Leviticus 4:29 web — He shall lay his hand on the head of the sin offering, and kill the sin offering in the place of burnt offering.

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"He shall lay his hand on the head of the sin offering, and kill the sin offering in the place of burnt offering."

— Leviticus 4:29, World English Bible

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KJV
“And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, and slay the sin offering in the place of the burnt offering.”
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ASV
“And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin-offering, and kill the sin-offering in the place of burnt-offering. ”
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NET
“He must lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter the sin offering in the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered.”
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DRB
“And he shall put his hand upon the head of the victim that is for sin: and shall immolate it in the place of the holocaust.”
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BBE
“And he is to put his hand on the head of the sin-offering and put it to death in the place where they put to death the burned offering.”
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KJVA
“And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, and slay the sin offering in the place of the burnt offering.”
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Leviticus 4 — Context

All its fat he shall burn on the altar, like the fat of the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his sin, and he will be forgiven.

"'If anyone of the common people sins unwittingly, in doing any of the things which Yahweh has commanded not to be done, and is guilty;

if his sin, which he has sinned, is made known to him, then he shall bring for his offering a goat, a female without blemish, for his sin which he has sinned.

He shall lay his hand on the head of the sin offering, and kill the sin offering in the place of burnt offering.

The priest shall take some of its blood with his finger, and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering; and the rest of its blood he shall pour out at the base of the altar.

All its fat he shall take away, like the fat is taken away from off of the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burn it on the altar for a pleasant aroma to Yahweh; and the priest shall make atonement for him, and he will be forgiven.

"'If he brings a lamb as his offering for a sin offering, he shall bring a female without blemish.

Leviticus 4:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 4:29 say?

Leviticus 4:29 in the World English Bible reads: “He shall lay his hand on the head of the sin offering, and kill the sin offering in the place of burnt offering.”

Where is Leviticus 4:29 in the Bible?

Leviticus 4:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 4, verse 29.

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 4:29.

What translation should I read Leviticus 4:29 in?

Leviticus 4:29 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 4:29?

Leviticus 4:29 reads (WEB): “He shall lay his hand on the head of the sin offering, and kill the sin offering in the place of burnt offering.” 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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