Leviticus 4:21
Leviticus 4:21 in Multiple Translations
Then 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.
And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn him as he burned the first bullock: it is a sin offering for the congregation.
And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn it as he burned the first bullock: it is the sin-offering for the assembly.
Then let the ox be taken away outside the tent-circle, that it may be burned as the other ox was burned; it is the sin-offering for all the people.
Then he shall take the bull outside the camp and burn it, just as he burned the bull previously mentioned. It is the sin offering for the whole community.
For he shall carie the bullocke without the hoste, and burne him as he burned the first bullock: for it is an offring for the sinne of the Congregation.
and he hath brought out the bullock unto the outside of the camp, and hath burned it as he hath burned the first bullock; it [is] a sin-offering of the assembly.
He shall carry the bull outside the camp, and burn it as he burned the first bull. It is the sin offering for the assembly.
And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn him as he burned the first bullock: it is a sin-offering for the congregation.
But the calf itself he shall carry forth without the camp, and shall burn it as he did the former calf: because it is for the sin of the multitude.
Then the priest must take the other parts of the bull outside the camp and burn them, like he does when he himself has sinned. That will be the offering for the sin that all the people have committed, and they will be forgiven.
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Leviticus 4:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הוֹצִ֣יא
אֶת
הַ/פָּ֗ר
אֶל
מִ/חוּץ֙
לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֔ה
וְ/שָׂרַ֣ף
אֹת֔/וֹ
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר
שָׂרַ֔ף
אֵ֖ת
הַ/פָּ֣ר
הָ/רִאשׁ֑וֹן
חַטַּ֥את
הַ/קָּהָ֖ל
הֽוּא
וְ/הוֹצִ֣יא
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/פָּ֗ר
par
H6499
bullock
Art | N-ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מִ/חוּץ֙
chûwts
H2351
outside
Prep | N-ms
לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֔ה
machăneh
H4264
camp
Prep | N-cs
וְ/שָׂרַ֣ף
sâraph
H8313
to burn
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
אֹת֔/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Prep | Rel
שָׂרַ֔ף
sâraph
H8313
to burn
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/פָּ֣ר
par
H6499
bullock
Art | N-ms
הָ/רִאשׁ֑וֹן
riʼshôwn
H7223
first
Art | Adj
חַטַּ֥את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
N-fs
הַ/קָּהָ֖ל
qâhâl
H6951
assembly
Art | N-ms
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 4:21
וְ/הוֹצִ֣יא
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/פָּ֗ר
par
H6499
"bullock"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.
Definition: young bull, steer, bullock
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מִ/חוּץ֙
chûwts
H2351
"outside"
Prep | N-ms
This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.
Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.
לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֔ה
machăneh
H4264
"camp"
Prep | N-cs
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
וְ/שָׂרַ֣ף
sâraph
H8313
"to burn"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This Hebrew word means to set something on fire, and is used in the Bible to describe burning or kindling flames, like in Psalm 83:14. It can also mean to utterly destroy something. The word is related to fire and burning, and is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to burn 1a) (Qal) to burn 1b) (Niphal) to be burned 1c) (Piel) burner, burning (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be burnt up, be burned Also means: sa.raph (סָרַף "to burn" H5635)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, make a) burn((-ing), up) kindle, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 11:3; 1 Kings 13:2; Psalms 46:10.
אֹת֔/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Prep | Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
שָׂרַ֔ף
sâraph
H8313
"to burn"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to set something on fire, and is used in the Bible to describe burning or kindling flames, like in Psalm 83:14. It can also mean to utterly destroy something. The word is related to fire and burning, and is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to burn 1a) (Qal) to burn 1b) (Niphal) to be burned 1c) (Piel) burner, burning (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be burnt up, be burned Also means: sa.raph (סָרַף "to burn" H5635)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, make a) burn((-ing), up) kindle, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 11:3; 1 Kings 13:2; Psalms 46:10.
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/פָּ֣ר
par
H6499
"bullock"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.
Definition: young bull, steer, bullock
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.
הָ/רִאשׁ֑וֹן
riʼshôwn
H7223
"first"
Art | Adj
This word means 'first' or 'primary', referring to something that comes before others in time, place, or rank. It is used to describe the first or most important thing in a series or list.
Definition: : first adj 1) first, primary, former 1a) former (of time) 1a1) ancestors 1a2) former things 1b) foremost (of location) 1c) first (in time) 1d) first, chief (in degree) adv 2) first, before, formerly, at first
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ancestor, (that were) before(-time), beginning, eldest, first, fore(-father) (-most), former (thing), of old time, past. See also: Genesis 8:13; 1 Chronicles 27:3; Psalms 79:8.
חַטַּ֥את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
N-fs
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
הַ/קָּהָ֖ל
qâhâl
H6951
"assembly"
Art | N-ms
A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.
Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body
Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
Study Notes — Leviticus 4:21
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- Leviticus 4:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:21
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:21
- Sermons on Leviticus 4:21
Context — Laws for Sin Offerings
19And he is to remove all the fat from it and burn it on the altar.
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. 23When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished male goat as his offering.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 16:15 | Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it. |
| 2 | Matthew 20:28 | just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” |
| 3 | 2 Corinthians 5:21 | God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. |
| 4 | Leviticus 16:21 | Then he is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the iniquities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to put them on the goat’s head and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man appointed for the task. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 29:21–24 | They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD. So they slaughtered the bulls, and the priests took the blood and sprinkled it on the altar. They slaughtered the rams and sprinkled the blood on the altar. And they slaughtered the lambs and sprinkled the blood on the altar. Then they brought the goats for the sin offering before the king and the assembly, who laid their hands on them. And the priests slaughtered the goats and put their blood on the altar for a sin offering, to make atonement for all Israel, because the king had ordered the burnt offering and the sin offering for all Israel. |
| 6 | 1 Timothy 2:5–6 | For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time. |
| 7 | Ezra 8:35 | Then the exiles who had returned from captivity sacrificed burnt offerings to the God of Israel: 12 bulls for all Israel, 96 rams, 77 lambs, and a sin offering of 12 male goats. All this was a burnt offering to the LORD. |
| 8 | Leviticus 4:11–12 | But the hide of the bull and all its flesh, with its head and legs and its entrails and dung— all the rest of the bull—he must take outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place where the ashes are poured out, and there he must burn it on a wood fire on the ash heap. |
Leviticus 4:21 Summary
This verse, Leviticus 4:21, tells us that the priest has to take the bull outside the camp and burn it, which symbolizes the removal of sin from the community. This act of burning the bull is a sin offering, which means it is a way of making things right with God when we sin, as seen in Romans 3:25. Just like the Israelites, we need to acknowledge and deal with our sin, and turn to God for forgiveness, as mentioned in 1 John 1:9. By doing so, we can experience the love and mercy of God, just as the Israelites did through the sin offering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of taking the bull outside the camp to burn it?
This act symbolizes the removal of sin from the community, as seen in Leviticus 4:21, and is a reminder of the seriousness of sin, as mentioned in Numbers 15:35-36, where those who broke God's laws were taken outside the camp to be stoned.
Why is this bull considered a sin offering for the assembly?
The bull represents the atonement for the sins of the entire community, as stated in Leviticus 4:21, and is a reminder of the sacrifice that is required for sin, as seen in Romans 6:23, where the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus.
How does this sin offering relate to the concept of atonement in the Bible?
The sin offering, as described in Leviticus 4:20-21, is a way of making atonement for sin, which is a central theme in the Bible, as seen in Romans 5:11, where we have received reconciliation through Jesus Christ, and in Hebrews 9:22, which states that without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.
What can we learn from the fact that the priest has to burn the bull outside the camp?
This act teaches us that sin must be dealt with outside of our daily lives, and that God is holy and separate from sin, as stated in Leviticus 11:44-45, and that we must strive to be holy, as mentioned in 1 Peter 1:15-16, because God is holy.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can acknowledge and deal with sin in my own life, just as the Israelites did with the sin offering?
- How can I apply the concept of atonement, as seen in this verse, to my relationship with God and others?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of community and corporate sin, and how can I apply this to my own life and relationships?
- In what ways can I reflect on my own sinful nature and the sacrifice that Jesus made for me, as represented by the bull in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:21
[See comments on Leviticus 4:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:21
When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:21
Leviticus 4:21 And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn him as he burned the first bullock: it [is] a sin offering for the congregation.Ver. 21. Without the camp.] Pointing to Christ, who carried our sins out of God’ s sight. See Hebrews 13:12.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:21
(16-21) The rest of the regulations are exactly the same as those prescribed in the sin offering for the high priest himself in Leviticus 4:5-12.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:21
13–21. The Sin-Offering for the congregation, a bullock
Sermons on Leviticus 4:21
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The Day of Atonement by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the significance of the Day of Atonement, also known as Yom Kippur, in the Old Testament. He explains the ritual of the scapegoat, wher |
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K-510 Priestly Ministry by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker expresses his inability to fully comprehend and explain the significance of the chapter he is about to read. He emphasizes the importance of preserving |
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Hidden in Plain Sight by C.J. Mahaney | In this sermon, the preacher starts by sharing a story about a world-famous violinist, Joshua Bell, who played in a subway station and went largely unnoticed. This story serves as |
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Our Ever Living Intercessor by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the significance of Christ's high priestly prayer in John 17:9, where Jesus states He prays specifically for His followers, not the world. Tozer clarifies tha |
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Life and Immortality Brought to Light Through the Gospel by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington preaches about the threefold appearance of Christ throughout history, emphasizing how Christ was prefigured in the Old Testament, manifested in a body of flesh, and |
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(Christ) Christ Our Example by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the life of Christ and the example he set for believers. The preacher highlights seven major aspects of Christ's life. Firstly, there was a c |
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To Live Is Christ - Full Length by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal encounter with a frail and humble village woman who radiated the love of Jesus. The woman, who had six sons, revealed to the speaker t |