon the horns of the altar of the burnt-offering; and all the blood he will pour out at the foundation of the altar.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the priest shall take some of the blood with his finger, and touching the horns of the altar of holocaust, he shall pour out the remainder at its base.

New American Bible
The priest shall then take some of its blood on his finger and put it on the horns of the altar for burnt offerings. The rest of the blood he shall pour out at the base of the altar.

New Revised Standard Version
The priest shall take some of its blood with his finger and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and he shall pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall take some of the blood with his finger and sprinkle it upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering and the rest of the blood he shall pour out at the bottom of the altar.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his finger and shall sprinkle it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and he shall pour all the blood on the base of the altar of burnt offering.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
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 remaining blood thereof shall he pour out at the base of the altar.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall take of its blood with his finger, and shall put it on the horns of the altar of whole-burnt-offerings; and all its blood he shall pour forth by the foot of the altar.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Laws for Sin Offerings
…29He is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it at the place of the burnt offering.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.…

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

Hebrews 9:12-14
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. / 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!

Hebrews 10:19-22
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ...

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

Romans 3:25
God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.

1 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

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.

Matthew 26:28
This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Colossians 1:20
and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.

Revelation 1:5
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,

Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Numbers 15:25
The priest is to make atonement for the whole congregation of Israel, so that they may be forgiven; for the sin was unintentional and they have brought to the LORD a food offering and a sin offering, presented before the LORD for their unintentional sin.

Numbers 29:11
Include one male goat for a sin offering, in addition to the sin offering of atonement and the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offerings.

Treasury of Scripture

And the priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar.

upon the horns

Leviticus 4:25,34
And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and putit upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out his blood at the bottom of the altar of burnt offering…

Isaiah 42:21
The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and makeit honourable.

Romans 8:3,4
For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: …

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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

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Then the priest is to take some of its blood with his finger
In the sacrificial system, the priest acts as a mediator between God and the people. The use of blood signifies atonement, as life is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11). The priest's role in handling the blood underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for purification. This act foreshadows Christ's role as the ultimate High Priest who offers His own blood for the atonement of humanity's sins (Hebrews 9:11-14).

put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering
The horns of the altar symbolize strength and salvation. By applying blood to the horns, the priest consecrates the altar and signifies the power of the sacrifice to atone for sin. This act points to the power of Christ's sacrifice on the cross, which provides salvation and strength to believers (Psalm 18:2). The altar of burnt offering, located in the Tabernacle's outer court, was central to Israel's worship and sacrificial system.

and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar
Pouring out the blood at the base of the altar signifies the complete offering of life to God. It represents the total surrender and dedication required in worship. This act prefigures the complete sacrifice of Jesus, who poured out His life unto death (Isaiah 53:12). The base of the altar, where the blood is poured, serves as a reminder of the foundation of atonement and reconciliation with God.

Persons / Places / Events

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

2.Altar of Burnt Offering
A sacred place where sacrifices were made to atone for sins and seek God's favor.

3.Blood
Symbolizes life and is used in the sacrificial system to atone for sin, representing the seriousness of sin and the need for purification.

4.Horns of the Altar
The projections on the altar where blood was applied, symbolizing the power and presence of God.

5.Sin Offering
A specific type of sacrifice made to atone for unintentional sins, highlighting the need for repentance and forgiveness.

Teaching Points

The Seriousness of Sin
Sin requires atonement, and the sacrificial system underscores the gravity of sin and the need for repentance.

The Role of the Priest
The priest's role as a mediator foreshadows Christ's ultimate priesthood, reminding us of our need for a mediator with God.

Symbolism of Blood
Blood represents life and purification, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, whose blood cleanses us from all sin.

The Altar as a Place of Encounter
The altar signifies a meeting place with God, where sin is addressed, and reconciliation is made possible.

Continuity and Fulfillment in Christ
The sacrificial system finds its fulfillment in Jesus, who is the perfect and final sacrifice for sin.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Leviticus 4:30?

2.How does Leviticus 4:30 illustrate the importance of blood in atonement for sin?

3.What role does the priest play in the sacrificial process in Leviticus 4:30?

4.How does Leviticus 4:30 connect to Jesus' sacrifice in the New Testament?

5.Why is obedience to God's sacrificial instructions crucial for believers today?

6.How can we apply the principles of atonement in Leviticus 4:30 to our lives?

7.What is the significance of blood in Leviticus 4:30 for atonement?

8.How does Leviticus 4:30 relate to the concept of sin and forgiveness?

9.Why is the priest's role crucial in Leviticus 4:30?

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

11.How feasible is it, historically, that large numbers of animal sacrifices described in Leviticus 4 could be carried out without creating severe public health issues?

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.Why is the altar of burnt offering significant?

14.What is the Bible's perspective on incense?

What Does Leviticus 4:30 Mean

Then the priest is to take some of its blood

• The sin offering inLeviticus 4 emphasizes that sin brings guilt requiring a blood substitute. “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls” (Leviticus 17:11).

• By literally taking the animal’s blood, the priest visibly shows that life is being laid down in the sinner’s place, anticipating the greater sacrifice of Christ (Hebrews 9:22; 10:4).

• The act affirms that forgiveness comes from God’s ordained means, not human invention (Genesis 4:4;Hebrews 11:4).

with his finger

• The priest does not use a bowl or instrument but his own finger, stressing personal mediation and careful obedience (Leviticus 16:14).

• This touch links the priest with both the offering and the people, foreshadowing our High Priest who “became flesh” to intercede directly (Hebrews 2:17).

• It reminds us that forgiveness is never mechanical; it is relational, involving God, mediator, and sinner (Exodus 29:20).

put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering

• The horns, extensions of the altar, symbolize strength and refuge (1 Kings 1:50;Psalm 18:2). Marking them with blood declares that atonement reaches the very place where God meets His people.

• The burnt-offering altar stood in the courtyard, visible to all, underscoring that sin is dealt with publicly (Exodus 27:1–2).

• This act dedicates the altar itself for ongoing ministry so every sacrifice rests on cleansed ground (Hebrews 13:10).

and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar

• Nothing is held back; the entire life of the substitute is given. “He poured out the blood at the base of the altar and consecrated it” (Leviticus 8:15).

• The base collects the blood, picturing sin carried away from the people and laid before God (Leviticus 4:7).

• This complete outpouring prefigures Christ who “poured out His soul to death” (Isaiah 53:12) so believers stand fully cleansed (1 John 1:7).

summary

Leviticus 4:30 portrays a meticulous, God-given process showing that sin requires a blood substitute, applied personally by a mediator, reaching the place of divine encounter, and poured out completely. Each movement—from the priest’s finger to the altar’s horns to the base—points forward to the perfect, once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ, assuring believers that full atonement and refuge are found only in Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

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

is to take
וְלָקַ֨ח(wə·lā·qaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947:To take

some of its blood
מִדָּמָהּ֙(mid·dā·māh)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1818:Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed

with his finger
בְּאֶצְבָּע֔וֹ(bə·’eṣ·bā·‘ōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 676:Something to sieze with, a finger, a toe

and apply
וְנָתַ֕ן(wə·nā·ṯan)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

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

the horns
קַרְנֹ֖ת(qar·nōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 7161:A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power

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

of burnt offering
הָעֹלָ֑ה(hā·‘ō·lāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5930:Whole burnt offering

and
וְאֶת־(wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

pour out
יִשְׁפֹּ֔ךְ(yiš·pōḵ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8210:To spill forth, to expend, to sprawl out

the rest
כָּל־(kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

of the blood
דָּמָ֣הּ(dā·māh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1818:Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed

at
אֶל־(’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

the base
יְס֖וֹד(yə·sō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3247:Foundation, base

of the altar.
הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃(ham·miz·bê·aḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4196:An altar

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OT Law: Leviticus 4:30 The priest shall take some of its (Le Lv Lev.)