Leviticus 4:20
Leviticus 4:20 in Multiple Translations
He shall offer this bull just as he did the bull for the sin offering; in this way the priest will make atonement on their behalf, and they will be forgiven.
And he shall do with the bullock as he did with the bullock for a sin offering, so shall he do with this: and the priest shall make an atonement for them, and it shall be forgiven them.
Thus shall he do with the bullock; as he did with the bullock of the sin-offering, so shall he do with this; and the priest shall make atonement for them, and they shall be forgiven.
Let him do with the ox as he did with the ox of the sin-offering; and the priest will take away their sin and they will have forgiveness.
He shall offer this bull in the same way he did for the sin offering. This is how the priest will make them right, and they will be forgiven.
And the Priest shall doe with this bullocke, as he did with the bullocke for his sinne: so shall he do with this: so the Priest shall make an atonement for them, and it shalbe forgiuen them.
'And he hath done to the bullock as he hath done to the bullock of the sin-offering, so he doth to it; and the priest hath made atonement for them, and it hath been forgiven them;
He shall do this with the bull; as he did with the bull of the sin offering, so he shall do with this; and the priest shall make atonement for them, and they shall be forgiven.
And he shall do with the bullock as he did with the bullock for a sin-offering, so shall he do with this: and the priest shall make an atonement for them, and it shall be forgiven them.
Doing so with this calf, as he did also with that before: and the priest praying for them, the Lord will be merciful unto them.
He must do with this bull the same things that he did with the bull that was an offering for his own sins, and they will be forgiven {Yahweh will forgive them}.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 4:20
Study Notes — Leviticus 4:20
- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 4:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 4:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:20
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 4:20
- Sermons on Leviticus 4:20
Context — Laws for Sin Offerings
20He shall offer this bull just as he did the bull for the sin offering; in this way the priest will make atonement on their behalf, and they will be forgiven.
21Then he is to take the bull outside the camp and burn it, just as he burned the first bull. It is the sin offering for the assembly. 22When a leader sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the commandments of the LORD his God, he incurs guilt.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 15:25 | The priest is to make atonement for the whole congregation of Israel, so that they may be forgiven; for the sin was unintentional and they have brought to the LORD an offering made by fire and a sin offering, presented before the LORD for their unintentional sin. |
| 2 | Hebrews 10:10–12 | And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. |
| 3 | Leviticus 12:8 | But if she cannot afford a lamb, she shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. Then the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.’” |
| 4 | Leviticus 14:18 | The rest of the oil in his palm, the priest is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD. |
| 5 | Romans 5:11 | Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. |
| 6 | Leviticus 4:26 | He must burn all its fat on the altar, like the fat of the peace offerings; thus the priest will make atonement for that man’s sin, and he will be forgiven. |
| 7 | Hebrews 2:17 | For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people. |
| 8 | Hebrews 9:14 | how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! |
| 9 | Hebrews 1:3 | The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. |
| 10 | Leviticus 5:6 | and he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD for the sin he has committed: a female lamb or goat from the flock as a sin offering. And the priest will make atonement for him concerning his sin. |
Leviticus 4:20 Summary
[Leviticus 4:20 tells us that the priest offers a bull as a sin offering to make atonement for the people's sins, so they can be forgiven. This is similar to what Jesus did for us on the cross, as seen in Romans 5:8. The idea is that someone else takes the punishment for our mistakes, so we can be forgiven and have a clean start. This shows us how much God loves us and wants us to be close to Him, as stated in John 3:16.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of offering the bull in Leviticus 4:20?
The purpose of offering the bull is to make atonement for the sins of the people, as the priest will make atonement on their behalf, and they will be forgiven, just as it is written in Leviticus 4:20 and supported by Hebrews 9:22.
How does the sin offering relate to forgiveness?
The sin offering, as seen in Leviticus 4:20, is a means by which the priest makes atonement for the people's sins, resulting in their forgiveness, which is a concept also found in Psalm 51:7 and Acts 10:43.
Is the sin offering only for unintentional sins?
In the context of Leviticus 4:20, the sin offering is indeed for unintentional sins, as stated in Leviticus 4:2, but the concept of atonement and forgiveness is also applicable to intentional sins, as seen in 1 John 1:9 and Romans 3:25.
How does this verse relate to the concept of atonement in the New Testament?
The concept of atonement in Leviticus 4:20 is a foreshadowing of the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ, as stated in Romans 5:11 and Hebrews 10:10, where He becomes the perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to me that the priest makes atonement on behalf of the people, and how does this relate to my own need for forgiveness?
- In what ways can I apply the concept of atonement and forgiveness in my daily life, especially in my relationships with others?
- How does the idea of the sin offering being a means of atonement and forgiveness impact my understanding of God's character and His love for me?
- What can I learn from the fact that the priest must follow specific instructions for the sin offering, and how can I apply this to my own walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:20
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:20
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 4:20
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:20
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:20
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:20
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 4:20
Sermons on Leviticus 4:20
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Of the Pardon of Sin. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the doctrine of the pardon of sin, emphasizing that it is rooted in the satisfaction made by Christ. He explains that forgiveness is a revelation of the gospe |
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Atonement by G.W. North | G.W. North emphasizes the distinction between redemption and atonement in his sermon, explaining that while redemption is foundational to both the Old and New Testaments, atonement |
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It Is Finished by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the profound significance of Jesus' declaration 'It is finished' from John 19:30, asserting that these words encapsulate the culmination of Old Testame |
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Freedom From Addictions by Neil T. Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker, Dick, emphasizes the importance of learning in committed relationships. He shares a powerful experience where he gathered a group of people in a mounta |
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(John - Part 23): Man's Accountability to God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the topic of judgment and the role of Jesus Christ as the judge. He emphasizes that Jesus is qualified to be the judge because he seeks the g |
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Seven Words From the Cross - Victory by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a British mother who prayed for her unconverted teenage son while on holiday. Meanwhile, the son finds a pamphlet and starts readi |
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How to Overcome Guilt by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the doctrine of the blood of Christ and its power to dismiss all sins from God's memory. He explains that while humans cannot dismiss guilt |







