Leviticus 4:21 net — He must bring the rest of the bull outside the camp and burn it just as he burned the first bull– it is the sin offerin…

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"He must bring the rest of the bull outside the camp and burn it just as he burned the first bull– it is the sin offering of the assembly."

— Leviticus 4:21, NET Bible

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Leviticus 4 — Context

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He must put some of the blood on the horns of the altar which is before the LORD in the Meeting Tent, and all the rest of the blood he must pour out at the base of the altar of burnt offering that is at the entrance of the Meeting Tent.

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“‘Then the priest must take all its fat and offer the fat up in smoke on the altar.

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He must do with the rest of the bull just as he did with the bull of the sin offering; this is what he must do with it. So the priest will make atonement on their behalf and they will be forgiven.

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He must bring the rest of the bull outside the camp and burn it just as he burned the first bull– it is the sin offering of the assembly.

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For the Leader“‘Whenever a leader, by straying unintentionally, sins and violates one of the commandments of the LORD his God which must not be violated, and he pleads guilty,

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or his sin that he committed is made known to him, he must bring a flawless male goat as his offering.

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He must lay his hand on the head of the male goat and slaughter it in the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered before the LORD– it is a sin offering.

Leviticus 4:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 4:21 say?
Leviticus 4:21 in the NET Bible reads: “He must bring the rest of the bull outside the camp and burn it just as he burned the first bull– it is the sin offering of the assembly.”
Where is Leviticus 4:21 in the Bible?
Leviticus 4:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 4, verse 21.
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 4:21.
What translation should I read Leviticus 4:21 in?
Leviticus 4:21 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 4:21?
Leviticus 4:21 reads (NET): “He must bring the rest of the bull outside the camp and burn it just as he burned the first bull– it is the sin offering of the assembly.” 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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