Leviticus 1:4 nasb — 'He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, that it may be accepted for him to make atonement on his beha…

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"'He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, that it may be accepted for him to make atonement on his behalf."

— Leviticus 1:4, NASB

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Leviticus 1 — Context

1

Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the tent of meeting, saying,

2

"Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'When any man of you brings an offering to the LORD, you shall bring your offering of animals from the herd or the flock.

3

'If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he shall offer it, a male without defect; he shall offer it at the doorway of the tent of meeting, that he may be accepted before the LORD.

4

'He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, that it may be accepted for him to make atonement on his behalf.

5

'He shall slay the young bull before the LORD; and Aaron's sons the priests shall offer up the blood and sprinkle the blood around on the altar that is at the doorway of the tent of meeting.

6

'He shall then skin the burnt offering and cut it into its pieces.

7

'The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar and arrange wood on the fire.

Leviticus 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 1:4 say?
Leviticus 1:4 in the NASB reads: “'He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, that it may be accepted for him to make atonement on his behalf.”
Where is Leviticus 1:4 in the Bible?
Leviticus 1:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 1, verse 4.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 1:4.
What translation should I read Leviticus 1:4 in?
Leviticus 1:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 1:4?
Leviticus 1:4 reads (NASB): “'He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, that it may be accepted for him to make atonement on his behalf.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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