Leviticus 3:8
New International Version
lay your hand on its head and slaughter it in front of the tent of meeting. Then Aaron’s sons shall splash its blood against the sides of the altar.

New Living Translation
lay your hand on its head, and slaughter it in front of the Tabernacle. Aaron’s sons will then splatter the sheep’s blood against all sides of the altar.

English Standard Version
lay his hand on the head of his offering, and kill it in front of the tent of meeting; and Aaron’s sons shall throw its blood against the sides of the altar.

Berean Standard Bible
He is to lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons shall splatter its blood on all sides of the altar.

King James Bible
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle the blood thereof round about upon the altar.

New King James Version
And he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering, and kill it before the tabernacle of meeting; and Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood all around on the altar.

New American Standard Bible
and he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it in front of the tent of meeting, and Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood around on the altar.

NASB 1995
and he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering and slay it before the tent of meeting, and Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood around on the altar.

NASB 1977
and he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering, and slay it before the tent of meeting; and Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood around on the altar.

Legacy Standard Bible
and he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it before the tent of meeting, and Aaron’s sons shall splash its blood around on the altar.

Amplified Bible
and he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering and kill it before the Tent of Meeting, and Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood around on the altar.

Christian Standard Bible
He must lay his hand on the head of his offering, then slaughter it before the tent of meeting. Aaron’s sons will splatter its blood on all sides of the altar.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He must lay his hand on the head of his offering, then slaughter it before the tent of meeting. Aaron’s sons will sprinkle its blood on all sides of the altar.

American Standard Version
and he shall lay his hand upon the head of his oblation, and kill it before the tent of meeting: and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about.

Contemporary English Version
Lay your hand on its head and have it killed there. A priest will then splatter its blood against the four sides of the altar.

English Revised Version
and he shall lay his hand upon the head of his oblation, and kill it before the tent of meeting: and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Place your hand on the animal's head. Slaughter it in front of the tent of meeting. Then Aaron's sons will throw the blood against the altar on all sides.

Good News Translation
you shall put your hand on its head and kill it in front of the Tent. The priests shall throw its blood against all four sides of the altar

International Standard Version
He is to lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron's sons are to sprinkle the blood on and around the altar.

Majority Standard Bible
He is to lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron?s sons shall splatter its blood on all sides of the altar.

NET Bible
He must lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it before the Meeting Tent, and the sons of Aaron must splash its blood against the altar's sides.

New Heart English Bible
and he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering, and kill it before the Tent of Meeting: and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle its blood around on the altar.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle the blood of it around upon the altar.

World English Bible
and he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering, and kill it before the Tent of Meeting. Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood around on the altar.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and has laid his hand on the head of his offering, and has slaughtered it before the Tent of Meeting, and sons of Aaron have sprinkled its blood around the altar.

Young's Literal Translation
and hath laid his hand on the head of his offering, and hath slaughtered it before the tent of meeting, and sons of Aaron have sprinkled its blood on the altar round about.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he placed his hand upon the head of his offering, and slaughtered it before the tent of appointment. And the sons of Aaron sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He shall put his hand upon the head of his victim: and it shall be slain in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony: and the sons of Aaron shall pour the blood thereof round about upon the altar.

Catholic Public Domain Version
he shall place his hand upon the head of the victim. And it shall be immolated at the vestibule of the tabernacle of the testimony. And the sons of Aaron shall pour its blood all around the altar.

New American Bible
and after laying a hand on the head of the offering, it shall then be slaughtered before the tent of meeting. Aaron’s sons shall splash its blood on all the sides of the altar.

New Revised Standard Version
and lay your hand on the head of the offering. It shall be slaughtered before the tent of meeting, and Aaron’s sons shall dash its blood against all sides of the altar.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering and kill it before the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle its blood round about upon the altar.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering and shall kill it before LORD JEHOVAH at the door of the Time Tabernacle, and the sons of Ahron shall sprinkle the blood on the altar as a circle.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it before the tent of meeting; and Aaron's sons shall dash the blood thereof against the altar round about.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall lay his hands on the head of his offering, and shall slay it by the doors of the tabernacle of witness; and the priests the sons of Aaron shall pour out the blood on the altar round about.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws for Peace Offerings
7If he is presenting a lamb for his offering, he must present it before the LORD. 8He is to lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood on all sides of the altar. 9And from the peace offering he shall bring an offering made by fire to the LORD consisting of its fat: the entire fat tail cut off close to the backbone, the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them,…

Cross References
Exodus 29:10-11
You are to present the bull at the front of the Tent of Meeting, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head. / And you shall slaughter the bull before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

Leviticus 1:4-5
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. / And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

Leviticus 4:4
He must bring the bull to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, lay his hand on the bull’s head, and slaughter it before the LORD.

Leviticus 7:29-30
“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Anyone who presents a peace offering to the LORD must bring it as his sacrifice to the LORD. / With his own hands he is to bring the food offerings to the LORD; he shall bring the fat, together with the breast, and wave the breast as a wave offering before the LORD.

Leviticus 17:6
The priest will then splatter the blood on the altar of the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Numbers 18:17
But you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to splatter their blood on the altar and burn their fat as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Deuteronomy 12:27
Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your other sacrifices must be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat.

2 Chronicles 29:22
So they slaughtered the bulls, and the priests took the blood and splattered it on the altar. They slaughtered the rams and splattered the blood on the altar. And they slaughtered the lambs and splattered the blood on the altar.

Ezekiel 43:18-20
Then He said to me: “Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘These are the statutes for the altar on the day it is constructed, so that burnt offerings may be sacrificed on it and blood may be splattered on it: / You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD. / You are to take some of its blood and put it on the four horns of the altar, on the four corners of the ledge, and all around the rim; thus you will cleanse the altar and make atonement for it.

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.

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.

1 Corinthians 5:7
Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

1 Peter 1:19
but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.


Treasury of Scripture

And he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle the blood thereof round about on the altar.

he shall

Leviticus 3:2-5,13
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
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…

Isaiah 53:6,11,12
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all…

kill it

Ephesians 2:18
For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

Ephesians 3:12
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

Hebrews 10:19-22
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, …

sprinkle

Leviticus 1:5,11
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…

Matthew 3:17
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

2 Corinthians 5:19
To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

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Leviticus 3
1. The peace offering of the herd
6. whether a sheep
7. whether a lamb
12. or a goat
17. A prohibition to eat fat or blood














He is to lay his hand on the head of his offering
The act of laying one's hand on the head of the offering is deeply symbolic, representing the transfer of the offerer's identity and sin onto the sacrificial animal. In Hebrew, the word for "lay" is "samach," which implies a firm, intentional pressing. This gesture signifies identification with the sacrifice, acknowledging that the animal is taking the place of the sinner. It is a profound act of humility and repentance, recognizing the need for atonement. Historically, this practice underscores the personal nature of sin and the necessity of a substitute, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who bore our sins on the cross.

and slaughter it
The Hebrew term for "slaughter" is "shachat," which means to kill or butcher. This act was not merely a ritualistic formality but a vivid reminder of the cost of sin—death. The sacrificial system established by God was a constant, tangible reminder of the gravity of sin and the need for redemption. The act of slaughtering the animal was a solemn duty, emphasizing the seriousness of approaching a holy God. It points forward to the sacrificial death of Jesus, the Lamb of God, who was slain for the sins of the world.

in front of the Tent of Meeting
The Tent of Meeting, or "Ohel Moed" in Hebrew, was the designated place where God met with His people. It was a sacred space, symbolizing God's presence among the Israelites. Offering the sacrifice in front of the Tent of Meeting signifies the importance of approaching God in the manner He prescribed. It highlights the necessity of coming before God with reverence and obedience, acknowledging His holiness and the need for mediation. This setting prefigures the access believers have to God through Christ, who is our mediator and high priest.

Then Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood
The sprinkling of blood by Aaron's sons, the priests, was a critical part of the sacrificial ritual. The Hebrew word for "sprinkle" is "zarak," which means to scatter or disperse. Blood, representing life, was a powerful symbol of purification and atonement. The act of sprinkling the blood on the altar signified the cleansing of sin and the restoration of fellowship with God. This ritual foreshadows the blood of Christ, which cleanses us from all sin and establishes a new covenant between God and humanity.

on all sides of the altar
The altar, or "mizbeach" in Hebrew, was the central place of sacrifice and worship. Sprinkling the blood on all sides of the altar signifies the comprehensive nature of atonement, covering every aspect of sin. It illustrates the thoroughness of God's provision for forgiveness and reconciliation. This act points to the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice, which fully atones for sin and reconciles us to God. The altar, as a place of sacrifice, reminds believers of the cross, where Jesus offered Himself once for all, securing eternal redemption.

(8) Before the tabernacle of the congregation.--Better, before the tent of meeting. (See Leviticus 3:2.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He is to lay
וְסָמַ֤ךְ (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
יָדוֹ֙ (yā·ḏōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the head
רֹ֣אשׁ (rōš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7218: The head

of his offering
קָרְבָּנ֔וֹ (qā·rə·bā·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present

and slaughter
וְשָׁחַ֣ט (wə·šā·ḥaṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7819: To slaughter, beat

it
אֹת֔וֹ (’ō·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

in front of
לִפְנֵ֖י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the Tent
אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting.
מוֹעֵ֑ד (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

Then Aaron’s
אַהֲרֹ֧ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

sons
בְּנֵ֨י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

shall sprinkle
וְ֠זָרְקוּ (wə·zā·rə·qū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2236: Be here and there, scatter, sprinkle, strew

its blood
דָּמ֛וֹ (dā·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed

on all sides
סָבִֽיב׃ (sā·ḇîḇ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

of
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the altar.
הַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4196: An altar


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