Leviticus · Chapter 4 King James Version

Leviticus 4:35

🔍 Text

The Scripture

(35) And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In Leviticus 4 the priest is instructed to examine and cleanse a man who has broken a minor law, offering a bull and a grain offering to restore his standing. The chapter also details the ritual for a man who has committed a serious sin, requiring the priest to bring a bull, a lamb, and a grain offering, and to sacrifice the bull at the altar. These instructions emphasize the importance of repentance, restoration, and the priest's role in mediating between God and the people.

Read the full chapter and its overview →
Cross-references