Leviticus 4:21
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: it is 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. It is a sin offering for the assembly.

New American Standard Bible
Then he is to bring the bull out to a 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 to a 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 to a 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."

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.

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.

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.

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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.…

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, that is 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 offer them 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 goats for a sin offering: all this was a burnt offering unto the LORD.

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1. The sin offering of ignorance
3. for the priest
13. for the congregation
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Then he is to take the bull
The phrase "he is to take the bull" refers to the priest's role in the sacrificial system. The Hebrew word for "bull" is "par," which signifies a young bull or steer, often used in significant sacrifices. The bull represents strength and vitality, symbolizing the seriousness of sin and the need for a substantial offering to atone for the community's transgressions. This act underscores the priest's mediatory role between God and the people, highlighting the importance of leadership in spiritual matters.

outside the camp
The instruction to take the bull "outside the camp" is significant in the context of ancient Israelite society. The camp represents the community of God's people, and taking the sacrifice outside signifies the removal of sin from the community. This act prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who was crucified outside the city walls of Jerusalem, bearing the sins of humanity. Theologically, it emphasizes the separation that sin causes between God and His people and the need for purification.

and burn it
The burning of the bull is a critical component of the sin offering. The Hebrew word "saraph" means to burn or consume with fire. Fire in the Bible often symbolizes God's holiness and judgment. The complete burning of the bull signifies the total consumption of sin, illustrating God's desire for the complete eradication of sin from His people. It is a vivid reminder of the cost of sin and the necessity of atonement.

just as he burned the first bull
This phrase refers back to the earlier instructions for the sin offering, ensuring consistency in the sacrificial process. The repetition of the ritual underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for a consistent approach to atonement. It also highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands, as the precise execution of the ritual reflects the Israelites' commitment to God's covenant.

It is the sin offering
The term "sin offering" in Hebrew is "chattat," which denotes an offering made specifically for atonement of sin. This offering is distinct from other sacrifices, such as burnt offerings or peace offerings, as it directly addresses the issue of sin and its consequences. The sin offering is a powerful reminder of humanity's fallen nature and the need for divine intervention to restore the relationship between God and His people.

for the assembly
The phrase "for the assembly" indicates that this sin offering is made on behalf of the entire community of Israel. The Hebrew word "qahal" refers to the congregation or assembly of God's people. This communal aspect of the sin offering highlights the corporate nature of sin and the collective responsibility of the community to seek atonement. It serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of God's people and the impact of individual and collective sin on the community's relationship with God.

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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