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Leviticus 4:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar which is before the LORD, that is in the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall pour out all the blood at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He must put some of the blood on the horns of the altar that stands before the LORD inside the tent of meeting, and then pour out all the remaining blood at the base of the altar for burnt offerings, which is at the entrance of the tent of meeting.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the specific ritual steps a priest must follow when applying sacrificial blood to different altars in God's sanctuary as part of the sin offering ceremony.

📚 Historical Context

In the time of Moses, after the Israelites escaped from Egypt, God established the Mosaic Law to guide the nation in worship and holiness, including detailed rituals for sacrifices to atone for sins. This verse is part of the instructions for the sin offering, where the priest would apply blood to the altar in the tabernacle as a symbol of purification and God's forgiveness for unintentional wrongdoings. The tabernacle served as a mobile sanctuary in the wilderness, representing God's dwelling among His people and emphasizing the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement.

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