Leviticus 4:32
Leviticus 4:32 in Multiple Translations
If, however, he brings a lamb as a sin offering, he must bring an unblemished female.
And if he bring a lamb for a sin offering, he shall bring it a female without blemish.
And if he bring a lamb as his oblation for a sin-offering, he shall bring it a female without blemish.
And if he gives a lamb as his sin-offering, let it be a female without any mark;
If he brings a lamb as a sin offering, he is to bring a female without defects.
And if he bring a lambe for his sinne offring, he shall bring a female without blemish,
'And if he bring in a sheep [for] his offering, for a sin-offering, a female, a perfect one, he doth bring in,
“‘If he brings a lamb as his offering for a sin offering, he shall bring a female without defect.
And if he shall bring a lamb for a sin-offering, he shall bring it a female without blemish.
But if he offer of the flock a victim for his sin, to wit, an ewe without blemish:
‘If that person brings a lamb to be his offering for sin, he must bring a female lamb that has no defects.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 4:32
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Leviticus 4:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וְ/אִם
כֶּ֛בֶשׂ
יָבִ֥יא
קָרְבָּנ֖/וֹ
לְ/חַטָּ֑את
נְקֵבָ֥ה
תְמִימָ֖ה
יְבִיאֶֽ/נָּה
וְ/אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj | Conj
כֶּ֛בֶשׂ
kebes
H3532
lamb
N-ms
יָבִ֥יא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
קָרְבָּנ֖/וֹ
qorbân
H7133
offering
N-ms | Suff
לְ/חַטָּ֑את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
Prep | N-fs
נְקֵבָ֥ה
nᵉqêbâh
H5347
female
N-fs
תְמִימָ֖ה
tâmîym
H8549
unblemished
Adj
יְבִיאֶֽ/נָּה
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 4:32
וְ/אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj | Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
כֶּ֛בֶשׂ
kebes
H3532
"lamb"
N-ms
This word refers to a young ram or lamb, old enough to butt or fight. In the Bible, it is used to describe the animals used for sacrifice or as a symbol of innocence.
Definition: lamb, sheep, young ram
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: lamb, sheep. See also: Exodus 12:5; Numbers 28:7; Proverbs 27:26.
יָבִ֥יא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
קָרְבָּנ֖/וֹ
qorbân
H7133
"offering"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to an offering or sacrifice brought near to the altar, and is used in the Bible to describe the sacrifices made by the Israelites. In Leviticus 1:2, it describes the burnt offering presented to God.
Definition: offering, oblation Also means: qur.ban (קֻרְבָּן "offering" H7133B)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: oblation, that is offered, offering. See also: Leviticus 1:2; Numbers 7:3; Ezekiel 40:43.
לְ/חַטָּ֑את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
Prep | 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.
נְקֵבָ֥ה
nᵉqêbâh
H5347
"female"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means female, referring to a woman, girl, or female animal. It is used in various books, including Genesis and Leviticus, to describe the female sex.
Definition: 1) female 1a) woman, female child 1b) female animal
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: female. See also: Genesis 1:27; Leviticus 12:5; Jeremiah 31:22.
תְמִימָ֖ה
tâmîym
H8549
"unblemished"
Adj
This Hebrew word means unblemished or perfect, like an animal without defects. It describes something or someone that is whole and complete, like the sacrifices in Leviticus. It is used to describe integrity and truth.
Definition: : unblemished/perfect 1) complete, whole, entire, sound 1a) complete, whole, entire 1b) whole, sound, healthful 1c) complete, entire (of time) 1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity 1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: without blemish, complete, full, perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled, upright(-ly), whole. See also: Genesis 6:9; Deuteronomy 18:13; Psalms 15:2.
יְבִיאֶֽ/נָּה
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
Study Notes — Leviticus 4:32
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- Context
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- Leviticus 4:32 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:32
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:32
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:32
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:32
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 4:32
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 4:32
- Sermons on Leviticus 4:32
Context — Laws for Sin Offerings
30Then the priest is to take some of its blood with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar.
31Then he is to remove all the fat, just as it is removed from the peace offering, and the priest is to burn it on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him, and he will be forgiven.
32If, however, he brings a lamb as a sin offering, he must bring an unblemished female.
33And he is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it as a sin offering at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered. 34Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 4:28 | When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for that sin. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 3:18 | For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, |
| 3 | 1 Peter 2:22 | “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” |
| 4 | Leviticus 3:6–7 | If, however, one’s peace offering to the LORD is from the flock, he must present a male or female without blemish. If he is presenting a lamb for his offering, he must present it before the LORD. |
| 5 | Revelation 5:6 | Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth. |
| 6 | Luke 1:35 | The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God. |
| 7 | 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.” |
| 8 | Isaiah 53:7 | He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. |
| 9 | Exodus 12:3 | Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. |
| 10 | 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! |
Leviticus 4:32 Summary
This verse, Leviticus 4:32, tells us that if someone brings a lamb as a sin offering, it must be a perfect female lamb. This shows us that God wants our best, and that He is holy and perfect. Just like the lamb had to be perfect, Jesus Christ was perfect and without sin, and He became our sin offering, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:21. This helps us understand that God loves us and wants us to be pure and holy, just like He is, as seen in 1 Peter 1:16.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the sin offering require an unblemished female lamb in Leviticus 4:32?
The requirement for an unblemished female lamb in Leviticus 4:32 emphasizes the importance of perfection and purity in the sin offering, as seen also in Exodus 12:5, where the Passover lamb had to be without blemish.
What is the significance of the lamb being female in this context?
The female lamb may symbolize humility and submission, as seen in the character of Jesus Christ, who humbled Himself to become a sin offering for us, as described in Philippians 2:8.
How does this verse relate to the concept of atonement in the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger context of atonement in Leviticus, where the sin offering is used to make atonement for the people, as seen in Leviticus 4:31, and points forward to the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ, as described in Romans 3:25.
What can we learn from the specificity of the sin offering in this verse?
The specificity of the sin offering, including the requirement for an unblemished female lamb, teaches us about the importance of obedience to God's commands and the value of attention to detail in our worship, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:32.
Reflection Questions
- What does the requirement for an unblemished lamb reveal about God's character and His desire for our lives?
- How does the concept of a sin offering help me understand the depth of my sin and the extent of God's forgiveness?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of purity and perfection in my own life, as reflected in the unblemished lamb?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of humility and submission in my relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:32
And if he bring a lamb for a sin offering,.... As he might if he would; the Jews observe, that in all places a lamb is put before a goat, as being more excellent in its kind; but here it is mentioned
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:32
And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; If any one
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:32
Leviticus 4:32 And if he bring a lamb for a sin offering, he shall bring it a female without blemish.Ver. 32. And if he bring a lamb.] This sacrifice hath not wholly the same fat as that of a goat, and therefore is spoken of apart.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:32
(32) And if he bring a lamb.—Better, a sheep. (See Leviticus 3:7.) Those who were unable to bring a goat might offer a female sheep as the less valuable animal, provided it was without blemish. Though the ritual is the same as with the goat (see Leviticus 4:29-31), yet the sheep is treated separately, because of the fat tail, which had to be burned. (See Leviticus 3:12.)
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:32
27–35. The Sin-Offering for one of the common people (Heb. ‘people of the land’), a she-goat or a lamb The she-goat (Leviticus 4:28), according to Numbers 15:27, was to be of the first year. The lamb (Leviticus 4:32) was also to be a female. The ritual is the same for both animals, and like that of the offering of the ruler. The reason for treating the two in separate paragraphs is the same as in the case of the Peace-Offering.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 4:32
A lamb - A sheep. See Leviticus 3:7 note. Three points are to be observed in regard to the victims for sin-offerings.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 4:32
SIN OF A PRIVATE PERSON, Leviticus 4:27-35.The only difference between the method of expiating the sin of a private person and that of a ruler is, that the offering of the former being a female kid
Sermons on Leviticus 4:32
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(1 Peter - Part 29): False Teaching on Obscure Teaching by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of salvation and the role of baptism in it. He emphasizes that very few people were saved in the past, highlighting the importanc |
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The Souls Under the Altar by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four states of a man according to the word of God. The first state is when a person is lost on earth, meaning they have not yet become a |
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(Genesis) Genesis 6:1-7 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the cause of God's judgment of the flood as described in Genesis 6:5. The wickedness of man is emphasized, with every imagination and though |
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The Gospel for the Days of Noah by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the current state of violence and riots happening in various places, including America. He mentions being present during the riots between |
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Christianity Is Warfare by Russell Moore | In this sermon, the pastor shares a personal anecdote about a friend who became paranoid about who was listening to his phone conversations. The pastor emphasizes the importance of |
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Op World 4 Wednesday 1982 by George Verwer | In this sermon, George Verwer discusses the principles of perseverance in the Christian faith. He emphasizes the importance of keeping our focus on Jesus and not getting discourage |
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What Will You Do? by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of one's response to Jesus Christ. He poses the question, "What will you do with Jesus?" and highlights the urgency of making |