Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and an ox and a ram for a fellowship offering to sacrifice before the LORD, together with a grain offering mixed with olive oil. For today the LORD will appear to you.’” New Living Translation Also take a bull and a ram for a peace offering and flour moistened with olive oil for a grain offering. Present all these offerings to the LORD because the LORD will appear to you today.’” English Standard Version and an ox and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with oil, for today the LORD will appear to you.’” Berean Standard Bible an ox and a ram for a peace offering to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with oil. For today the LORD will appear to you.’” Berean Literal Bible and a bull and a ram for peace offerings to sacrifice before the face of YHWH, and a grain offering mixed with the oil. For today YHWH will appear to you⁺.’” King James Bible Also a bullock and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meat offering mingled with oil: for to day the LORD will appear unto you. New King James Version also a bull and a ram as peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with oil; for today the LORD will appear to you.’ ” New American Standard Bible and an ox and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with oil; for today the LORD will appear to you.’” NASB 1995 and an ox and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with oil; for today the LORD will appear to you.’” NASB 1977 and an ox and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with oil; for today the LORD shall appear to you.’” Legacy Standard Bible and an ox and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before Yahweh, and a grain offering mixed with oil; for today Yahweh will appear to you.’” Amplified Bible and a bull and a ram as peace offerings to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with [olive] oil, for today the LORD will appear to you.’” Berean Annotated Bible an ox (a bull) and a ram for a peace offering to sacrifice before the LORD {YHWH}, and a grain offering mixed with oil. For today the LORD will appear to you⁺. Christian Standard Bible an ox and a ram for a fellowship offering to sacrifice before the LORD; and a grain offering mixed with oil. For today the LORD is going to appear to you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible an ox and a ram for a fellowship offering to sacrifice before the LORD; and a grain offering mixed with oil. For today the LORD is going to appear to you.” American Standard Version and an ox and a ram for peace-offerings, to sacrifice before Jehovah; and a meal-offering mingled with oil: for to-day Jehovah appeareth unto you. Contemporary English Version Then the people must offer a bull and a ram as a sacrifice to ask the LORD's blessing and also a grain sacrifice mixed with oil. Do this, because the LORD will appear to you today. English Revised Version and an ox and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meal offering mingled with oil: for today the LORD appeareth unto you. GOD'S WORD® Translation a bull and a ram as a fellowship offering, and a grain offering mixed with olive oil to sacrifice in the LORD's presence. The LORD will appear to you today.'" Good News Translation and a bull and a ram for a fellowship offering. They are to sacrifice them to the LORD with the grain offering mixed with oil. They must do this because the LORD will appear to them today." International Standard Version an ox, a ram for a peace offering to sacrifice in the LORD's presence, and a grain offering with olive oil, because on that day the LORD will appear to you." NET Bible and an ox and a ram for peace offerings to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with olive oil, for today the LORD is going to appear to you.'" New Heart English Bible and a bull and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meal offering mixed with oil: for today the LORD appears to you.'" Webster's Bible Translation Also a bullock and a ram for peace-offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meat-offering mingled with oil: for to-day the LORD will appear to you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblean ox and a ram for a peace offering to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with oil. For today the LORD will appear to you.’” World English Bible and a bull and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before Yahweh; and a meal offering mixed with oil: for today Yahweh appears to you.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand a bullock and a ram for peace-offerings, to sacrifice before YHWH, and a present mixed with oil; for today YHWH has appeared to you.” Berean Literal Bible and a bull and a ram for peace offerings to sacrifice before the face of YHWH, and a grain offering mixed with the oil. For today YHWH will appear to you⁺.’” Young's Literal Translation and a bullock and a ram for peace-offerings, to sacrifice before Jehovah, and a present mixed with oil; for to-day Jehovah hath appeared unto you.' Smith's Literal Translation And a bullock and a ram for peace, for a sacrifice before Jehovah; and a gift mingled in oil: for the day of Jehovah was seen to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAlso a bullock and a ram for peace offerings: and immolate them before the Lord, offering for the sacrifice of every one of them flour tempered with oil; for to day the Lord will appear to you. Catholic Public Domain Version Take also an ox and a ram for peace offerings. And immolate them before the Lord, offering with the sacrifice of each one fine wheat flour sprinkled with oil. For today the Lord will appear to you.’ ” New American Bible and an ox and a ram for a communion sacrifice, to sacrifice before the LORD, along with a grain offering mixed with oil; for today the LORD will appear to you.” New Revised Standard Version and an ox and a ram for an offering of well-being to sacrifice before the LORD; and a grain offering mixed with oil. For today the LORD will appear to you.’” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAlso a bullock and a ram for a peace offering, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meal offering mixed with oil; for today the LORD will appear to you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a bull and a ram for a peace offering before LORD JEHOVAH, and a meal offering that is sprinkled with oil, because today LORD JEHOVAH appears to you.’” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and an ox and a ram for peace-offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meal-offering mingled with oil; for to-day the LORD appeareth unto you.' Brenton Septuagint Translation and a calf and a ram for a peace offering before the Lord, and fine flour mingled with oil, for to-day the Lord will appear among you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The First Offerings of Aaron…3Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering, 4an ox and a ram for a peace offering to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with oil. For today the LORD will appear to you.’” 5So they took what Moses had commanded to the front of the Tent of Meeting, and the whole congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.… Cross References an ox and a ram for a peace offering to sacrifice before the LORD, Exodus 24:5 Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD. Leviticus 3:1-5 “If one’s offering is a peace offering and he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he must present it without blemish before the LORD. / 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. / From the peace offering he is to bring a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, … Leviticus 3:6-11 If, however, one’s peace offering to the LORD is from the flock, he must present a male or female without blemish. / If he is presenting a lamb for his offering, he must present it before the LORD. / 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. … and a grain offering mixed with oil. Numbers 15:4-5 then the one presenting his offering to the LORD shall also present a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of olive oil. / With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering. Leviticus 2:1-2 “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, / and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 2:4-5 Now if you bring an offering of grain baked in an oven, it must consist of fine flour, either unleavened cakes mixed with oil or unleavened wafers coated with oil. / If your offering is a grain offering prepared on a griddle, it must be unleavened bread made of fine flour mixed with oil. For today the LORD will appear to you.’” Leviticus 16:2 And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat. Numbers 14:10 But the whole congregation threatened to stone Joshua and Caleb. Then the glory of the LORD appeared to all the Israelites at the Tent of Meeting. Exodus 40:34-35 Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Exodus 29:43-46 I will also meet with the Israelites there, and that place will be consecrated by My glory. / So I will consecrate the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and I will consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests. / Then I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God. … Numbers 6:14-15 and he is to present an offering to the LORD of an unblemished year-old male lamb as a burnt offering, an unblemished year-old female lamb as a sin offering, and an unblemished ram as a peace offering— / together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—and a basket of unleavened cakes made from fine flour mixed with oil and unleavened wafers coated with oil. 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. / The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it. / When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” 1 Kings 8:10-11 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. 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! 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. 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. Treasury of Scripture Also a bullock and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meat offering mingled with oil: for to day the LORD will appear to you. a bullock Leviticus 3:1-17 And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offer it of the herd; whether it be a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the LORD… and a meat Leviticus 2:1-16 And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon: … Leviticus 6:14-23 And this is the law of the meat offering: the sons of Aaron shall offer it before the LORD, before the altar… Numbers 15:3-9 And will make an offering by fire unto the LORD, a burnt offering, or a sacrifice in performing a vow, or in a freewill offering, or in your solemn feasts, to make a sweet savour unto the LORD, of the herd, or of the flock: … to-day Leviticus 9:6,23 And Moses said, This is the thing which the LORD commanded that ye should do: and the glory of the LORD shall appear unto you… Exodus 16:10 And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud. Exodus 19:11 And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai. Jump to Previous Appear Appeareth Appears Bull Bullock Cereal Death Fellowship Grain gs Male Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offering Mingled Mixed Offering Offerings Oil Ox Peace Peace-Offering Peace-Offerings Present Ram Sacrifice Sheep Today To-Day TogetherJump to Next Appear Appeareth Appears Bull Bullock Cereal Death Fellowship Grain gs Male Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offering Mingled Mixed Offering Offerings Oil Ox Peace Peace-Offering Peace-Offerings Present Ram Sacrifice Sheep Today To-Day TogetherLeviticus 9 1. The first offerings of Aaron, for himself and the people8. The sin offering 12. and the burn offering for himself 15. the offerings for the people 23. Moses and Aaron bless the people 24. Fire comes from the Lord, upon the altar an ox and a ram for a peace offering to sacrifice before the LORD The peace offering, also known as the fellowship offering, was a voluntary sacrifice expressing thanksgiving and communion with God. The ox and ram were significant animals in sacrificial rituals, symbolizing strength and leadership. The peace offering was unique in that it was shared between the altar, the priests, and the offerer, symbolizing fellowship with God. This offering foreshadows the ultimate peace offering, Jesus Christ, who reconciles humanity to God. The use of an ox and a ram highlights the importance of the sacrifice, as these were valuable animals, indicating the seriousness of the offering and the desire for peace with God. and a grain offering mixed with oil For today the LORD will appear to you.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who is conveying God's instructions for the sacrificial offerings. 2. Aaron The high priest, who is performing the sacrifices as instructed by God through Moses. 3. The Israelites The people of God, witnessing the sacrificial system and the presence of God. 4. The Tabernacle The sacred place where the offerings are made and where God's presence is manifested. 5. The LORD The God of Israel, who promises to appear to His people through the sacrificial system. Teaching Points The Significance of SacrificeThe sacrificial system in Leviticus points to the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. It foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who fulfills the law and provides a way for reconciliation with God. God's Presence Among His People The promise of God's appearance highlights His desire to dwell among His people. This is fulfilled in the New Testament through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers. Obedience to God's Instructions The detailed instructions for the offerings underscore the importance of obedience to God's commands. Our worship and service should align with God's revealed will. The Role of the Mediator Aaron's role as a mediator between God and the Israelites points to Jesus Christ, our ultimate mediator, who intercedes on our behalf. The Peace Offering The peace offering symbolizes fellowship and communion with God. It reminds us of the peace we have with God through Jesus Christ and encourages us to live in harmony with others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 9:4?2. How does Leviticus 9:4 demonstrate God's requirement for specific offerings? 3. What is the significance of the "glory of the LORD" appearing to the people? 4. How can we prepare ourselves to experience God's presence in our lives today? 5. In what ways does Leviticus 9:4 connect to New Testament teachings on sacrifice? 6. How can we apply the principles of obedience from Leviticus 9:4 in daily life? 7. What is the significance of Leviticus 9:4 in the context of Old Testament sacrifices? 8. How does Leviticus 9:4 foreshadow the coming of Christ in Christian theology? 9. Why is the offering of a calf and lamb important in Leviticus 9:4? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 9? 11. How can Leviticus 8's insistence on a seven-day ordination period be reconciled with other references in the Old Testament that imply different consecration timelines? 12. In Leviticus 9:1–4, why would an omniscient God require detailed and repeated animal sacrifices, which clash with modern ethical concerns about animal cruelty? 13. In Leviticus 1:9, why is a 'pleasing aroma' significant to an omnipotent, immaterial God? 14. In Leviticus 9:7-8, how can the idea that priests make atonement for the people be squared with Hebrews 10:4, which says animal sacrifices can't truly remove sin? What Does Leviticus 9:4 Mean An ox and a ram• The choice of “an ox and a ram” shows God’s clear instructions for worship. Oxen were prized for strength and productivity (cf. Numbers 7:17), while rams symbolized leadership and vigor (cf. Genesis 22:13). • Their inclusion highlights that only the best belongs on God’s altar—mirroring later instructions that sacrifices be “without blemish” (Leviticus 22:19). • This prepares Israel to grasp that every earthly offering points forward to the flawless, once-for-all sacrifice of Christ (Hebrews 10:12). For a peace offering to sacrifice before the LORD • Peace offerings (Leviticus 3:1-17) were voluntary acts of thanksgiving and fellowship; the worshiper shared a meal with God, priests, and family. • The phrase “before the LORD” stresses worship as a face-to-face encounter, anticipating Romans 5:1: “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God.” • By combining ox and ram in one peace offering, the text underscores unity and harmony, foreshadowing Ephesians 2:14: “He Himself is our peace.” And a grain offering mixed with oil • Grain offerings (Leviticus 2:1-3) expressed gratitude for daily provision; they were bloodless yet deeply meaningful. • Mixing with oil made the flour cohesive and flavorful, symbolizing the Spirit’s work that binds believers together (Zechariah 4:6). • Adding grain to a peace offering reminds Israel that fellowship with God involves both sacrificial atonement and grateful devotion—echoed in Philippians 4:18, where Paul calls gifts “a fragrant offering.” For today the LORD will appear to you • God’s promise to appear was extraordinary; His glory would affirm Aaron’s new priesthood (Leviticus 9:23-24). • Similar manifestations had marked key moments: the cloud filling the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-35) and later the temple (2 Chronicles 5:13-14). • The assurance “today” teaches expectancy; God meets His people when they obey His word—fulfilled supremely when “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). summary Leviticus 9:4 calls for the best animals, a peace offering, and a grain offering, then promises God’s visible glory. The verse teaches that true worship brings together costly sacrifice, thankful devotion, and confident anticipation of God’s presence—realities ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, our perfect peace offering and ever-present Lord. (4) Also a bullock and a ram.--The elders were thus to bring on behalf of the people, (1) a he-goat for a sin offering; (2) a yearling calf and a yearling sheep for a burnt offering; and (3) an ox and a ram for a peace offering.A meat offering mingled with oil.--The oil was to be added, as, with the exception of the small portion offered to the Lord, the meat offering was the perquisite of the officiating priests who partook of it, together with their share of the victims, and the cakes had to be made palatable for the sacerdotal repast. (See Leviticus 2:1.) For to-day the Lord will appear unto you.--That is, prepare and sanctify yourselves with these sacrifices, for the Lord is to manifest himself in an especial manner to signify his approval of the inauguration of Aaron and his family to the priesthood. Hebrew an oxוְשׁ֨וֹר (wə·šō·wr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7794: A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etcetera) and a ram וָאַ֜יִל (wā·’a·yil) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree for a peace offering לִשְׁלָמִ֗ים (liš·lā·mîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering to sacrifice לִזְבֹּ֙חַ֙ (liz·bō·aḥ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2076: To slaughter for sacrifice before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and a grain offering וּמִנְחָ֖ה (ū·min·ḥāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering mixed בְּלוּלָ֣ה (bə·lū·lāh) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular Strong's 1101: To mingle, mix, confuse, confound with oil. בַשָּׁ֑מֶן (ḇaš·šā·men) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness For כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction today הַיּ֔וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will appear נִרְאָ֥ה (nir·’āh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see to you.’” אֲלֵיכֶֽם׃ (’ă·lê·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Links Leviticus 9:4 NIVLeviticus 9:4 NLT Leviticus 9:4 ESV Leviticus 9:4 NASB Leviticus 9:4 KJV Leviticus 9:4 BibleApps.com Leviticus 9:4 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 9:4 Chinese Bible Leviticus 9:4 French Bible Leviticus 9:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 9:4 And a bull and a ram (Le Lv Lev.) |
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