Leviticus 4:33 cpdv — he shall place his hand upon its head, and he shall immolate it in the place where the victims of holocausts are usuall…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"he shall place his hand upon its head, and he shall immolate it in the place where the victims of holocausts are usually slain. "

— Leviticus 4:33, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 4 — Context

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And the priest shall take some of the blood with his finger, and touching the horns of the altar of holocaust, he shall pour out the remainder at its base.

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But taking away all the fat, just as it is usually taken away from the victims of peace offerings, he shall burn it upon the altar as a sweet odor to the Lord. And he shall pray for him, and he shall be released from it.

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But if instead he will offer from the flock a victim for his sin, specifically, an immaculate female sheep:

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he shall place his hand upon its head, and he shall immolate it in the place where the victims of holocausts are usually slain.

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And the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger, and touching the horns of the altar of holocaust, he shall pour out the remainder at its base.

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Likewise, all of the fat shall be taken away, just as the fat of the ram, which is immolated for peace offerings, is usually taken away. And he shall burn it upon the altar as an incense of the Lord. And he shall pray for him and for his sin, and he shall be released from it.

Leviticus 4:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 4:33 say?
Leviticus 4:33 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “he shall place his hand upon its head, and he shall immolate it in the place where the victims of holocausts are usually slain. ”
Where is Leviticus 4:33 in the Bible?
Leviticus 4:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 4, verse 33.
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 4:33.
What translation should I read Leviticus 4:33 in?
Leviticus 4:33 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 4:33?
Leviticus 4:33 reads (CPDV): “he shall place his hand upon its head, and he shall immolate it in the place where the victims of holocausts are usually slain. ” 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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