Leviticus 4:25

King James Version:

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And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and put [it] upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out his blood at the bottom of the altar of burnt offering.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The cohen is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger and put it on the horns of the altar for burnt offerings. Its remaining blood he is to pour out at the base of the altar for burnt offerings.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar.

American Standard Version:

And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin-offering with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt-offering; and the blood thereof shall he pour out at the base of the altar of burnt-offering.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the priest^{H3548} shall take^{H3947} of the blood^{H1818} of the sin offering^{H2403} with his finger^{H676}, and put^{H5414} it upon the horns^{H7161} of the altar^{H4196} of burnt offering^{H5930}, and shall pour out^{H8210} his blood^{H1818} at the bottom^{H3247} of the altar^{H4196} of burnt offering^{H5930}.

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Commentary for Leviticus 4:25

1. **Themes:**
- **Atonement and Forgiveness:** Leviticus 4:25 is part of a larger section detailing the sin offering, which is meant to atone for unintentional sins. The act of applying the blood to the altar symbolizes the transfer of the sin to the sanctuary, where it can be dealt with by God.
- **Ritual Purity and Sacrifice:** The verse emphasizes the importance of ritual in maintaining purity before God. The precise actions of the priest in handling the blood reflect the meticulous nature of the sacrificial system.
- **Role of the Priesthood:** The priest acts as a mediator between the people and God, performing the necessary rituals to ensure that sins are properly atoned for.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Mosaic Law:** The book of Leviticus is part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses. It contains laws and regulations given to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, which would shape their religious and social practices.
- **Sacrificial System:** The detailed instructions for sacrifices were central to the religious life of ancient Israel. These rituals were conducted in the Tabernacle (and later the Temple), and they were integral to the covenant relationship between God and Israel.
- **Post-Exodus Period:** Leviticus is set in the wilderness, after the Israelites had been freed from slavery in Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land. This period was foundational for establishing Israel's religious identity and practices.

In summary, Leviticus 4:25 reflects the themes of atonement, ritual purity, and the role of the priesthood within the historical context of the establishment of Mosaic Law and the sacrificial system during the formative period of Israel's religious life.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3548
   There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כֹּהֵן
   Transliteration: kôhên
   Pronunciation: ko-hane'
   Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3947
   There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לָקַח
   Transliteration: lâqach
   Pronunciation: law-kakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1818
   There are 295 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּם
   Transliteration: dâm
   Pronunciation: dawm
   Description: from דָּמַם (compare אָדַם); blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. drops of blood); blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent.
   
4. Strong's Number: H2403
   There are 272 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חַטָּאָה
   Transliteration: chaṭṭâʼâh
   Pronunciation: khat-taw-aw'
   Description: or חַטָּאת; from חָטָא; an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender; punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering).
   
5. Strong's Number: H676
   There are 89 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶצְבַּע
   Transliteration: ʼetsbaʻ
   Pronunciation: ets-bah'
   Description: from the same as צֶבַע (in the sense of grasping); something to sieze with, i.e. a finger; by analogy, a toe; finger, toe.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5414
   There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָתַן
   Transliteration: nâthan
   Pronunciation: naw-than'
   Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7161
   There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קֶרֶן
   Transliteration: qeren
   Pronunciation: keh'-ren
   Description: from קָרַן; a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ray (of light); figuratively, power; [idiom] hill, horn.
   
8. Strong's Number: H4196
   There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
   Transliteration: mizbêach
   Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
   Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar.
   
9. Strong's Number: H5930
   There are 262 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֹלָה
   Transliteration: ʻôlâh
   Pronunciation: o-law'
   Description: or עוֹלָה; feminine active participle of עָלָה; a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke); ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also עֶוֶל.
   
10. Strong's Number: H8210
    There are 111 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׁפַךְ
    Transliteration: shâphak
    Pronunciation: shaw-fak'
    Description: a primitive root; to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e. to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc.); intensively, to sprawl out; cast (up), gush out, pour (out), shed(-der, out), slip.
    
11. Strong's Number: H3247
    There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְסוֹד
    Transliteration: yᵉçôwd
    Pronunciation: yes-ode'
    Description: from יָסַד; a foundation (literally or figuratively); bottom, foundation, repairing