Leviticus 3:8
Leviticus 3:8 in Multiple Translations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Then one of the priests will sprinkle that blood against all sides of the altar.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 3:8
Study Notes — Leviticus 3:8
- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 3:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 3:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 3:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 3:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 3:8
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 3:8
- Sermons on Leviticus 3:8
Context — Laws for Peace Offerings
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 splatter its blood on all sides of the altar.
9And from the peace offering he shall bring a food offering to the LORD consisting of its fat: the entire fat tail cut off close to the backbone, the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, 10both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 1:5 | And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and sprinkle it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. |
| 2 | Ephesians 3:12 | In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence. |
| 3 | Leviticus 3:13 | He 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. |
| 4 | Ephesians 2:18 | For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. |
| 5 | Matthew 3:17 | And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” |
| 6 | Isaiah 53:6 | We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. |
| 7 | Leviticus 3:2–5 | He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall sprinkle the blood on all sides of the altar. From the peace offering he is to bring an offering made by fire to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which he is to remove with the kidneys. Then Aaron’s sons are to burn it on the altar atop the burnt offering that is on the burning wood, as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. |
| 8 | Hebrews 10:19–22 | Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. |
| 9 | 2 Corinthians 5:19 | that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. |
| 10 | 1 Peter 2:24 | He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” |
Leviticus 3:8 Summary
This verse explains how the Israelites were to offer a peace offering to God, which involved laying their hand on the head of the animal and slaughtering it in front of the Tent of Meeting. The blood of the animal was then sprinkled on the altar by the priests, symbolizing the forgiveness and cleansing of the person offering the sacrifice (as seen in Leviticus 17:11). This act of sacrifice and atonement points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who bore our sins on the cross (Romans 3:25). By trusting in Jesus, we can experience the same forgiveness and cleansing that the Israelites experienced through the peace offering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was it necessary for the person offering the sacrifice to lay their hand on the head of the offering?
This act symbolized the transfer of the person's sin and guilt to the animal, which would then bear the punishment for their sin, as seen in Leviticus 1:4 and Isaiah 53:5-6.
What is the significance of slaughtering the offering in front of the Tent of Meeting?
The Tent of Meeting was the designated place where God dwelled among the Israelites, and slaughtering the offering there emphasized the importance of approaching God and seeking forgiveness in a public and communal manner, as seen in Leviticus 17:3-6.
Why did Aaron's sons need to sprinkle the blood on all sides of the altar?
The sprinkling of blood on the altar was a symbolic act of atonement, representing the cleansing and purification of the person offering the sacrifice, as seen in Leviticus 17:11 and Hebrews 9:22.
How does this verse relate to the concept of substitutionary atonement?
This verse illustrates the principle of substitutionary atonement, where an innocent animal takes the place of the guilty person, bearing the punishment for their sin, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 3:25 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the nature of sin and the need for atonement?
- How does the act of laying hands on the head of the offering relate to our own need for repentance and forgiveness?
- In what ways does the slaughter of the offering in front of the Tent of Meeting symbolize our public declaration of faith and dependence on God?
- How does the sprinkling of blood on the altar represent the cleansing and purification that comes through faith in Jesus Christ?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 3:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 3:8
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 3:8
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 3:8
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 3:8
Sermons on Leviticus 3:8
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The Mysteries of the Faith by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the influence of spiritual forces in various aspects of society, such as institutions, culture, business, and entertainment. The speaker share |
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Confidence by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and authority of God as the great pilot who can bring things into existence and command the hosts of heaven. The preacher encourag |
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Filled With All Fulness by Peter Masters | This sermon delves into the progression in the life of a believer, focusing on the development and advance in the divine life. It emphasizes the blessings of prayer, the access bel |
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Faith by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of faith in pleasing God. He references Psalm 37:5 and Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourage believers to commit their ways to the L |
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The Sacred Place by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of all scripture being inspired and significant. He mentions that while there are verses about the role of a deacon, they are |
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In the Shadow of the Cross - Jesus Prays for His Disciples (1) by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Jesus' testimonial to the Father on behalf of his disciples. He emphasizes that the disciples have received and kept Christ's words as the wo |
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Dead, Yet Living by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches about the profound truth that believers are dead to self and alive in Christ, hidden and secure in God. He emphasizes the importance of being taught by God |







