Leviticus 4:5 web — The anointed priest shall take some of the blood of the bull, and bring it to the Tent of Meeting.

World English Bible

"The anointed priest shall take some of the blood of the bull, and bring it to the Tent of Meeting."

— Leviticus 4:5, World English Bible

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Leviticus 4 — Context

2

"Speak to the children of Israel, saying, 'If anyone sins unintentionally, in any of the things which Yahweh has commanded not to be done, and does any one of them:

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if the anointed priest sins so as to bring guilt on the people, then let him offer for his sin, which he has sinned, a young bull without blemish to Yahweh for a sin offering.

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He shall bring the bull to the door of the Tent of Meeting before Yahweh; and he shall lay his hand on the head of the bull, and kill the bull before Yahweh.

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The anointed priest shall take some of the blood of the bull, and bring it to the Tent of Meeting.

6

The priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle some of the blood seven times before Yahweh, before the veil of the sanctuary.

7

The priest shall put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of sweet incense before Yahweh, which is in the Tent of Meeting; and he shall pour out all of rest of the blood of the bull at the base of the altar of burnt offering, which is at the door of the Tent of Meeting.

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He shall take all the fat of the bull of the sin offering off of it; the fat that covers the innards, and all the fat that is on the innards,

Leviticus 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 4:5 say?
Leviticus 4:5 in the World English Bible reads: “The anointed priest shall take some of the blood of the bull, and bring it to the Tent of Meeting.”
Where is Leviticus 4:5 in the Bible?
Leviticus 4:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 4, verse 5.
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 4:5.
What translation should I read Leviticus 4:5 in?
Leviticus 4:5 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 4:5?
Leviticus 4:5 reads (WEB): “The anointed priest shall take some of the blood of the bull, and bring it to the Tent of Meeting.” 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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