Leviticus 4:33 web — He shall lay his hand on the head of the sin offering, and kill it for a sin offering in the place where they kill the…

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"He shall lay his hand on the head of the sin offering, and kill it for a sin offering in the place where they kill the burnt offering."

— Leviticus 4:33, World English Bible

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Leviticus 4 — Context

30

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.

31

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.

32

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

33

He shall lay his hand on the head of the sin offering, and kill it for a sin offering in the place where they kill the burnt offering.

34

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

35

All its fat he shall take away, like the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them on the altar, on the offerings of Yahweh made by fire; and the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his sin that he has sinned, and he will be forgiven.

Leviticus 4:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 4:33 say?
Leviticus 4:33 in the World English Bible reads: “He shall lay his hand on the head of the sin offering, and kill it for a sin offering in the place where they kill the burnt offering.”
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 (WEB): “He shall lay his hand on the head of the sin offering, and kill it for a sin offering in the place where they kill the 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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