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Leviticus 5:9
then he is to sprinkle some of the blood of the sin offering on the side of the altar, while the rest of the blood is drained out at the base of the altar. It is a sin offering.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text addresses the priest executing a ritual for a petitioner who brought birds for a minor transgression. This instruction follows the priest's presentation of the first bird and precedes the preparation of the second bird for the burnt offering.
The words — The verb וְ/הִזָּ֞ה (ve./hi.Zah) literally means "he will spatter," denoting the specific motion of applying the blood. The noun הַ/חַטָּאת֙ (ha./cha.taT) translates directly to "the sin offering," classifying the ritual's legal category.
The thread — This procedure mirrors Leviticus 4:7, 4:18, and 4:30, where priests similarly apply portions of blood to the altar's horns or drain the remainder at its base. The repeated pattern establishes a standardized protocol for handling sin offering blood across different ceremonial scenarios.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to note that sprinkling blood on the side and draining the remainder at the base complete the physical requirements of the rite. It demands recognition that the ritual's efficacy rests on the precise execution of these prescribed actions.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And he shall sprinkle of the blood of the sin offering upon the side of the altar; and the rest of the blood shall be wrung out at the bottom of the altar: it is a sin offering.
Cross-references
- Leviticus 4:7 The priest must then put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of fragrant incense that is before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting. And he is to pour out the rest of the bull’s blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
- Leviticus 4:18 He is also to put some of the blood on the horns of the altar that is before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting, and he must pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
- Leviticus 4:30 Then the priest is to take some of its blood with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar.
- Leviticus 4:34 Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar.
- Leviticus 4:25 Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar.
- Isaiah 42:21 The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious.
- Hebrews 2:10 In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
- Hebrews 12:24 to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
- Exodus 12:22 Take a cluster of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin, and brush the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe. None of you shall go out the door of his house until morning.
- Leviticus 1:5 And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.