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

World English Bible

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

— Leviticus 4:17, World English Bible

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Leviticus 4 — Context

14

when the sin in which they have sinned is known, then the assembly shall offer a young bull for a sin offering, and bring it before the Tent of Meeting.

15

The elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before Yahweh; and the bull shall be killed before Yahweh.

16

The anointed priest shall bring of the blood of the bull 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 Yahweh, before the veil.

18

He shall put some of the blood on the horns of the altar which is before Yahweh, that is in the Tent of Meeting; and the rest of the blood he shall 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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All its fat he shall take from it, and burn it on the altar.

20

Thus shall he do with the bull; as he did with the bull 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 World English Bible reads: “and the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before Yahweh, 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 (WEB): “and the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before Yahweh, 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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