Leviticus 16:6
Leviticus 16:6 in Multiple Translations
Aaron is to present the bull for his sin offering and make atonement for himself and his household.
And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.
And Aaron shall present the bullock of the sin-offering, which is for himself, and make atonement for himself, and for his house.
And Aaron is to give the ox of the sin-offering for himself, to make himself and his house free from sin.
Aaron will present the bull as his own sin offering to make himself and his household right.
Then Aaron shall offer the bullocke for his sinne offring, and make an atonement for himselfe, and for his house.
and Aaron hath brought near the bullock of the sin-offering which is his own, and hath made atonement for himself, and for his house;
“Aaron shall offer the bull of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make atonement for himself and for his house.
And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin-offering, which is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.
And when he hath offered the calf and prayed for himself, and for his own house,
“Aaron must offer the bull to me to be a sacrifice in order that ◄I will forgive his sins and the sins of his family/his sins and the sins of his family will be forgiven►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 16:6
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Leviticus 16:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִקְרִ֧יב
אַהֲרֹ֛ן
אֶת
פַּ֥ר
הַ/חַטָּ֖את
אֲשֶׁר
ל֑/וֹ
וְ/כִפֶּ֥ר
בַּעֲד֖/וֹ
וּ/בְעַ֥ד
בֵּיתֽ/וֹ
וְ/הִקְרִ֧יב
qârab
H7126
to present
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
אַהֲרֹ֛ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
פַּ֥ר
par
H6499
bullock
N-ms
הַ/חַטָּ֖את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
Art | N-fs
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
ל֑/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וְ/כִפֶּ֥ר
kâphar
H3722
to atone
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
בַּעֲד֖/וֹ
bᵉʻad
H1157
about/through/for
Prep | Suff
וּ/בְעַ֥ד
bᵉʻad
H1157
about/through/for
Conj | Prep
בֵּיתֽ/וֹ
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 16:6
וְ/הִקְרִ֧יב
qârab
H7126
"to present"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
אַהֲרֹ֛ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
פַּ֥ר
par
H6499
"bullock"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.
Definition: young bull, steer, bullock
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.
הַ/חַטָּ֖את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
Art | N-fs
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
ל֑/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/כִפֶּ֥ר
kâphar
H3722
"to atone"
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
To cover means to coat or cover something, like when the ark was covered with pitch to protect it. This word is also used figuratively to describe making amends or forgiving someone, like in a sacrifice or atonement.
Definition: 1) to cover, purge, make an atonement, make reconciliation 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to cover over, pacify, propitiate 1a2) to cover over, atone for sin, make atonement for 1a3) to cover over, atone for sin and persons by legal rites 1b) (Pual) 1b1) to be covered over 1b2) to be atoned for 1c) (Hithpael) to be covered
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation). See also: Genesis 6:14; Leviticus 16:32; Psalms 65:4.
בַּעֲד֖/וֹ
bᵉʻad
H1157
"about/through/for"
Prep | Suff
This word means about, through, or for something, often used to describe location or action. It can be translated as 'about', 'at', 'by', or 'through', depending on the context in which it is used.
Definition: 1) behind, through, round about, on behalf of, away from, about 1a) through (of action) 1b) behind (with verbs of shutting) 1c) about (with verbs of fencing) 1d) on behalf of (metaph. especially with Hithpael)
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: about, at by (means of), for, over, through, up (-on), within. See also: Genesis 7:16; 2 Chronicles 30:18; Psalms 3:4.
וּ/בְעַ֥ד
bᵉʻad
H1157
"about/through/for"
Conj | Prep
This word means about, through, or for something, often used to describe location or action. It can be translated as 'about', 'at', 'by', or 'through', depending on the context in which it is used.
Definition: 1) behind, through, round about, on behalf of, away from, about 1a) through (of action) 1b) behind (with verbs of shutting) 1c) about (with verbs of fencing) 1d) on behalf of (metaph. especially with Hithpael)
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: about, at by (means of), for, over, through, up (-on), within. See also: Genesis 7:16; 2 Chronicles 30:18; Psalms 3:4.
בֵּיתֽ/וֹ
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
Study Notes — Leviticus 16:6
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- Leviticus 16:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 16:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 16:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 16:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 16:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 16:6
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 16:6
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 16:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 16:6
- Sermons on Leviticus 16:6
Context — The Day of Atonement
4He 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.
5And he shall take from the congregation of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering.
6Aaron is to present the bull for his sin offering and make atonement for himself and his household.
7Then he shall take the two goats and present them before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 8After Aaron casts lots for the two goats, one for the LORD and the other for the scapegoat,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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.” |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Hebrews 5:2–3 | He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness. That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. |
| 5 | Job 1:5 | And when the days of feasting were over, Job would send for his children to purify them, rising early in the morning to offer burnt offerings for all of them. For Job thought, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular practice. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 43:19 | 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. |
| 7 | Ezra 10:18–19 | Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. They pledged to send their wives away, and for their guilt they presented a ram from the flock as a guilt offering. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 43:27 | At the end of these days, from the eighth day on, the priests are to present your burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar. Then I will accept you, declares the Lord GOD.’” |
| 9 | Leviticus 8:14–17 | 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. Moses also took all the fat that was on the entrails, the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys and their fat, and burned it all on the altar. But the bull with its hide, flesh, and dung he burned outside the camp, as the LORD had commanded him. |
Leviticus 16:6 Summary
This verse shows that even the high priest, Aaron, needed to make things right with God for his own sins and the sins of his family. He did this by offering a special sacrifice, a bull, to take the punishment for his sins. This reminds us that we all need to be made right with God, and that Jesus Christ is our ultimate sacrifice who takes away our sins, as seen in Romans 5:8 and 1 John 2:2. By looking at Aaron's example, we can see the importance of humbly recognizing our own sin and seeking forgiveness from God.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Aaron need to make atonement for himself and his household?
Aaron, as the high priest, was not exempt from sin, and he needed to make atonement for himself and his household to maintain his purity and righteousness before God, as seen in Hebrews 7:27 and Leviticus 16:6.
What is the significance of the bull in Aaron's sin offering?
The bull represented a substitutionary sacrifice, where the animal's life was given in place of Aaron's, to atone for his sins, as explained in Leviticus 17:11 and Romans 3:25.
How does this verse relate to the concept of imputed righteousness?
Aaron's atonement for himself and his household illustrates the concept of imputed righteousness, where the righteousness of one (in this case, the bull) is transferred to another (Aaron and his household), foreshadowing the ultimate imputation of Christ's righteousness to believers, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:21.
What can we learn from Aaron's example about our own need for atonement?
Aaron's need for atonement reminds us that all people, regardless of position or status, are sinners in need of redemption, and that atonement can only be made through a substitutionary sacrifice, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ, as seen in John 1:29 and 1 Peter 3:18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to make atonement, and how can I apply the principle of substitutionary sacrifice to my own sin?
- How does the concept of imputed righteousness impact my understanding of God's justice and mercy?
- In what ways can I, like Aaron, recognize my own sinfulness and humble myself before God to receive atonement and cleansing?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of spiritual leadership and the need for leaders to model repentance and faith?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 16:6
And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which [is] for himself,.... That is, bring it into the court, and present it before the Lord in order to its being slain and sacrificed; for as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 16:6
And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering. Shall take of the congregation ... two kids of the goats ... and one ram.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 16:6
i.e. His family, as , to wit, the priests and Levites. See .
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 16:6
Leviticus 16:6 And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which [is] for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.Ver. 6. And for his house.] Whereof a minister must be mainly careful, lest, as Augustus doing justice on others, he be hit in the teeth with his own disordered family. Aaron had lately smarted in his two eldest.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 16:6
(6) And Aaron shall offer.—Better, And Aaron shall present, or bring near, as the word literally denotes (comp, Leviticus 16:9; Leviticus 16:11, &c.), since the actual offering or killing took place afterwards, when the lots for the goats had been cast, as described in Leviticus 16:11. For himself, and for his house.—By this is meant that the atonement was for his own sins, for those of his family and for all the priests, the sons of Aaron. The ritual at this pontifical sacrifice during the second Temple was most solemn and impressive. By the side of the victim, which was placed between the porch and the altar towards the east, stood the high priest, arrayed in his white robes, with his face towards the west. In this attitude of a penitent sinner, the pontiff laid both his hands upon the sacrifice and confessed his sins in an audible voice in the sight of God and the assembled congregation as follows: “O Lord, I have sinned, I have committed iniquity, I have transgressed before thee, I and my house. O Lord, I beseech thee cover over my sins, iniquities, and transgressions which I have committed before thee, I and my house, even as it is written in the Law of Moses thy servant—For on that day He will cover over for you and cleanse you from all your sins,” &c. To this the congregation replied: “Blessed be the name of His glorious kingdom for ever and ever.” Whereupon the high priest repeated this confession a second time, including in it the children of Aaron, God’s holy people. (See Leviticus 16:11.)
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 16:6
6, 7. The animals for the Sin-Offerings are presented ‘before the Lord.’ The verb in Leviticus 16:7, ‘and set them,’ is different from that in Leviticus 16:6, ‘and Aaron shall present’; after the lots are cast, Aaron ‘presents’ the goat ‘upon which the lot fell for the Lord’ (Leviticus 16:9). No distinction is made in A.V.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 16:6
Shall offer - Rather, shall present, as in Leviticus 16:7, Leviticus 16:10, etc. The word expresses the formal act of placing the victims in front of the entrance of the tabernacle. For himself, and for his house - i. e.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 16:6
6. Shall offer — R.V., “present.” The actual offering does not take place until Leviticus 16:11.
Sermons on Leviticus 16:6
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Hints on the Day of Atonement Levitcus 16 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby expounds on the Day of Atonement as described in Leviticus 16, emphasizing the dual role of Aaron's sacrifices: the bullock for sin and the scapegoat for transgre |
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Presence Everywhere - Part 2 (Cd Quality) by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept of reconciliation between man and God. He highlights the fact that man and God are initially enemies until there is reconciliati |
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The Ark of the Covenant by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the significance of the Ark of the Covenant as described in the book of Deuteronomy. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the presenc |
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(Exodus) Exodus 38 Introduction by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the structure and significance of the tabernacle in the Bible. The tabernacle was made up of various coverings and furniture, each representin |
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From Simon to Peter #33 - the Spirit in the Heart With Death at the Door by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Simon Peter in the book of Acts. Peter finds himself imprisoned and facing certain death, with no human means of escape. Howeve |
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You Are an Incredible Testimony of Mercy by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being a testimony of mercy, highlighting the power of God's covering, empowerment, and joy in our lives. It encourages believers to embrace |
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What the Scriptures Teach About the Blood by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes the centrality of the blood of Jesus in Scripture, illustrating its significance from the Old Testament through the teachings of Jesus and the Apostles, cu |