King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he shall sprinkle of the blood of the sin offering upon the side of the altar; and the rest of the blood shall be wrung out at the bottom of the altar: it [is] a sin offering.
Complete Jewish Bible:
sprinkle some of the blood of the sin offering on the side of the altar and drain out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar; it is a sin offering.
Berean Standard Bible:
then he is to sprinkle some of the blood of the sin offering on the side of the altar, while the rest of the blood is drained out at the base of the altar. It is a sin offering.
American Standard Version:
and he shall sprinkle of the blood of the sin-offering upon the side of the altar; and the rest of the blood shall be drained out at the base of the altar: it is a sin-offering.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he shall sprinkle{H5137} of the blood{H1818} of the sin offering{H2403} upon the side{H7023} of the altar{H4196}; and the rest{H7604} of the blood{H1818} shall be wrung out{H4680} at the bottom{H3247} of the altar{H4196}: it is a sin offering{H2403}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 4:34
- 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 all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar:
Leviticus 4:7
- And the priest shall put [some] of the blood upon the horns of the altar of sweet incense before the LORD, which [is] in the tabernacle of the congregation; and shall pour all the blood of the bullock at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which [is at] the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Leviticus 4:30
- And the priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and put [it] upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar.
Leviticus 4:18
- And he shall put [some] of the blood upon the horns of the altar which [is] before the LORD, that [is] in the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall pour out all the blood at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which [is at] the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Leviticus 4:25
- 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.
Hebrews 2:10
- ¶ For it became him, for whom [are] all things, and by whom [are] all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Hebrews 12:24
- And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than [that of] Abel.
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Commentary for Leviticus 5:9
Leviticus 5:9 is a verse that falls within the broader context of the Levitical laws, which were given to the Israelites by God through Moses. These laws were part of the covenant between God and Israel, providing detailed instructions for worship and sacrificial rituals. The verse specifically addresses the procedure for the sin offering, which was one of the types of offerings prescribed for the atonement of unintentional sins.
In the historical context, the sin offering was a critical component of ancient Israel's religious practice. It served as a means for individuals to reconcile with God after committing sins, whether they were aware of them or not. The act of sprinkling the blood of the sin offering on the side of the altar was a symbolic gesture representing the remission of sin. Blood was considered to hold the life of the creature (Leviticus 17:11) and was used in sacrifices to make atonement, as it was the most sacred element of the offering.
The specific instructions in Leviticus 5:9 for the blood to be sprinkled on the side of the altar and the rest to be wrung out at the bottom emphasize the meticulous nature of the sacrificial system. This precision underscores the gravity of sin and the thoroughness required for its atonement. The remainder of the blood being wrung out at the base of the altar signifies the completion of the ritual, with nothing left undone.
The theme of the verse is atonement and the importance of following divine instructions for reconciliation with God. It reflects the holiness of God and the necessity for the Israelites to approach Him with reverence and in accordance with His prescribed methods. The sin offering, as described in Leviticus 5:9, prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood, according to Christian theology, was shed once for all to atone for the sins of humanity (Hebrews 10:1-18).
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5137
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָזָה
Transliteration: nâzâh
Pronunciation: naw-zaw'
Description: a primitive root; to spirt, i.e. besprinkle (especially in expiation); sprinkle. - 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. - 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). - Strong's Number: H7023
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קִיר
Transliteration: qîyr
Pronunciation: keer
Description: or קִר; (Isaiah 22:5), or (feminine) קִירָה; from קוּר; a wall (as built in a trench); [phrase] mason, side, town, [idiom] very, wall. - 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. - Strong's Number: H7604
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁאַר
Transliteration: shâʼar
Pronunciation: shaw-ar'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant; leave, (be) left, let, remain, remnant, reserve, the rest. - Strong's Number: H4680
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָצָה
Transliteration: mâtsâh
Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; to suck out; by implication, to drain, to squeeze out; suck, wring (out). - 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