Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and the sin they committed becomes known, the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the tent of meeting. New Living Translation When they become aware of their sin, the people must bring a young bull as an offering for their sin and present it before the Tabernacle. English Standard Version when the sin which they have committed becomes known, the assembly shall offer a bull from the herd for a sin offering and bring it in front of the tent of meeting. Berean Standard Bible when they become aware of the sin they have committed, then the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the Tent of Meeting. King James Bible When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation. New King James Version when the sin which they have committed becomes known, then the assembly shall offer a young bull for the sin, and bring it before the tabernacle of meeting. New American Standard Bible when the sin which they have committed becomes known, then the assembly shall offer a bull of the herd as a sin offering and bring it in front of the tent of meeting. NASB 1995 when the sin which they have committed becomes known, then the assembly shall offer a bull of the herd for a sin offering and bring it before the tent of meeting. NASB 1977 when the sin which they have committed becomes known, then the assembly shall offer a bull of the herd for a sin offering, and bring it before the tent of meeting. Legacy Standard Bible when the sin which they have committed becomes known, then the assembly shall bring near a bull from the herd for a sin offering and bring it before the tent of meeting. Amplified Bible when the sin which they have committed becomes known, then the congregation shall offer a young bull of the herd as a sin offering and bring it before the Tent of Meeting. Christian Standard Bible then the assembly must present a young bull as a sin offering. They are to bring it before the tent of meeting when the sin they have committed in regard to the command becomes known. Holman Christian Standard Bible then the assembly must present a young bull as a sin offering. When the sin they have committed in regard to the command becomes known, they are to bring it before the tent of meeting. American Standard Version when the sin wherein they have sinned is known, then the assembly shall offer a young bullock for a sin-offering, and bring it before the tent of meeting. Contemporary English Version Once you realize what has happened, you must sacrifice a young bull to ask my forgiveness. Lead the bull to the entrance of the sacred tent, English Revised Version when the sin wherein they have sinned is known, then the assembly shall offer a young bullock for a sin offering, and bring it before the tent of meeting. GOD'S WORD® Translation When the wrong they have done becomes known, the congregation must sacrifice a bull as an offering for sin. They must bring it in front of the tent of meeting. Good News Translation then as soon as the sin becomes known, the community shall bring a young bull as a sin offering. They shall bring it to the Tent of the LORD's presence; International Standard Version When the sin that they have committed becomes known, the entire congregation is to bring a young bull as a sin offering to the Tent of Meeting, Majority Standard Bible when they become aware of the sin they have committed, then the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the Tent of Meeting. NET Bible the assembly must present a young bull for a sin offering when the sin they have committed becomes known. They must bring it before the Meeting Tent, New Heart English Bible when the sin in which they have sinned is known, then the assembly shall offer a young bull for a sin offering, and bring it before the Tent of Meeting. Webster's Bible Translation When the sin which they have sinned against it is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation. World English Bible when the sin in which they have sinned is known, then the assembly shall offer a young bull for a sin offering, and bring it before the Tent of Meeting. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwhen the sin which they have sinned concerning it has been known, then the assembly has brought a bullock near, a son of the herd, for a sin-offering, and they have brought it in before the Tent of Meeting; Young's Literal Translation when the sin which they have sinned concerning it hath been known, then have the assembly brought near a bullock, a son of the herd, for a sin-offering, and they have brought it in before the tent of meeting; Smith's Literal Translation And the sin which they sinned against it being known, and the assembly brought a bullock, the son of a cow, for the sin, and they brought it before the tent of appointment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd afterwards shall understand their sin, they shall offer for their sin a calf, and shall bring it to the door of the tabernacle. Catholic Public Domain Version and afterwards shall understand their sin: they shall offer a calf on behalf of their sin, and they shall lead it to the door of the tabernacle. New American Bible when the wrong that was committed becomes known, the community shall offer a bull of the herd as a purification offering. They shall bring it before the tent of meeting. New Revised Standard Version when the sin that they have committed becomes known, the assembly shall offer a bull of the herd for a sin offering and bring it before the tent of meeting. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen the sin which they have committed against it is known, then the whole congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin and bring it before the tabernacle of the congregation. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sin that they have sinned will be made known in it, let all of the assembly bring one bull, the son of an ox for the sin, and they shall bring it before the Time Tabernacle. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917when the sin wherein they have sinned is known, then the assembly shall offer a young bullock for a sin-offering, and bring it before the tent of meeting. Brenton Septuagint Translation and the sin wherein they have sinned should become known to them, then shall the congregation bring an unblemished calf of the herd for a sin-offering, and they shall bring it to the doors of the tabernacle of witness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws for Sin Offerings…13Now if the whole congregation of Israel strays unintentionally and the matter escapes the notice of the assembly so that they violate any of the LORD’s commandments and incur guilt by doing what is forbidden, 14when they become aware of the sin they have committed, then the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the Tent of Meeting. 15The elders of the congregation are to lay their hands on the bull’s head before the LORD, and it shall be slaughtered before the LORD.… Cross References Hebrews 9:7 But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. 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. Hebrews 10:10-12 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 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Romans 3:25 God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. Romans 8:3 For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh, 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. 1 Peter 1:18-19 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. Matthew 26:28 This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Luke 24:47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, Acts 17:30 Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. Numbers 15:24-25 and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. / The priest is to make atonement for the whole congregation of Israel, so that they may be forgiven; for the sin was unintentional and they have brought to the LORD a food offering and a sin offering, presented before the LORD for their unintentional sin. Numbers 15:27-28 Also, if one person sins unintentionally, he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering. / 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. Treasury of Scripture When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation. young bullock Leviticus 4:3 If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering. Jump to Previous Assembly Aware Bull Committed Congregation Herd Light Meeting Offer Offering Ox Present Sin Sinned Sin-Offering Tabernacle Tent Wherein Wherewith YoungJump to Next Assembly Aware Bull Committed Congregation Herd Light Meeting Offer Offering Ox Present Sin Sinned Sin-Offering Tabernacle Tent Wherein Wherewith YoungLeviticus 4 1. The sin offering of ignorance3. for the priest 13. for the congregation 22. for the ruler 27. for any of the people when they become aware of the sin they have committed This phrase highlights the importance of awareness and acknowledgment of sin within the community. In the context of ancient Israel, sin was not only a personal matter but also a communal concern. The awareness of sin implies a process of self-examination and communal accountability. This reflects the broader biblical theme of repentance and confession, as seen in passages like Psalm 32:5 and 1 John 1:9, where acknowledgment of sin is a prerequisite for forgiveness. then the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the Tent of Meeting Persons / Places / Events 1. The Assembly of IsraelRefers to the collective body of the Israelites, representing the community as a whole. In this context, it highlights the communal responsibility for sin and the need for corporate atonement. 2. Young Bull The prescribed animal for the sin offering, symbolizing a significant and costly sacrifice. It underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for a substantial offering to atone for it. 3. Sin Offering A specific type of sacrifice in the Levitical system designed to atone for unintentional sins. It emphasizes the need for purification and reconciliation with God. 4. Tent of Meeting The sacred place where God met with Moses and the Israelites. It represents God's presence among His people and the central place for worship and sacrifice. 5. Sin In this context, it refers to unintentional transgressions against God's commandments, highlighting the pervasive nature of sin and the need for awareness and repentance. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin, even when unintentional, separates us from God and requires atonement. We must be vigilant in recognizing and addressing sin in our lives. Corporate Responsibility The community of believers shares a responsibility to uphold God's standards. We should support one another in recognizing and repenting of sin. The Cost of Atonement The requirement of a young bull signifies the costly nature of atonement. This foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who paid the price for our sins. The Role of Confession Bringing the sin offering to the Tent of Meeting symbolizes confession and acknowledgment of sin. We are called to confess our sins and seek God's forgiveness. God's Provision for Forgiveness The sin offering system demonstrates God's desire to forgive and restore His people. Through Christ, we have a complete and final provision for our sins.(14) Offer a young bullock.--The same sacrifice which is prescribed for the sin of the high priest (comp. Leviticus 4:3), and though not expressed here, it must be without blemish. And bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation.--Better, before the tent of meeting. (See Leviticus 1:3.) This no more means that the whole congregation or the thousands of Israelites are all to lay hold of the victim, and carry it to the appointed place of slaughter, than the phrase in Leviticus 4:12 signifies that the high priest is himself to carry the bullock. It is the regular Hebrew idiom, which denotes that the people are to cause the sacrifice to be carried. We should have deemed it superfluous to explain this well-known mode of expression had it not been that mistaken arguments have been deduced from it. Hebrew when they become awareוְנֽוֹדְעָה֙ (wə·nō·wḏ·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3045: To know of the sin הַֽחַטָּ֔את (ha·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender they have committed, חָטְא֖וּ (ḥā·ṭə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn then the assembly הַקָּהָ֜ל (haq·qā·hāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation must bring וְהִקְרִ֨יבוּ (wə·hiq·rî·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7126: To come near, approach a young בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son bull בָּקָר֙ (bā·qār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd as a sin offering לְחַטָּ֔את (lə·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender and present וְהֵבִ֣יאוּ (wə·hê·ḇî·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go it אֹת֔וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case before לִפְנֵ֖י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the Tent אֹ֥הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting. מוֹעֵֽד׃ (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting Links Leviticus 4:14 NIVLeviticus 4:14 NLT Leviticus 4:14 ESV Leviticus 4:14 NASB Leviticus 4:14 KJV Leviticus 4:14 BibleApps.com Leviticus 4:14 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 4:14 Chinese Bible Leviticus 4:14 French Bible Leviticus 4:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 4:14 When the sin in which they have (Le Lv Lev.) |
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