Leviticus 4:17 bbe — And put his finger in the blood, shaking drops of the blood seven times before the Lord in front of the veil.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Leviticus 4:17, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 4 — Context

14

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.

16

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.

18

And he is to put some of the blood on the horns of the altar which is before the Lord in the Tent of meeting; and all the rest of the blood is to be drained out at the base of the altar of burned offering at the door of the Tent of meeting.

19

And he is to take off all its fat, burning it on the altar.

20

Let him do with the ox as he did with the ox of the sin-offering; and the priest will take away their sin and they will have forgiveness.

Leviticus 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 4:17 say?
Leviticus 4:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And put his finger in the blood, shaking drops of the blood seven times before the Lord in front of 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 (BBE): “And put his finger in the blood, shaking drops of the blood seven times before the Lord in front of 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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