Leviticus 8:19

The Priests’ Burnt Offering · Leviticus 8:18–21
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Translations

Modern
Moses slaughtered the ram and splattered the blood on all sides of the altar.
Traditional
And he killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about.
Literal
And he slaughtered it, and Moses sprinkled the blood on the altar all around.
Latin
…immolavit eum, et fudit sanguinem ejus per circuitum altaris.

Original

Hebrew
English
Moses slaughtered the ram and splattered the blood on all sides of the altar.

Notes

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

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

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

Topics

Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled all Around, and Upon the Altar Israel: First Sacrifice offered By, Under the Law Priest: The Time of Moses: Consecration of Priests: Ceremonies at Consecration of Offering Sacrifices