Leviticus 4:5

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the priest that is anointed shall take of the bullock's blood, and bring it to the tabernacle of the congregation:

Complete Jewish Bible:

The anointed cohen is to take some of the bull's blood and bring it to the tent of meeting.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then the anointed priest shall take some of the bull’s blood and bring it into the Tent of Meeting.

American Standard Version:

And the anointed priest shall take of the blood of the bullock, and bring it to the tent of meeting:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the priest^{H3548} that is anointed^{H4899} shall take^{H3947} of the bullock's^{H6499} blood^{H1818}, and bring^{H935} it to the tabernacle^{H168} of the congregation^{H4150}:

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Commentary for Leviticus 4:5

1. **Themes:**
- **Atonement and Sacrifice:** Leviticus 4:5 emphasizes the role of blood in the process of atonement, a central theme in Leviticus. The blood of the sacrifice is seen as having the power to purify and make amends for sins.
- **Priestly Role:** The verse underscores the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people, performing the rituals necessary for atonement.
- **Ritual Purity:** The importance of proper ritual procedure is highlighted, as the priest must bring the blood into the tabernacle, the sacred space where God dwells among the Israelites.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Mosaic Law:** Leviticus is part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses, and contains the Law given to the Israelites after their Exodus from Egypt. This verse is part of the regulations concerning sin offerings.
- **Tabernacle Worship:** The historical context is the establishment of the Tabernacle as the center of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. The Tabernacle was the portable dwelling place of God, where sacrifices and rituals were conducted.
- **Priesthood:** The priesthood had been established by this time, with Aaron and his sons serving as priests. The anointed priest mentioned in the verse would have been one of these designated individuals.
- **Sin Offering:** Leviticus 4 details the sin offering procedure for various members of the community. The verse in question specifically refers to the sin offering for a priest or the whole congregation, which required a bull.

In summary, Leviticus 4:5 reflects the themes of atonement, the role of the priesthood, and ritual purity within the historical context of the Mosaic Law and the Tabernacle worship practices of the ancient Israelites.

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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: H4899
   There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָשִׁיחַ
   Transliteration: mâshîyach
   Pronunciation: maw-shee'-akh
   Description: from מָשַׁח; anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah; anointed, Messiah.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6499
   There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פַּר
   Transliteration: par
   Pronunciation: par
   Description: or פָּר; from פָּרַר; a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof); ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: H935
   There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוֹא
   Transliteration: bôwʼ
   Pronunciation: bo
   Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.
   
7. Strong's Number: H168
   There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֹהֶל
   Transliteration: ʼôhel
   Pronunciation: o'-hel
   Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent.
   
8. Strong's Number: H4150
   There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מוֹעֵד
   Transliteration: môwʻêd
   Pronunciation: mo-ade'
   Description: or מֹעֵד; or (feminine) מוֹעָדָה; (2 Chronicles 8:13), from יָעַד; properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally ayear; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite purpose); technically the congregation; by extension, the place of meeting; also a signal (as appointed beforehand); appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed).