Leviticus 4:14 bbe — When the sin which they have done comes to light, then let all the people give an ox for a sin-offering, and take it be…

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"When the sin which they have done comes to light, then let all the people give an ox for a sin-offering, and take it before the Tent of meeting."

— Leviticus 4:14, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 4 — Context

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And the skin of the ox and all its flesh, with its head and its legs and its inside parts and its waste,

12

All the ox, he is to take away outside the circle of the tents into a clean place where the burned waste is put, and there it is to be burned on wood with fire.

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And if all the people of Israel do wrong, without anyone's knowledge; if they have done any of the things which by the Lord's order are not to be done, causing sin to come on them;

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When the sin which they have done comes to light, then let all the people give an ox for a sin-offering, and take it before the Tent of meeting.

15

And let the chiefs of the people put their hands on its head before the Lord, and put the ox to death before the Lord.

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

17

And put his finger in the blood, shaking drops of the blood seven times before the Lord in front of the veil.

Leviticus 4:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 4:14 say?
Leviticus 4:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “When the sin which they have done comes to light, then let all the people give an ox for a sin-offering, and take it before the Tent of meeting.”
Where is Leviticus 4:14 in the Bible?
Leviticus 4:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 4, verse 14.
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 4:14.
What translation should I read Leviticus 4:14 in?
Leviticus 4:14 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 4:14?
Leviticus 4:14 reads (BBE): “When the sin which they have done comes to light, then let all the people give an ox for a sin-offering, and take it before the Tent of meeting.” 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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