New International Version You are to lay your hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted on your behalf to make atonement for you. New Living Translation Lay your hand on the animal’s head, and the LORD will accept its death in your place to purify you, making you right with him. English Standard Version He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. Berean Standard Bible He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. Berean Literal Bible And he shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted for him, to make atonement upon him. King James Bible And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. New King James Version Then he shall put his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. New American Standard Bible And he shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so that it may be accepted for him to make atonement on his behalf. NASB 1995 ‘He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, that it may be accepted for him to make atonement on his behalf. NASB 1977 ‘And he shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, that it may be accepted for him to make atonement on his behalf. Legacy Standard Bible And he shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, that it may be accepted for him to make atonement on his behalf. Amplified Bible He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering [transferring symbolically his guilt to the sacrifice], that it may be accepted for him to make atonement on his behalf. Berean Annotated Bible He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. Christian Standard Bible He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. Holman Christian Standard Bible He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. American Standard Version And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the burnt-offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. Contemporary English Version Lay your hand on its head, and I will accept the animal as a sacrifice for taking away your sins. English Revised Version And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Place your hand on the animal's head. The burnt offering will be accepted to make peace with the LORD. Good News Translation You shall put your hand on its head, and it will be accepted as a sacrifice to take away your sins. International Standard Version He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted for him as an atonement on his behalf. NET Bible He must lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted for him to make atonement on his behalf. New Heart English Bible He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. Webster's Bible Translation And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt-offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. World English Bible He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has laid his hand on the head of the burnt-offering, and it has been accepted for him to make atonement for him; Berean Literal Bible And he shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted for him, to make atonement upon him. Young's Literal Translation and he hath laid his hand on the head of the burnt-offering, and it hath been accepted for him to make atonement for him; Smith's Literal Translation And he placed his hand upon the head of the burnt-offering, and it was accepted for him to expiate for him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he shall put his hand upon the head of the victim, and it shall be acceptable, and help to its expiation. Catholic Public Domain Version And he shall place his hand on the head of the sacrifice, and so it shall be acceptable and effective, in its expiation. New American Bible and shall lay a hand on the head of the burnt offering, so that it may be acceptable to make atonement for the one who offers it. New Revised Standard Version You shall lay your hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it shall be acceptable in your behalf as atonement for you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall put his hand upon the head of his burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering and he will be reconciled for it to make atonement for himself. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the burnt-offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt-offering as a thing acceptable for him, to make atonement for him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Laws for Burnt Offerings…3If one’s offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. 4He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. 5And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and sprinkle it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.… Cross References He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, Leviticus 8:18 Then Moses presented the ram for the burnt offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. Exodus 29:15 Take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on its head. Leviticus 16:21 Then he is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the iniquities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to put them on the goat’s head and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man appointed for the task. so it can be accepted on his behalf Leviticus 22:29 When you sacrifice a thank offering to the LORD, offer it so that it may be acceptable on your behalf. Exodus 28:38 And it will be worn on Aaron’s forehead, so that he may bear the iniquity of the holy things that the sons of Israel consecrate with regard to all their holy gifts. It shall always be on his forehead, so that they may be acceptable before the LORD. Genesis 4:4 while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, to make atonement for him. Numbers 15:28 And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the person who erred by sinning unintentionally; and when atonement has been made for him, he will be forgiven. Leviticus 4:20 He shall offer this bull just as he did the bull for the sin offering; in this way the priest will make atonement on their behalf, and they will be forgiven. Leviticus 17:11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul. Hebrews 9:22 According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Isaiah 53:5-6 But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. Hebrews 10:4 because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. Hebrews 10:10-14 And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. / Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. … 1 Peter 2:24 He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” Treasury of Scripture And he shall put his hand on the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. put Leviticus 3:2,8,13 And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's sons the priests shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about… Leviticus 4:4,15,24,29 And he shall bring the bullock unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD; and shall lay his hand upon the bullock's head, and kill the bullock before the LORD… Leviticus 8:14,22 And he brought the bullock for the sin offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the bullock for the sin offering… be accepted Leviticus 22:21,27 And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein… Isaiah 56:7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. atonement Leviticus 4:20,26,31,35 And he shall do with the bullock as he did with the bullock for a sin offering, so shall he do with this: and the priest shall make an atonement for them, and it shall be forgiven them… Leviticus 5:6 And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD for his sin which he hath sinned, a female from the flock, a lamb or a kid of the goats, for a sin offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his sin. Leviticus 6:7 And the priest shall make an atonement for him before the LORD: and it shall be forgiven him for any thing of all that he hath done in trespassing therein. Jump to Previous Accepted Atonement Behalf Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Hand Head Lay Offering SinJump to Next Accepted Atonement Behalf Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Hand Head Lay Offering SinLeviticus 1 1. The law of burnt offerings3. of the herd 10. of the flocks 14. of the fowls He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, The worshiper identified personally with the animal brought before the Lord. By this act, the sacrifice was presented in his place, bearing the cost of approaching God as a sinner. The offerer did not remain a passive observer but acknowledged his need for a substitute. Lev 8:18 Then Moses presented the ram for the burnt offering,… so it can be accepted on his behalf God received the unblemished animal as the worshiper’s representative. Its death provided the means by which he could be accepted before the Lord, showing that forgiveness and restored fellowship came through the sacrifice God appointed. Lev 22:29 When you sacrifice a thank offering to the LORD,… to make atonement for him. The offering dealt with the barrier created by sin and enabled reconciliation with God. Atonement, from the Hebrew kaphar, means to cover, cleanse, or appease. The blood of the sacrifice testified that sin required death, while God’s provision of a substitute revealed His mercy. The burnt offering anticipated the complete atonement accomplished by Christ, who gave Himself for sinners. Num 15:28 And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD… Persons / Places / Events 1. The OffererThe individual bringing the burnt offering, representing the sinner seeking atonement. 2. The Burnt Offering A sacrificial animal, typically a bull, sheep, or goat, offered entirely to God as a symbol of complete surrender and atonement. 3. The Altar The place where the burnt offering is presented and sacrificed, symbolizing the meeting point between God and man. 4. The Priest The mediator who performs the sacrificial rites, representing the role of intercession between God and the offerer. 5. The Tabernacle The sacred place where the offerings are made, representing God's dwelling among His people. Teaching Points Understanding AtonementThe laying of hands on the burnt offering signifies the transfer of sin and the need for atonement. This act foreshadows Christ's atoning work on the cross. Symbol of Complete Surrender The burnt offering, consumed entirely by fire, represents total dedication to God. Believers are called to live lives fully surrendered to Him. Role of the Mediator The priest's role in the sacrificial process highlights the necessity of a mediator. Jesus is our ultimate High Priest, interceding on our behalf. God's Provision for Sin The sacrificial system demonstrates God's provision for dealing with sin, pointing to the ultimate provision in Jesus Christ. Personal Reflection and Repentance The act of laying hands on the offering invites personal reflection on one's sinfulness and the need for repentance and forgiveness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 1:4?2. How does Leviticus 1:4 illustrate the concept of atonement in the Old Testament? 3. What is the significance of laying hands on the offering in Leviticus 1:4? 4. How does Leviticus 1:4 connect to Christ's sacrificial role in the New Testament? 5. In what ways can we apply the principle of atonement in our lives today? 6. How does Leviticus 1:4 deepen our understanding of sin and reconciliation with God? 7. What does Leviticus 1:4 reveal about the concept of atonement in the Old Testament? 8. How does Leviticus 1:4 foreshadow the New Testament understanding of sacrifice? 9. Why is the laying of hands significant in Leviticus 1:4? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 1? (4) And he shall put his hand.--Or, lay his hand, as the same phrase is rendered in Leviticus 3:2-3; Leviticus 3:17, &c. The laying on of hands by the offerer on the victim was enjoined not only in the case of burnt offerings, but also in peace offerings (Leviticus 3:2; Leviticus 3:7; Leviticus 3:13; Leviticus 8:22, &c.) and in sin offerings (Leviticus 4:4; Leviticus 4:15; Leviticus 4:24; Leviticus 4:29; Leviticus 4:33; Leviticus 8:14, &c.). The offerer indicated thereby both the surrender of his ownership of the victim, and the transfer to it of' the feelings by which he was influenced in performing this act of dedication to the Lord. From the practice which obtained during the second Temple, we know that the offerer himself laid both his hands between the two horns of the animal whilst alive, and that no proxy could do it. If several offered one sacrifice, each one laid his hand separately on the victim, confessing his sins and saying, "I have sinned, I have committed iniquity, I have transgressed and I have done this and this, but I repent before Thee, and this is my atonement." . . . Verse 4. - And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering. This putting, or forcibly leaning, the hand on the victim's head, which is the most essential part of the oblation of the victim, was a symbolical act implying "This animal is now for present purposes myself, and its life is my life." It was this act of identification with the offerer which made it be accepted for him to make atonement (literally, covering) for him. The sin offering is the sacrifice which especially symbolizes and ceremonially effects atonement, but the idea of atonement is not absent from the burnt sacrifice. The aspect under which atonement is presented here and elsewhere in the Old Testament is that of covering. But it is not the sin that is covered, but the sinner. Owing to his sin, the latter is exposed to the wrath of a just God, but something intervenes whereby he is covered, and he ceases, therefore, to attract the Divine anger and punishment. No longer being an object of wrath, he becomes at once an object of benevolence and mercy. The covering provided by a sacrifice is the blood or life of an animal, symbolically representing the offerer's own life freely surrendered by him for his acceptance, and typically foreshadowing the blood of Christ. Leviticus 1:4 pictures a sinner laying his hand on a spotless victim that will die in his place. The touch personalizes sin, the head symbolizes full substitution, acceptance comes only on God’s terms, the sacrifice acts on the worshiper’s behalf, and its blood secures atonement. This ceremony pointed forward to Jesus Christ, whose once-for-all sacrifice perfectly meets every element of the verse, providing eternal acceptance and reconciliation for all who trust Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He is to layוְסָמַ֣ךְ (wə·sā·maḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5564: To prop, to lean upon, take hold of his hand יָד֔וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand on עַ֖ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the head רֹ֣אשׁ (rōš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7218: The head of the burnt offering, הָעֹלָ֑ה (hā·‘ō·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering so it can be accepted וְנִרְצָ֥ה (wə·nir·ṣāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7521: To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt on his behalf ל֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew to make atonement לְכַפֵּ֥ר (lə·ḵap·pêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 3722: To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel for him. עָלָֽיו׃ (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Additonal Resources Leviticus 1:4 Blue Letter BibleLeviticus 1:4 Bible Gateway Leviticus 1:4 Bible.com Leviticus 1:4 NIV |
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