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◄ Leviticus 4:4►

New International Version
He is to present the bull at the entrance to the tent of meeting before the LORD. He is to lay his hand on its head and slaughter it there before the LORD.

New Living Translation
He must bring the bull to the LORD at the entrance of the Tabernacle, lay his hand on the bull’s head, and slaughter it before the LORD.

English Standard Version
He shall bring the bull to the entrance of the tent of meeting before the LORD and lay his hand on the head of the bull and kill the bull before the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
And he shall bring the bullock unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD; and shall lay his hand upon the bullock's head, and kill the bullock before the LORD.

New King James Version
He shall bring the bull to the door of the tabernacle of meeting before the LORD, lay his hand on the bull’s head, and kill the bull before the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
He shall bring the bull to the doorway of the tent of meeting before the LORD, and he shall lay his hand on the head of the bull and slaughter the bull before the LORD.

NASB 1995
‘He shall bring the bull to the doorway of the tent of meeting before the LORD, and he shall lay his hand on the head of the bull and slay the bull before the LORD.

NASB 1977
‘And he shall bring the bull to the doorway of the tent of meeting before the LORD, and he shall lay his hand on the head of the bull, and slay the bull before the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he shall bring the bull to the doorway of the tent of meeting before Yahweh, and he shall lay his hand on the head of the bull and slaughter the bull before Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
He shall bring the bull to the doorway of the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, and shall lay his hand on the bull’s head [transferring symbolically his guilt to the sacrifice] and kill the bull before the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
He is to 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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
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.

American Standard Version
And he shall bring the bullock unto the door of the tent of meeting before Jehovah; and he shall lay his hand upon the head of the bullock, and kill the bullock before Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
The priest will lead the bull to the entrance of the sacred tent, lay his hand on its head, and kill it there.

English Revised Version
And he shall bring the bullock unto the door of the tent of meeting before the LORD; and he shall lay his hand upon the head of the bullock, and kill the bullock before the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He must bring the bull into the LORD's presence at the entrance to the tent of meeting. He will place his hand on the bull's head. He will then slaughter the bull in the LORD's presence.

Good News Translation
He shall bring the bull to the entrance of the Tent, put his hand on its head, and kill it there in the LORD's presence.

International Standard Version
"He is to bring the bull to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, into the LORD's presence, where he is to lay his hand on the head of the bull and slaughter it in the LORD's presence.

NET Bible
He must bring the bull to the entrance of the Meeting Tent before the LORD, lay his hand on the head of the bull, and slaughter the bull before the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
He shall bring the bull to the door of the Tent of Meeting before the LORD; and he shall lay his hand on the head of the bull and kill the bull before the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall bring the bullock to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD; and shall lay his hand upon the bullock's head, and kill the bullock before the LORD.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
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.

World English Bible
He shall bring the bull to the door of the Tent of Meeting before Yahweh; and he shall lay his hand on the head of the bull, and kill the bull before Yahweh.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and he has brought in the bullock to the opening of the Tent of Meeting before YHWH, and has laid his hand on the head of the bullock, and has slaughtered the bullock before YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
and he hath brought in the bullock unto the opening of the tent of meeting before Jehovah, and hath laid his hand on the head of the bullock, and hath slaughtered the bullock before Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he brought the bullock to the door of the tent of appointment, before Jehovah; and he placed his hand upon the head of the bullock, and slaughtered the bullock before Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he shall bring it to the door of the testimony before the Lord, and shall put his hand upon the head thereof, and shall sacrifice it to the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he shall lead it to the door of the tabernacle of the testimony in the sight of the Lord. And he shall place his hand upon its head, and he shall immolate it to the Lord.

New American Bible
Bringing the bull to the entrance of the tent of meeting, before the LORD, he shall lay his hand on its head and slaughter it before the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
He shall bring the bull to the entrance of the tent of meeting before the LORD and lay his hand on the head of the bull; the bull shall be slaughtered before the LORD.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And he shall bring the bullock to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD; and he shall lay his hand upon the bullock's head and kill the bullock before the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall bring a bull to the door of the Time Tent before LORD JEHOVAH and he shall set his hand on the head of the bull and he shall kill the bull before LORD JEHOVAH.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And he shall bring the bullock unto the door of the tent of meeting before the LORD; and he shall lay his hand upon the head of the bullock, and kill the bullock before the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall bring the calf to the door of the tabernacle of witness before the Lord, and he shall put his hand on the head of the calf before the Lord, and shall slay the calf in the presence of the Lord.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Laws for Sin Offerings
…3If 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.4He 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.5Then the anointed priest shall take some of the bull’s blood and bring it into the Tent of Meeting.…

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Cross References

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 10:10-12
And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. / Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

1 John 2:2
He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

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.

Numbers 15:24-25
and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. / 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.

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. ...

Leviticus 16:3-6
This is how Aaron is to enter the Holy Place: with a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering. / He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them. / And he shall take from the congregation of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. ...

Leviticus 8:14-15
Moses then brought the bull near for the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. / 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.

Treasury of Scripture

And he shall bring the bullock to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD; and shall lay his hand on the bullock's head, and kill the bullock before the LORD.

bring

Leviticus 1:3
If his offeringbe a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.

Exodus 29:10,11
And thou shalt cause a bullock to be brought before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the bullock…

land his hand

Leviticus 1:4
And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.

Leviticus 16:21
And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall sendhim away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness:

Isaiah 53:6
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

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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

He must bring the bull to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD
This phrase indicates the requirement for the sin offering, specifically for the anointed priest who has sinned. The bull, a valuable and significant animal, symbolizes the gravity of sin and the need for atonement. The "entrance to the Tent of Meeting" is significant as it represents the place where God meets with His people, emphasizing the need for reconciliation with God. The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was a portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. This act of bringing the bull to the entrance signifies the sinner's acknowledgment of their sin and the need for divine forgiveness. The phrase "before the LORD" underscores the presence of God in the sacrificial process, highlighting that the offering is made directly to Him, acknowledging His holiness and justice.

lay his hand on the bull’s head
The laying of hands on the bull's head is a symbolic act of identification and transfer. By doing this, the priest identifies with the animal, symbolically transferring his sin and guilt onto the bull. This act signifies the substitutionary nature of the sacrifice, where the bull bears the penalty of sin on behalf of the sinner. This concept of substitution is foundational in the sacrificial system and foreshadows the ultimate substitutionary sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who bore the sins of humanity on the cross. The laying on of hands is a recurring biblical theme, seen in other contexts such as the ordination of leaders and the impartation of blessings.

and slaughter it before the LORD
The slaughtering of the bull is a vivid and solemn act, representing the seriousness of sin and the cost of atonement. The act of killing the animal underscores the principle that sin leads to death, as stated inRomans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death." The phrase "before the LORD" reiterates that this act is performed in the presence of God, emphasizing His role as the ultimate judge and the one who provides atonement. The shedding of blood is central to the sacrificial system, as it is the means by which atonement is made, pointing forward to the blood of Christ, which cleanses from all sin. This act of sacrifice is a precursor to the New Testament understanding of Christ's atoning work, where He is both the High Priest and the sacrificial Lamb.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Priest
The individual responsible for performing the sacrificial rituals, acting as a mediator between the people and God.

2.The Bull
A sacrificial animal used for sin offerings, symbolizing atonement and purification.

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

4.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His holiness and the need for atonement.

5.The Act of Laying Hands
A symbolic gesture representing the transfer of sin from the individual to the sacrificial animal.

Teaching Points

The Necessity of Atonement
The sacrificial system underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. It points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who fulfills the law and provides eternal redemption.

Symbolism of the Sacrifice
The laying of hands on the bull signifies the transfer of guilt and the need for a substitute. This act foreshadows Christ's role as our substitute, taking on our sins.

Approaching God with Reverence
The act of bringing the sacrifice to the Tent of Meeting highlights the importance of approaching God with reverence and obedience. It reminds us of the holiness of God and the respect due to Him.

The Role of the Mediator
The priest's role as a mediator points to Jesus as our High Priest, who intercedes on our behalf and provides a way to God.

Confession and Repentance
The sacrificial system emphasizes the importance of acknowledging sin and seeking forgiveness. In our lives, this translates to regular confession and repentance, trusting in Christ's atoning work.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

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

2.What does Leviticus 4:4 teach about the necessity of a sin offering?

3.How does the bull's sacrifice in Leviticus 4:4 foreshadow Christ's atonement?

4.Why is the laying of hands on the bull's head significant in Leviticus 4:4?

5.How can we apply the principles of confession and repentance from Leviticus 4:4 today?

6.What connections exist between Leviticus 4:4 and Hebrews 9:12 regarding sacrificial blood?

7.What is the significance of the bull sacrifice in Leviticus 4:4 for atonement?

8.How does Leviticus 4:4 relate to the concept of sin and guilt offerings?

9.Why is the laying of hands on the bull's head important in Leviticus 4:4?

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.How does calling Jesus “the Lamb of God” who removes sin (John 1:29) fit with conflicting Old Testament sacrificial laws?

14.What is the purpose of a sin offering?

What Does Leviticus 4:4 Mean

Bringing the bull to the entrance

• The anointed priest brings the bull “to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD” (Leviticus 4:4), placing the sacrifice where God has chosen to meet His people.

• This visible, public approach underscores that sin is not hidden; atonement must take place in God’s appointed space (Exodus 29:10;Leviticus 1:3).

• Coming to the entrance anticipates the later truth that we now “have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus” (Hebrews 10:19-20).

Laying his hand on the bull’s head

• Touching the sacrifice signals personal identification with it (Leviticus 1:4).

• Guilt transfers symbolically: “Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the iniquities of the Israelites” (Leviticus 16:21).

• This act conveys substitution—“the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:6; cf.2 Corinthians 5:21).

• It also affirms that atonement requires confession and repentance (Numbers 8:10-12).

Slaughtering it before the LORD

• “And slaughter it before the LORD” (Leviticus 4:4) reveals the cost of sin: bloodshed and death (Hebrews 9:22).

• The priest kills the bull, not the sinner, highlighting God’s provision of a substitute (Leviticus 17:11;1 Peter 1:18-19).

• Performed “before the LORD,” the act happens under His direct gaze, ensuring the sacrifice is acceptable (Leviticus 9:4;Hebrews 9:12).

• This foreshadows Christ, “once for all” offered “to bear the sins of many” (Hebrews 9:26-28; 10:4-10).

summary

Leviticus 4:4 details a three-step pattern—approach, identification, and substitutionary death—that God established to deal with sin. The priest brings the bull to God’s appointed meeting place, lays his hand on its head to transfer guilt, and slaughters it in God’s presence. Each movement points beyond the ritual to the perfect fulfillment in Jesus Christ, whose once-for-all sacrifice grants believers full access, complete forgiveness, and lasting fellowship with the LORD.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(4)Unto the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation.--Better,unto the entrance of the tent of meeting.(SeeLeviticus 1:3.) The regulations about the bringing of the sin offering up to the sprinkling of the blood are the same as those about the other sacrifices.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

He must bring
וְהֵבִ֣יא(wə·hê·ḇî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

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

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

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

of the Tent
אֹ֥הֶל(’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 168:A tent

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

before
לִפְנֵ֣י(lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440:The face

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

lay
וְסָמַ֤ךְ(wə·sā·maḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5564:To prop, to lean upon, take hold of

his hand
יָדוֹ֙(yā·ḏōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027:A hand

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

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

head,
רֹ֣אשׁ(rōš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7218:The head

and slaughter
וְשָׁחַ֥ט(wə·šā·ḥaṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7819:To slaughter, beat

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

before
לִפְנֵ֥י(lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440:The face

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

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