Leviticus 4:17 asv — and the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before Jehovah, before the veil.

American Standard Version

"and the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before Jehovah, before the veil. "

— Leviticus 4:17, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 4 — Context

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when the sin wherein they have sinned is known, then the assembly shall offer a young bullock for a sin-offering, and bring it before the tent of meeting.

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And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before Jehovah; and the bullock shall be killed before Jehovah.

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And the anointed priest shall bring of the blood of the bullock to the tent of meeting:

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and the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before Jehovah, before the veil.

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And he shall put of the blood upon the horns of the altar which is before Jehovah, that is in the tent of meeting; and all the blood shall he pour out at the base of the altar of burnt-offering, which is at the door of the tent of meeting.

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And all the fat thereof shall he take off from it, and burn it upon the altar.

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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.

Leviticus 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 4:17 say?
Leviticus 4:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “and the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before Jehovah, before the veil. ”
Where is Leviticus 4:17 in the Bible?
Leviticus 4:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 4, verse 17.
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 4:17.
What translation should I read Leviticus 4:17 in?
Leviticus 4:17 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 4:17?
Leviticus 4:17 reads (ASV): “and the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before Jehovah, before the veil. ” 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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