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◄ Leviticus 4:34►

New International Version
Then 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 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 of the sin offering 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
Then 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 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 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.

King James Bible
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 all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar:

New King James Version
The priest shall takesome of the blood of the sin offering 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
And the priest is to 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 allthe rest of its blood he shall pour out at the base of the altar.

NASB 1995
The priest is to 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.

NASB 1977
‘And the priest is to 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 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 the blood of the sin offering 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 is to 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 allthe rest of the blood of the lamb he shall pour out at the base of the altar.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering 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 the blood of the sin offering 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 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.

Contemporary English Version
The priest will dip a finger in the blood, 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 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:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the priest will take some of the blood from the offering for sin 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 and put it on the horn of the altar for burnt offering. Then he is to pour the rest of the blood at the base of the altar.

NET Bible
Then the priest must 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 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 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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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:

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
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.

World English Bible
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.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And the priest has taken of the blood of the sin-offering 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 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,

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

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the priest shall take some of its 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 the blood of the purification offering 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 the blood of the sin offering with his finger and 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.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall take some of the blood of the sin offering 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 from the blood of the sin offering with his finger and shall sprinkle it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and all the blood he shall pour on the base of the altar:

OT Translations

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

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

Additional Translations ...

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Context

Laws for Sin Offerings
…33And he is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it as a sin offering at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered.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 offerings made by fire to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him for the sin he has committed, 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.

Leviticus 17:11
For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.

Exodus 29:12
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.

Leviticus 8:15
Moses 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.

Leviticus 16:14-15
And he is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat. / Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it.

Numbers 18:17
But you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to splatter their blood on the altar and burn their fat as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

2 Chronicles 29:22
So they slaughtered the bulls, and the priests took the blood and splattered it on the altar. They slaughtered the rams and splattered the blood on the altar. And they slaughtered the lambs and splattered the blood on the altar.

Ezekiel 43:18-20
Then He said to me: “Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘These are the statutes for the altar on the day it is constructed, so that burnt offerings may be sacrificed on it and blood may be splattered on it: / 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. / You are to take some of its blood and put it on the four horns of the altar, on the four corners of the ledge, and all around the rim; thus you will cleanse the altar and make atonement for it.

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

Mark 14:24
He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.

Luke 22:20
In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.

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.

Romans 5:9
Therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him!

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

Treasury of Scripture

And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering 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:

the horns of the altar

Leviticus 4:25,30
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.

John 17:19
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

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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 the blood of the sin offering with his finger
In the Levitical system, the priest acts as a mediator between God and the people. The use of blood signifies atonement, as blood represents life (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 (Hebrews 9:11-14), who offers His own blood for the atonement of humanity's sins.

put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering
The altar of burnt offering, located in the Tabernacle's outer court, was central to Israel's sacrificial system. The horns of the altar symbolize strength and salvation (Psalm 18:2). Applying blood to the horns signifies the transfer of sin and the plea for divine mercy. This act points to the power of Christ's sacrifice, which provides salvation and strength to believers (Romans 1:16).

and pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar
Pouring the remaining blood at the altar's base signifies the complete offering of life to God. It represents the total surrender and cleansing from sin. This act prefigures the complete and sufficient sacrifice of Jesus, whose blood was shed for the remission of sins (Matthew 26:28). The base of the altar, being the foundation, highlights the foundational nature of Christ's sacrifice in the believer's faith.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Priest
The priest acts as a mediator between the people and God, performing the sacrificial rituals to atone for sins.

2.Sin Offering
A specific type of sacrifice in the Old Testament, intended to atone for unintentional sins and restore the relationship between the sinner and God.

3.Altar of Burnt Offering
Located in the Tabernacle, this altar is where sacrifices were made to God, symbolizing atonement and dedication.

4.Horns of the Altar
Protrusions on the altar that were anointed with blood as part of the sacrificial ritual, symbolizing the power and presence of God.

5.Base of the Altar
The area where the remaining blood of the sacrifice was poured, signifying the complete offering of the sacrifice to God.

Teaching Points

The Role of the Priest
The priest's actions in the sacrificial process highlight the need for a mediator between humanity and God, foreshadowing Christ's ultimate role as our High Priest.

Significance of Blood
Blood symbolizes life and atonement, emphasizing the seriousness of sin and the cost of reconciliation with God.

Symbolism of the Altar
The altar represents a place of meeting between God and man, where sin is addressed, and forgiveness is granted.

Understanding Atonement
The sin offering illustrates the concept of atonement, pointing to the necessity of a substitute to bear the penalty of sin.

Christ's Fulfillment of the Law
Jesus' sacrifice fulfills the requirements of the law, providing a once-for-all atonement for sin, rendering the Old Testament sacrificial system complete.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Leviticus 4:34?

2.How does Leviticus 4:34 illustrate the importance of blood in atonement rituals?

3.What does the priest's role in Leviticus 4:34 teach about spiritual leadership?

4.How does Leviticus 4:34 connect to Christ's sacrifice in the New Testament?

5.What personal sins require confession and repentance, as seen in Leviticus 4:34?

6.How can we apply the principles of Leviticus 4:34 to our daily lives?

7.What is the significance of blood in Leviticus 4:34 for atonement?

8.How does Leviticus 4:34 relate to the concept of sin and forgiveness?

9.Why is the priest's role crucial in Leviticus 4:34?

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

11.What is the purpose of sacrifices in the Bible?

12.Is animal sacrifice necessary? (Leviticus 4:31 vs. Hebrews 10:4)

13.In Leviticus 4:6-7, does the ritual use of blood for purification have any scientific basis, or could it conflict with modern understandings of disease transmission?

14.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?

What Does Leviticus 4:34 Mean

Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger

• Blood is God’s chosen means of atonement; “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness” (Hebrews 9:22).

• The priest’s fingertip applies the blood personally and precisely, picturing that sin is specific and must be specifically addressed (Leviticus 4:25;Leviticus 8:15).

• Handling the blood by hand underscores the mediator’s role: the priest stands between the sinner and God, foreshadowing Christ’s hands pierced for us (1 Timothy 2:5;Isaiah 53:5).

• The sin offering’s blood comes from a flawless animal (Leviticus 4:3), pointing ahead to the sinless Lamb of God whose blood “purifies us from all sin” (1 John 1:7).

Put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering

• The altar’s horns were its highest points, symbolizing strength and salvation (Psalm 18:2; 118:27).

• By touching blood to the horns, the priest publicly declares that atonement reaches the altar’s “power points,” making the entire sacrificial system effective for the worshiper (Leviticus 9:9).

• The act sanctifies the altar so every burnt offering that follows is accepted; similarly, Christ’s blood sanctifies every believer’s worship (Hebrews 10:19–22).

• The placement on the bronze altar—used for daily sacrifices (Exodus 27:1–2)—shows sin must be dealt with before fellowship offerings can please God (Matthew 5:23–24).

And pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar

• Nothing is wasted; full atonement requires the life-blood “poured out” (Leviticus 4:7; 17:11).

• The base receives the majority of the blood, signifying that forgiveness flows down to the deepest need of the sinner (Romans 5:20).

• Blood at the base mingles with earlier sacrifices, illustrating that God’s remedy for sin is consistent and cumulative until Christ fulfills it “once for all” (Hebrews 9:14; 10:10).

• The visual pooling of blood impresses on Israel that sin is serious and costly—preparing hearts to appreciate the cross where Jesus “poured out His soul to death” (Isaiah 53:12;Luke 22:20).

summary

Leviticus 4:34 pictures a complete, God-ordained remedy for sin: targeted application, visible sanctification, and total outpouring. Every movement of the priest’s finger anticipates the greater High Priest whose own blood perfectly cleanses, consecrates, and covers all who trust Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

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

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

some of the blood
מִדַּ֤ם(mid·dam)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1818:Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed

of the sin offering
הַֽחַטָּאת֙(ha·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2403:An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender

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

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 its 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 4:34 The priest shall take some (Le Lv Lev.)