Leviticus 4:17 kjv — And the priest shall dip his finger in some of the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord, even before the…

King James Version

"And the priest shall dip his finger in some of the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord, even before the vail."

— Leviticus 4:17, King James Version

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Leviticus 4 — Context

14

When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation.

15

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

16

And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock’s blood to the tabernacle of the congregation:

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And the priest shall dip his finger in some of the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord, even before the vail.

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And he shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar which is before the Lord, that is in the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall pour out all the blood at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

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And he shall take all his fat from him, and burn it upon the altar.

20

And he shall do with the bullock as he did with the bullock for a sin offering, so shall he do with this: and the priest shall make an atonement for them, and it shall be forgiven them.

Leviticus 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 4:17 say?
Leviticus 4:17 in the King James Version reads: “And the priest shall dip his finger in some of the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord, even before the vail.”
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 (KJV): “And the priest shall dip his finger in some of the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord, even before the vail.” 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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