Leviticus 4:16

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Then the anointed priest is to bring some of the bull’s blood into the Tent of Meeting,

American Standard Version (1901)

And the anointed priest shall bring of the blood of the bullock to the tent of meeting:

Bible in Basic English

And the priest is to take some of its blood to the Tent of meeting;

Douay-Rheims 1899

The priest that is anointed shall carry of the blood into the tabernacle of the testimony.

Free Bible Version

Then the high priest shall take some of the bull's blood into the Tent of Meeting.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then the Priest that is anointed, shall bring of the bullockes blood into the Tabernacle of the Congregation,

King James (Authorized) Version

And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock’s blood to the tabernacle of the congregation:

One Unity Resource Bible

The anointed priest shall bring of the blood of the bull to the Tent of Meeting:

Translation for Translators

Then the Supreme [MTY] Priest must take some of that blood into the Sacred Tent.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The anointed priest will bring some of the blood of the bull to the tent of meeting,

Noah Webster Bible

And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock's blood to the tabernacle of the congregation:

World English Bible

The anointed priest shall bring some of the blood of the bull to the Tent of Meeting.

Young's Literal Translation

'And the priest who is anointed hath brought in of the blood of the bullock unto the tent of meeting,

Context

Laws for Sin Offerings

¹⁵The elders of the congregation are to lay their hands on the bull’s head before the LORD, and it shall be slaughtered before the LORD.¹⁶Then the anointed priest is to bring some of the bull’s blood into the Tent of Meeting,¹⁷and he is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle it seven times before the LORD in front of the veil.

Summary

Leviticus 4:16 outlines the process for the high priest to make atonement for the unintentional sins of the congregation. The verse emphasizes the importance of the high priest's role in interceding for the people before God and seeking forgiveness on their behalf. This act of atonement demonstrates the seriousness of sin and the need for reconciliation with God. It also points to the sacrificial system as a temporary measure until the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who would provide permanent atonement for sin.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

When a ruler hath sinned,.... Or "prince", the "nasi", one that is lifted up above others in honour, power, and authority, or that bears the weight of government: the word comes from one which signifies to lift up, or to bear; it may be understood of a governor of a family, or of a tribe, as Aben Ezra observes; and so in the Talmud (k) it is said, it means the prince of a tribe, such as Nachson the son of Amminadab, prince of the tribe of Judah. Maimonides (l) says a king is designed, over whom none has power; and so Gersom on the place, who observes, that David the king is called a prince, Eze 34:24. and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the Lord his God; the phrase, "his God", is here added, and is not used neither of the anointed priest, nor of the congregation, nor of one of the common people; only of the prince, to show, that though he is above others, God is above him, and he is accountable to him; he is his God, of whom he is, and by whom he rules; wherefore if he breaks any of his commandments, though ignorantly, he must bring a sacrifice for it: concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty; of transgressing negative precepts, which are as binding on him as others. (k) T. Bab. Horayot, fol. 11. 1. (l) Hilchot Shegagot, c. 15. sect. 6.