Leviticus 4:20 cpdv — doing so with this calf in the same manner as he did before. And while the priest is praying for them, the Lord will fo…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"doing so with this calf in the same manner as he did before. And while the priest is praying for them, the Lord will forgive them. "

— Leviticus 4:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 4 — Context

17

and he shall dip his finger in it, sprinkling it seven times opposite the veil.

18

And he shall place some of the same blood on the horns of the altar, which is in the presence of the Lord in the tabernacle of the testimony. But the remainder of the blood he shall pour out at the base of the altar of holocaust, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony.

19

And he shall take all its fat and burn it upon the altar,

20

doing so with this calf in the same manner as he did before. And while the priest is praying for them, the Lord will forgive them.

21

But the calf itself he shall carry away, beyond the camp, and he shall also burn it, just as with the previous calf, because it is for the sin of the multitude.

22

If a leader will have sinned, and through ignorance will have done one of the many things which the law of the Lord prohibits,

23

and afterwards he shall understand his sin: he shall offer an immaculate he-goat from among the goats, as a sacrifice to the Lord.

Leviticus 4:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 4:20 say?
Leviticus 4:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “doing so with this calf in the same manner as he did before. And while the priest is praying for them, the Lord will forgive them. ”
Where is Leviticus 4:20 in the Bible?
Leviticus 4:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 4, verse 20.
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 4:20.
What translation should I read Leviticus 4:20 in?
Leviticus 4:20 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 4:20?
Leviticus 4:20 reads (CPDV): “doing so with this calf in the same manner as he did before. And while the priest is praying for them, the Lord will forgive them. ” 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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