Leviticus 4:16
New International Version
Then the anointed priest is to take some of the bull’s blood into the tent of meeting.

New Living Translation
The high priest will then take some of the bull’s blood into the Tabernacle,

English Standard Version
Then the anointed priest shall bring some of the blood of the bull into the tent of meeting,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the anointed priest is to bring some of the bull’s blood into the Tent of Meeting,

King James Bible
And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock's blood to the tabernacle of the congregation:

New King James Version
The anointed priest shall bring some of the bull’s blood to the tabernacle of meeting.

New American Standard Bible
Then the anointed priest is to bring some of the blood of the bull to the tent of meeting;

NASB 1995
‘Then the anointed priest is to bring some of the blood of the bull to the tent of meeting;

NASB 1977
‘Then the anointed priest is to bring some of the blood of the bull to the tent of meeting;

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the anointed priest shall bring some of the blood of the bull to the tent of meeting;

Amplified Bible
The anointed priest is to bring some of the bull’s blood to the Tent of Meeting,

Christian Standard Bible
The anointed priest will bring some of the bull’s blood into the tent of meeting.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The anointed priest will bring some of the bull’s blood into the tent of meeting.

American Standard Version
And the anointed priest shall bring of the blood of the bullock to the tent of meeting:

Contemporary English Version
The priest will take a bowl of the animal's blood inside the sacred tent,

English Revised Version
And the anointed priest shall bring of the blood of the bullock to the tent of meeting:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the anointed priest will bring some of the bull's blood into the tent of meeting.

Good News Translation
The High Priest shall take some of the bull's blood into the Tent,

International Standard Version
The anointed priest is to take blood from the bull and bring it to the Tent of Meeting.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the anointed priest is to bring some of the bull?s blood into the Tent of Meeting,

NET Bible
Then the high priest must bring some of the blood of the bull to the Meeting Tent,

New Heart English Bible
The anointed priest shall bring of the blood of the bull to the Tent of Meeting:

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock's blood to the tabernacle of the congregation:

World English Bible
The anointed priest shall bring some of the blood of the bull to the Tent of Meeting.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the priest who is anointed has brought in of the blood of the bullock to the Tent of Meeting,

Young's Literal Translation
'And the priest who is anointed hath brought in of the blood of the bullock unto the tent of meeting,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest being anointed brought the blood of the bullock to the tent of appointment.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The priest that is anointed shall carry of the blood into the tabernacle of the testimony.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the priest who is anointed shall carry some of its blood into the tabernacle of the testimony.

New American Bible
the anointed priest shall bring some of its blood into the tent of meeting,

New Revised Standard Version
The anointed priest shall bring some of the blood of the bull into the tent of meeting,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the blood of the bullock to the tabernacle of the congregation;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Priest that is anointed shall bring some of the blood of the bull to the door of the Time Tent:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the anointed priest shall bring of the blood of the bullock to the tent of meeting.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the anointed priest shall bring in of the blood of the calf into the tabernacle of witness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws for Sin Offerings
15The elders of the congregation are to lay their hands on the bull’s head before the LORD, and it shall be slaughtered before the LORD. 16Then the anointed priest is to bring some of the bull’s blood into the Tent of Meeting, 17and he is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle it seven times before the LORD in front of the veil.…

Cross References
Hebrews 9:7
But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.

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.

Hebrews 5:1-3
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 7:27
Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.

Hebrews 9:25
Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own.

Hebrews 10:11-12
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 8:3
And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer.

Hebrews 9:24
For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

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 15:28
And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the person who erred by sinning unintentionally; and when atonement has been made for him, he will be forgiven.

Exodus 29:10-12
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.

Exodus 30:10
Once a year Aaron shall make atonement on the horns of the altar. Throughout your generations he shall make atonement on it annually with the blood of the sin offering of atonement. The altar is most holy to the LORD.”

Leviticus 16:15-16
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. / So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting which abides among them in the midst of their impurities.

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.

Leviticus 9:7
Then Moses said to Aaron, “Approach the altar and sacrifice your sin offering and your burnt offering to make atonement for yourself and for the people. And sacrifice the people’s offering to make atonement for them, as the LORD has commanded.”


Treasury of Scripture

And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock's blood to the tabernacle of the congregation:

Leviticus 4:5-12
And the priest that is anointed shall take of the bullock's blood, and bring it to the tabernacle of the congregation: …

Hebrews 9:12-14
Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us

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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














Then the anointed priest
The term "anointed priest" refers to the high priest, who was consecrated with holy anointing oil as described in Exodus 29:7. This anointing set him apart for his sacred duties, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's empowerment. The high priest served as a mediator between God and the people, a role that foreshadows Jesus Christ, our ultimate High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16).

is to bring
This action signifies the priest's responsibility to act on behalf of the people. The priest's role was not passive; he actively participated in the atonement process, highlighting the necessity of intercession in the relationship between God and humanity.

some of the bull’s blood
Blood was central to the sacrificial system, representing life and atonement for sin (Leviticus 17:11). The use of a bull, a valuable and significant offering, underscores the gravity of sin and the costliness of atonement. This prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, whose blood was shed for the remission of sins (Hebrews 9:22).

into 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 met with His people, and the presence of the blood there symbolized the cleansing and sanctification necessary for communion with God. This anticipates the New Covenant, where believers have direct access to God through Christ (Hebrews 10:19-22).

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Anointed Priest
This refers to the high priest, who is consecrated and set apart for the service of God. In the context of Leviticus, the high priest acts as a mediator between God and the people of Israel.

2. The Bull
The bull is used as a sin offering in this passage. It symbolizes the atonement for sin, representing the seriousness of sin and the need for a sacrificial substitute.

3. The Tent of Meeting
Also known as the Tabernacle, this was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. It served as the central place of worship and sacrifice.

4. Blood
In the Hebrew context, blood represents life and is used for atonement. The act of bringing the blood into the Tent of Meeting signifies the cleansing and forgiveness of sin.

5. Sin Offering
This is a specific type of offering in the Levitical system designed to atone for unintentional sins and restore the relationship between the sinner and God.
Teaching Points
The Role of the Priest
The high priest serves as a mediator, foreshadowing Christ's role as our ultimate High Priest. Reflect on how Jesus intercedes for us today.

The Seriousness of Sin
The need for a sin offering underscores the gravity of sin. Consider how sin separates us from God and the importance of seeking forgiveness.

The Power of Sacrifice
The sacrificial system points to the necessity of atonement. Reflect on how Christ's sacrifice fulfills and surpasses the Old Testament sacrifices.

The Presence of God
The Tent of Meeting symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people. Contemplate how we can cultivate God's presence in our lives today.

The Symbolism of Blood
Blood as a symbol of life and atonement is central to both the Old and New Testaments. Reflect on the significance of Christ's blood in your personal redemption account.(16-21) The rest of the regulations are exactly the same as those prescribed in the sin offering for the high priest himself in Leviticus 4:5-12.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the anointed
הַמָּשִׁ֖יחַ (ham·mā·šî·aḥ)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 4899: Anointed, a consecrated person, the Messiah

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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