Leviticus 8:14

The Priests’ Sin Offering · Leviticus 8:14–17
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Translations

Modern
Moses then brought the bull near for the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head.
Traditional
And he brought the bullock for the sin offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the bullock for the sin offering.
Literal
And he brought near the bull of the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the bull of the sin offering.
Latin
Obtulit et vitulum pro peccato: cumque super caput ejus posuisset Aaron et filii ejus manus suas,

Original

Hebrew
English
Moses then brought the bull near for the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head.

Notes

  • sin offering (see 4:3–12): They made two offerings for atonement:

    1. the sin offering (8:14–17) and

    2. the whole burnt offering (8:18–21).

  • By placing their hands on the bull's head (see 1:4), Aaron and his sons identified themselves with the sacrifice (also in 8:18, 22).

In Exodus 28–29, the Lord gave Moses detailed instructions for clothing and ordaining Aaron and his sons as priests. In Exodus 39:1–31; 40:12–16; and Leviticus 8, they followed these commands. Moses did not only tell them the instructions. He performed the ceremonies to show the priests exactly what to do, as the Lord had commanded him (8:9, 13, 17, 21, 29). Since disobedience could lead to death, God ensured the priests understood their duties clearly.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Moses Ancient Law Codes Pure Worship

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel

Glossary

Aaron Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Moses Offerings and Sacrifices Ordain, Ordination Ordination Offering

Topics

Israel: First Sacrifice offered By, Under the Law Priest: The Time of Moses: Consecration of Priests: Ceremonies at Consecration of Offering Sacrifices Sin-Offering: At the Consecration of Priests