Leviticus 8:19
New International Version
Then Moses slaughtered the ram and splashed the blood against the sides of the altar.

New Living Translation
and Moses slaughtered it. Then Moses took the ram’s blood and splattered it against all sides of the altar.

English Standard Version
And he killed it, and Moses threw the blood against the sides of the altar.

Berean Standard Bible
Moses slaughtered the ram and splattered the blood on all sides of the altar.

Berean Literal Bible
And he slaughtered it, and Moses sprinkled the blood on the altar all around.

King James Bible
And he killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about.

New King James Version
and Moses killed it. Then he sprinkled the blood all around on the altar.

New American Standard Bible
And Moses slaughtered it and sprinkled the blood around on the altar.

NASB 1995
Moses slaughtered it and sprinkled the blood around on the altar.

NASB 1977
And Moses slaughtered it and sprinkled the blood around on the altar.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Moses slaughtered it and splashed the blood around on the altar.

Amplified Bible
Moses killed it and sprinkled the blood around on the altar.

Berean Annotated Bible
Moses (drawn out) slaughtered the ram and splattered the blood on all sides of the altar.

Christian Standard Bible
Moses slaughtered it and splattered the blood on all sides of the altar.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Moses slaughtered it and sprinkled the blood on all sides of the altar.

American Standard Version
And he killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about.

Contemporary English Version
Moses killed the ram and splattered its blood against the four sides of the altar.

English Revised Version
And he killed it: and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses slaughtered it and threw the blood against the altar on all sides.

Good News Translation
Moses killed it and threw the blood on all four sides of the altar.

International Standard Version
and Moses slaughtered it and poured its blood over and around the altar.

NET Bible
and he slaughtered it. Moses then splashed the blood against the altar's sides.

New Heart English Bible
He killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood around on the altar.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Moses slaughtered the ram and splattered the blood on all sides of the altar.

World English Bible
He killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood around on the altar.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and [one] slaughters, and Moses sprinkles the blood around the altar;

Berean Literal Bible
And he slaughtered it, and Moses sprinkled the blood on the altar all around.

Young's Literal Translation
and one slaughtereth, and Moses sprinkleth the blood on the altar round about;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will slaughter, and Moses will sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He immolated it, and poured the blood thereof round about upon the altar.

Catholic Public Domain Version
he immolated it, and he poured out its blood around the altar.

New American Bible
When it was slaughtered, Moses splashed the blood on all sides of the altar.

New Revised Standard Version
and it was slaughtered. Moses dashed the blood against all sides of the altar.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe slaughtered it and sprinkled from its blood on the altar as a circle.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And when it was killed, Moses dashed the blood against the altar round about.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he divided the ram by its limbs, and Moses offered the head, and the limbs, and the fat; and he washed the belly and the feet with water.

Additional Translations ...



Context
The Priests' Burnt Offering
18Then Moses presented the ram for the burnt offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. 19Moses slaughtered the ram and sprinkled the blood on all sides of the altar. 20He cut the ram into pieces and burned the head, the pieces, and the fat.…

Cross References
Moses slaughtered the ram

Exodus 29:16
You are to slaughter the ram, take its blood, and splatter it on all sides of the altar.

Leviticus 1:11
He shall slaughter it on the north side of the altar before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to splatter its blood against the altar on all sides.

Genesis 22:13
Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram in a thicket, caught by its horns. So he went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son.
and splattered the blood

Exodus 24:6
Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls, and the other half he splattered on the altar.

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.

Hebrews 9:19
For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people,
on all sides of the altar.

Leviticus 1:5
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 3:2
He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall splatter the blood on all sides of the altar.

Ezekiel 43:20
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.

Leviticus 4:7
The priest must then put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of fragrant incense that is before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting. And he is to pour out the rest of the bull’s blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

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 10:4
because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

Hebrews 9:12-14
He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. / For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Leviticus 7:2
The guilt offering must be slaughtered in the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered, and the priest shall splatter its blood on all sides of the altar.

Hebrews 13:11-12
Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp. / And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood.


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Leviticus 8
1. Moses consecrates Aaron and his sons
14. Their sin offering
18. Their burnt offering
22. The ram of consecration
31. The place and time of their consecration












Moses slaughtered the ram

Moses continued the ordination sacrifices for Aaron and his sons. The ram was offered as a burnt offering, wholly devoted to the Lord, expressing the priests’ complete consecration for service. Its death also demonstrated that sinful people could approach the holy God only through the provision of a sacrifice.

Exo 29:16 You are to slaughter the ram, take its blood,…
Lev 1:11 He shall slaughter it on the north side of the altar…
Gen 22:13 Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram…

and splattered the blood

Moses applied the blood according to God’s command, for blood marked the life given in place of the worshiper. The rite purified and consecrated the altar for the sacrifices that would be offered there. The sacrificial blood anticipated the complete atonement accomplished by Jesus Christ.

Exo 24:6 Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls,…
2Ch 29:22 So they slaughtered the bulls, and the priests took the blood…
Heb 9:19 For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law…

on all sides of the altar.

Blood was placed around the altar, setting apart the entire place of sacrifice for God’s use. Before Aaron and his sons could minister for Israel, the altar itself had to be cleansed and dedicated, preserving the holiness required in the Lord’s worship.

Lev 1:5 And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD,…
Lev 3:2 He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering…
Ezk 43:20 You are to take some of its blood and put it on…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The central figure in this passage, Moses acts as the mediator between God and the Israelites, performing the priestly duties as instructed by God.

2. The Ram
This animal is used as a sacrifice in the consecration ceremony for Aaron and his sons, symbolizing dedication and atonement.

3. The Altar
A sacred place where sacrifices are made to God, representing His presence and the means by which the Israelites could approach Him.

4. Consecration Ceremony
This event marks the ordination of Aaron and his sons into the priesthood, setting them apart for service to God.

5. Israelites
The chosen people of God, witnessing the establishment of the priesthood and the sacrificial system that would mediate their relationship with God.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
Moses' actions demonstrate strict adherence to God's commands, emphasizing the importance of obedience in our spiritual lives.

The Role of Sacrifice
The sacrificial system points to the necessity of atonement for sin, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the perfect sacrifice.

The Significance of Blood
Blood symbolizes life and purification, reminding us of the cost of sin and the grace provided through Christ's sacrifice.

Priestly Responsibility
Just as Aaron and his sons were set apart for service, believers today are called to live lives dedicated to God, serving as His representatives.

Approaching God
The altar signifies the means by which we can approach God, now accessible through faith in Jesus Christ, our High Priest.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 8:19?

2. How does Leviticus 8:19 illustrate the significance of blood in atonement rituals?

3. What role does obedience play in the sacrificial process described in Leviticus 8:19?

4. How does Leviticus 8:19 connect to Christ's ultimate sacrifice in the New Testament?

5. How can we apply the principles of sacrifice and obedience in our lives today?

6. What does Leviticus 8:19 teach about the seriousness of sin and its consequences?

7. What is the significance of the blood ritual in Leviticus 8:19 for modern believers?

8. How does Leviticus 8:19 reflect the ancient Israelite understanding of atonement?

9. Why was the blood of the ram applied to the altar in Leviticus 8:19?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 8?


(19) And he killed it.--That is, Moses himself slaughtered the victim, and not the offerer, as was usually the case. (See Leviticus 8:15.)

And Moses sprinkled the blood.--Better, and Moses cast the blood. The word here is not the same in the original as in Leviticus 8:15.

Leviticus 8:19 shows Moses faithfully obeying God’s pattern: the mediator offers a substitutionary sacrifice, spreads its life-blood visibly, and ensures the altar is entirely covered. The scene prefigures Christ, our greater Mediator, whose blood wholly sanctifies every approach we make to the Father.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Moses
מֹשֶׁ֧ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

slaughtered [the ram]
וַיִּשְׁחָ֑ט (way·yiš·ḥāṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7819: To slaughter, beat

and sprinkled
וַיִּזְרֹ֨ק (way·yiz·rōq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2236: Be here and there, scatter, sprinkle, strew

the blood
הַדָּ֛ם (had·dām)
Article | Noun - 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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