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Leviticus 3:12

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Berean Standard Bible

If one’s offering is a goat, he is to present it before the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

And if his oblation be a goat, then he shall offer it before Jehovah:

Bible in Basic English

And if his offering is a goat, then let it be placed before the Lord,

Douay-Rheims 1899

If his offering be a goat, and he offer it to the Lord,

Free Bible Version

If your offering is a goat, you are to present it before the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also if his offring be a goate, then shall he offer it before the Lord,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before the LORD.

One Unity Resource Bible

“‘If his offering is a goat, then he shall offer it before Adonai :

Translation for Translators

‘If your offering is a goat, you must take/present it to Yahweh.

Unlocked Literal Bible

If the man's offering is a goat, then he will offer it before Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

And if his offering shall be a goat, then he shall offer it before the LORD.

World English Bible

“‘If his offering is a goat, then he shall offer it before Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

'And if his offering [is] a goat, then he hath brought it near before Jehovah,

Context

Laws for Peace Offerings

¹¹Then the priest is to burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire to the LORD.¹²If one’s offering is a goat, he is to present it before the LORD.¹³He must lay his hand on its head and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood on all sides of the altar.

Summary

In Leviticus 3:12, the offering of a goat as a sacrifice is described, symbolizing atonement for sin and reconciliation with God. This verse underscores the importance of presenting offerings to the Lord with a willing heart and in accordance with His instructions. The act of sacrifice in the Old Testament points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, which provides eternal redemption for all who believe. Leviticus 3:12 serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance and restoration through the shedding of blood.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

A goat - Implying the whole species, he-goat, she-goat, and kid, as we have already seen.

Leviticus 3:12

Laws for Peace Offerings

¹¹Then the priest is to burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire to the LORD.¹²If one’s offering is a goat, he is to present it before the LORD.¹³He must lay his hand on its head and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood on all sides of the altar.

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Berean Standard Bible

If one’s offering is a goat, he is to present it before the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

And if his oblation be a goat, then he shall offer it before Jehovah:

Bible in Basic English

And if his offering is a goat, then let it be placed before the Lord,

Douay-Rheims 1899

If his offering be a goat, and he offer it to the Lord,

Free Bible Version

If your offering is a goat, you are to present it before the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also if his offring be a goate, then shall he offer it before the Lord,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before the LORD.

One Unity Resource Bible

“‘If his offering is a goat, then he shall offer it before Adonai :

Translation for Translators

‘If your offering is a goat, you must take/present it to Yahweh.

Unlocked Literal Bible

If the man's offering is a goat, then he will offer it before Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

And if his offering shall be a goat, then he shall offer it before the LORD.

World English Bible

“‘If his offering is a goat, then he shall offer it before Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

'And if his offering [is] a goat, then he hath brought it near before Jehovah,