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Leviticus 4:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock’s blood to the tabernacle of the congregation:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The anointed priest must bring some of the bull's blood into the tent of meeting.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes part of the sacrificial ritual where the high priest brings the sacrificial animal's blood into God's sacred dwelling place.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of detailed instructions God gave to Moses about sin offerings for the Israelites. The 'anointed priest' refers to the high priest who was consecrated with holy oil, and the 'tabernacle of the congregation' was the portable sanctuary where God's presence dwelt among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. These blood rituals were central to how the Israelites dealt with sin and maintained their relationship with God before Christ's sacrifice.

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