King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he slew [it]; and Moses took the blood, and put [it] upon the horns of the altar round about with his finger, and purified the altar, and poured the blood at the bottom of the altar, and sanctified it, to make reconciliation upon it.
Complete Jewish Bible:
After it had been slaughtered, Moshe took the blood and put it on the horns of the altar all the way around with his finger, thus purifying the altar. The remaining blood he poured out at the base of the altar and consecrated it, to make atonement for it.
Berean Standard Bible:
Moses slaughtered the bull, took some of the blood, and applied it with his finger to all four horns of the altar, purifying the altar. He poured out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar and consecrated it so that atonement could be made on it.
American Standard Version:
And he slew it; and Moses took the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar round about with his finger, and purified the altar, and poured out the blood at the base of the altar, and sanctified it, to make atonement for it.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he slew{H7819} it; and Moses{H4872} took{H3947} the blood{H1818}, and put{H5414} it upon the horns{H7161} of the altar{H4196} round about{H5439} with his finger{H676}, and purified{H2398} the altar{H4196}, and poured{H3332} the blood{H1818} at the bottom{H3247} of the altar{H4196}, and sanctified{H6942} it, to make reconciliation{H3722} upon it.
Cross-References (KJV):
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 1:11
- And he shall kill it on the side of the altar northward before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall sprinkle his blood round about upon the altar.
Hebrews 2:17
- Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto [his] brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things [pertaining] to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
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 1:5
- And he shall kill the bullock before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall bring the blood, and sprinkle the blood round about upon the altar that [is by] the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Ezekiel 43:19
- And thou shalt give to the priests the Levites that be of the seed of Zadok, which approach unto me, to minister unto me, saith the Lord GOD, a young bullock for a sin offering.
Ezekiel 43:27
- And when these days are expired, it shall be, [that] upon the eighth day, and [so] forward, the priests shall make your burnt offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord GOD.
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Commentary for Leviticus 8:15
Leviticus 8:15 is part of the narrative describing the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests in the Israelite community. This event occurs after the completion of the Tabernacle, which is the portable sanctuary that the Israelites were to use for worship during their time in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt.
**Themes:**
1. **Consecration and Priesthood:** The passage emphasizes the establishment of the priesthood and the rituals involved in consecrating individuals to serve as priests. This includes the slaughtering of a ram as a sacrifice, which is depicted in verse 15.
2. **Purification and Sanctification:** The act of applying the blood to the altar's horns and base symbolizes purification and sanctification, making the altar fit for sacred use. Blood is often associated with life and atonement in the Hebrew Bible, and its application here signifies the dedication of the altar to God.
3. **Atonement and Reconciliation:** The purpose of the ritual is to make atonement for the altar, reconciling it to God. This concept of atonement is central to the priestly duties and the sacrificial system, which was the means by which the Israelites believed they could be reconciled to God.
4. **Covenant Relationship:** The detailed ritual reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The sanctification of the altar is part of the larger context of maintaining this covenant through proper worship and obedience to God's commandments.
**Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The events described in Leviticus, including the consecration of the priesthood, are set during the wilderness period, after the Israelites' escape from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land.
- **Cultural Significance:** The sacrificial system and the role of the priesthood were central to the religious life of ancient Israel. The rituals described were part of a broader system of worship that included various offerings and festivals.
- **Priestly Source:** Much of the book of Leviticus, including the detailed descriptions of sacrifices and rituals, is attributed to the Priestly source (P), one of the four main sources identified by scholars in the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible). This source is particularly concerned with priestly matters, ritual purity, and the proper conduct of worship.
In summary, Leviticus 8:15 reflects the themes of priestly consecration, purification, sanctification, and atonement within the context of the Israelites' covenant relationship with God during their wilderness journey. The verse illustrates the intricate sacrificial rituals that were foundational to ancient Israelite worship and community life.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7819
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁחַט
Transliteration: shâchaṭ
Pronunciation: shaw-khat'
Description: a primitive root; to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre); kill, offer, shoot out, slay, slaughter. - Strong's Number: H4872
There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
Transliteration: Môsheh
Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses. - 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. - 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: 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. - 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. - 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: H5439
There are 282 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סָבִיב
Transliteration: çâbîyb
Pronunciation: saw-beeb'
Description: or (feminine) סְבִיבָה; from סָבַב; (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around; (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. - 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. - Strong's Number: H2398
There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָטָא
Transliteration: châṭâʼ
Pronunciation: khaw-taw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn; bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass. - Strong's Number: H3332
There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָצַק
Transliteration: yâtsaq
Pronunciation: yaw-tsak'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to pour out (transitive or intransitive); by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard; cast, cleave fast, be (as) firm, grow, be hard, lay out, molten, overflow, pour (out), run out, set down, stedfast. - 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 - Strong's Number: H6942
There are 153 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָדַשׁ
Transliteration: qâdash
Pronunciation: kaw-dash'
Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally); appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly. - Strong's Number: H3722
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּפַר
Transliteration: kâphar
Pronunciation: kaw-far'
Description: a primitive root; to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel; appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation).