Leviticus 9:9 web — The sons of Aaron presented the blood to him; and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it on the horns of the alt…

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"The sons of Aaron presented the blood to him; and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it on the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the base of the altar:"

— Leviticus 9:9, World English Bible

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Leviticus 9 — Context

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Moses said, "This is the thing which Yahweh commanded that you should do: and the glory of Yahweh shall appear to you."

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Moses said to Aaron, "Draw near to the altar, and offer your sin offering, and your burnt offering, and make atonement for yourself, and for the people; and offer the offering of the people, and make atonement for them; as Yahweh commanded."

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So Aaron drew near to the altar, and killed the calf of the sin offering, which was for himself.

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The sons of Aaron presented the blood to him; and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it on the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the base of the altar:

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but the fat, and the kidneys, and the cover from the liver of the sin offering, he burned upon the altar; as Yahweh commanded Moses.

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The flesh and the skin he burned with fire outside the camp.

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He killed the burnt offering; and Aaron's sons delivered the blood to him, and he sprinkled it around on the altar.

Leviticus 9:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 9:9 say?
Leviticus 9:9 in the World English Bible reads: “The sons of Aaron presented the blood to him; and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it on the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the base of the altar:”
Where is Leviticus 9:9 in the Bible?
Leviticus 9:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 9, verse 9.
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 9:9.
What translation should I read Leviticus 9:9 in?
Leviticus 9:9 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 9:9?
Leviticus 9:9 reads (WEB): “The sons of Aaron presented the blood to him; and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it on the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the base of the altar:” 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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