Leviticus 3:8

Verse

He is to lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood on all sides of the altar.

American Standard Version (1901)

and he shall lay his hand upon the head of his oblation, and kill it before the tent of meeting: and Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about.

Bible in Basic English

And he is to put his hand on the head of his offering and put it to death before the Tent of meeting; and Aaron's sons are to put some of its blood on and round the altar.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He shall put his hand upon the head of his victim: and it shall be slain in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony: and the sons of Aaron shall pour the blood thereof round about upon the altar.

Free Bible Version

Put your hand on the head of the offering and kill it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron's sons the priests will sprinkle the blood on all sides of the altar.

Geneva Bible 1599

And lay his hand vpon the head of his offring, and shall kill it before the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and Aarons sonnes shall sprinckle the blood thereof round about vpon the altar.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle the blood thereof round about upon the altar.

One Unity Resource Bible

and he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering, and kill it before the Tent of Meeting: and Aaron [Light-bringer]’s sons shall sprinkle its blood around on the altar.

Translation for Translators

Then one of the priests will sprinkle that blood against all sides of the altar.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He will lay his hand on the head of his sacrifice and kill it before the tent of meeting. Then Aaron's sons will sprinkle its blood on the sides of the altar.

Noah Webster Bible

And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle the blood of it around upon the altar.

World English Bible

and he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering, and kill it before the Tent of Meeting. Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood around on the altar.

Young's Literal Translation

and hath laid his hand on the head of his offering, and hath slaughtered it before the tent of meeting, and sons of Aaron have sprinkled its blood on the altar round about.

Context

Laws for Peace Offerings

⁷If he is presenting a lamb for his offering, he must present it before the LORD.⁸He is to lay his hand on the head of his offering 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

Leviticus 3:8 outlines the specific instructions for presenting a sacrifice of peace offering to the Lord. It emphasizes the importance of offering the fat from the animal as a pleasing aroma to the Lord. This verse underscores the significance of giving the best portion of the sacrifice to God as an act of worship and thanksgiving. By following these detailed guidelines, the Israelites demonstrated their reverence and obedience to God's commands in their worship practices. The peace offering symbolized reconciliation and fellowship with God, highlighting the relational aspect of their faith.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering,.... The Targum of Jonathan adds here, as before,"his right hand with strength:" and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation; in the court, in any part of it; for, as Gersom says, all places were right for this; the man that brought it killed it, or the butcher, as the Targum of Jonathan says here also as on Lev 3:2, and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle the blood thereof round about upon the altar; upon the four horns of it; see Gill on Lev 3:2.