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Leviticus 4:15
Then the leaders of the people will lay their hands on the bull's head before the Lord. And the bull will be killed before the Lord.
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Hebrew Names Version
The Zakenim of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the LORD; and the bull shall be killed before the LORD.
The Zakenim of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the LORD; and the bull shall be killed before the LORD.
King James Version
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the Lord : and the bullock shall be killed before the Lord .
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the Lord : and the bullock shall be killed before the Lord .
Lexham English Bible
And the elders of the community shall place their hands on the bull's head before Yahweh, and he shall slaughter the bull before Yahweh.
And the elders of the community shall place their hands on the bull's head before Yahweh, and he shall slaughter the bull before Yahweh.
New Century Version
The elders of the group of people must put their hands on the bull's head before the Lord , and it must be killed before the Lord .
The elders of the group of people must put their hands on the bull's head before the Lord , and it must be killed before the Lord .
New English Translation
the elders of the congregation must lay their hands on the head of the bull before the Lord , and someone must slaughter the bull before the Lord .
the elders of the congregation must lay their hands on the head of the bull before the Lord , and someone must slaughter the bull before the Lord .
Amplified Bible
'Then the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the LORD [to transfer symbolically the congregation's guilt to the sacrifice], and they shall kill the bull before the LORD.
'Then the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the LORD [to transfer symbolically the congregation's guilt to the sacrifice], and they shall kill the bull before the LORD.
New American Standard Bible
'Then the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the LORD, and the bull shall be slaughtered before the LORD.
'Then the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the LORD, and the bull shall be slaughtered before the LORD.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And the Elders of the Congregation shal put their handes vpon the head of the bullocke before the Lorde, and he shall kill the bullocke before the Lorde.
And the Elders of the Congregation shal put their handes vpon the head of the bullocke before the Lorde, and he shall kill the bullocke before the Lorde.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before Yahweh, and the bull shall be slaughtered before Yahweh.
Then the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before Yahweh, and the bull shall be slaughtered before Yahweh.
Contemporary English Version
where your tribal leaders will lay their hands on its head, before having it killed in my presence.
where your tribal leaders will lay their hands on its head, before having it killed in my presence.
Complete Jewish Bible
The leaders of the community are to lay their hands on the bull's head and slaughter the bull in the presence of Adonai .
The leaders of the community are to lay their hands on the bull's head and slaughter the bull in the presence of Adonai .
Darby Translation
and the elders of the assembly shall lay their hands on the head of the bullock before Jehovah; and one shall slaughter the bullock before Jehovah.
and the elders of the assembly shall lay their hands on the head of the bullock before Jehovah; and one shall slaughter the bullock before Jehovah.
Easy-to-Read Version
The elders of the people must put their hands on the bull's head in front of the Lord . Then they must kill the bull in front of the Lord .
The elders of the people must put their hands on the bull's head in front of the Lord . Then they must kill the bull in front of the Lord .
English Standard Version
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the Lord , and the bull shall be killed before the Lord .
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the Lord , and the bull shall be killed before the Lord .
George Lamsa Translation
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the LORD and the bullock shall be killed before the LORD.
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the LORD and the bullock shall be killed before the LORD.
Good News Translation
the leaders of the community shall put their hands on its head, and it shall be killed there.
the leaders of the community shall put their hands on its head, and it shall be killed there.
Christian Standard Bible®
The elders of the community are to lay their hands on the bull’s head before the Lord and it is to be slaughtered before the Lord.
The elders of the community are to lay their hands on the bull’s head before the Lord and it is to be slaughtered before the Lord.
Literal Translation
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the face of Jehovah. And they shall slaughter the bull before the face of Jehovah.
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the face of Jehovah. And they shall slaughter the bull before the face of Jehovah.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the Elders of the congregacion shall laye their handes vpon his heade before the LORDE, & kyll ye bullocke before the LORDE.
And the Elders of the congregacion shall laye their handes vpon his heade before the LORDE, & kyll ye bullocke before the LORDE.
American Standard Version
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before Jehovah; and the bullock shall be killed before Jehovah.
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before Jehovah; and the bullock shall be killed before Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English
And let the chiefs of the people put their hands on its head before the Lord, and put the ox to death before the Lord.
And let the chiefs of the people put their hands on its head before the Lord, and put the ox to death before the Lord.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the elders of the multitude shall put their handes vpon the head of the bullocke before the Lorde: And the bullocke shalbe slayne before the Lord.
And the elders of the multitude shall put their handes vpon the head of the bullocke before the Lorde: And the bullocke shalbe slayne before the Lord.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the LORD; and the bullock shall be killed before the LORD.
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the LORD; and the bullock shall be killed before the LORD.
King James Version (1611)
And the Elders of the Congregation shall lay their hands vpon the head of the bullocke, before the Lord: and the bullocke shall be killed before the Lord.
And the Elders of the Congregation shall lay their hands vpon the head of the bullocke, before the Lord: and the bullocke shall be killed before the Lord.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the calf before the Lord, and they shall slay the calf before the Lord.
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the calf before the Lord, and they shall slay the calf before the Lord.
English Revised Version
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the LORD: and the bullock shall be killed before the LORD.
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the LORD: and the bullock shall be killed before the LORD.
Berean Standard Bible
The elders of the congregation are to lay their hands on the bull's head before the LORD, and it shall be slaughtered before the LORD.
The elders of the congregation are to lay their hands on the bull's head before the LORD, and it shall be slaughtered before the LORD.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the eldere men of the puple schulen sette hondis on the heed therof bifor the Lord; and whanne the calf is offrid in the siyt of the Lord,
And the eldere men of the puple schulen sette hondis on the heed therof bifor the Lord; and whanne the calf is offrid in the siyt of the Lord,
Young's Literal Translation
and the elders of the company have laid their hands on the head of the bullock, before Jehovah, and [one] hath slaughtered the bullock before Jehovah.
and the elders of the company have laid their hands on the head of the bullock, before Jehovah, and [one] hath slaughtered the bullock before Jehovah.
Update Bible Version
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before Yahweh; and the bull shall be killed before Yahweh.
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before Yahweh; and the bull shall be killed before Yahweh.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the LORD: and the bullock shall be killed before the LORD.
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the LORD: and the bullock shall be killed before the LORD.
World English Bible
The elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before Yahweh; and the bull shall be killed before Yahweh.
The elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before Yahweh; and the bull shall be killed before Yahweh.
New King James Version
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the LORD. Then the bull shall be killed before the LORD.
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the LORD. Then the bull shall be killed before the LORD.
New Living Translation
The elders of the community must then lay their hands on the bull's head and slaughter it before the Lord .
The elders of the community must then lay their hands on the bull's head and slaughter it before the Lord .
New Revised Standard
The elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the Lord , and the bull shall be slaughtered before the Lord .
The elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the Lord , and the bull shall be slaughtered before the Lord .
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
and the elders of the assembly shall lean their hands upon the head of the bullock before Yahweh, - and shall slay the bullock, before Yahweh;
and the elders of the assembly shall lean their hands upon the head of the bullock before Yahweh, - and shall slay the bullock, before Yahweh;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the ancients of the people shall put their hands upon the head thereof before the Lord. And the calf being immolated in the sight of the Lord:
And the ancients of the people shall put their hands upon the head thereof before the Lord. And the calf being immolated in the sight of the Lord:
Revised Standard Version
and the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bull before the LORD, and the bull shall be killed before the LORD.
and the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bull before the LORD, and the bull shall be killed before the LORD.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
'Then the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the LORD, and the bull shall be slain before the LORD.
'Then the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands on the head of the bull before the LORD, and the bull shall be slain before the LORD.
Contextual Overview
13 ‘If all the people of Israel sin and do not obey what the Lord has told them, without meaning to and without knowing about it, they are guilty. 14 When their sin becomes known, the people will give a bull from the herd for a sin gift. They will bring it in front of the meeting tent. 15 Then the leaders of the people will lay their hands on the bull's head before the Lord. And the bull will be killed before the Lord. 16 The chosen religious leader will take some of the bull's blood to the meeting tent. 17 There the religious leader will put his finger in the blood and put it seven times before the Lord and in front of the curtains. 18 He will put some of the blood on the horns of the altar before the Lord in the meeting tent. And he will pour out all the blood at the base of the altar of burnt gifts at the door of the meeting tent. 19 He will take all its fat from it and burn it on the altar. 20 He will do the same with the bull as he did with the bull of the sin gift. So the religious leader will pay for their sins. And they will be forgiven. 21 Then he will bring the bull away from the tents and burn it as he burned the first bull. It is the sin gift for all the people.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the elders: Exodus 24:1, Exodus 24:9, Numbers 11:16, Numbers 11:25, Deuteronomy 21:3-9
lay: Leviticus 4:4, Leviticus 1:4, Leviticus 16:21
Reciprocal: Leviticus 3:8 - he shall Leviticus 4:24 - in the place Leviticus 4:29 - General 2 Chronicles 29:23 - they laid
Cross-References
Genesis 4:24
If those who hurt Cain are punished seven times worse, then those who hurt Lamech will be punished seventy-seven times worse."
If those who hurt Cain are punished seven times worse, then those who hurt Lamech will be punished seventy-seven times worse."
Leviticus 26:18
If after all of these things you still do not obey Me, I will punish you seven times more for your sins.
If after all of these things you still do not obey Me, I will punish you seven times more for your sins.
Leviticus 26:21
‘If you act against Me and will not obey Me, I will bring you seven times more trouble than your sins.
‘If you act against Me and will not obey Me, I will bring you seven times more trouble than your sins.
Leviticus 26:24
then I will go against you. I Myself will punish you seven times for your sins.
then I will go against you. I Myself will punish you seven times for your sins.
Leviticus 26:28
then I will go against you with anger. I Myself will punish you seven times for your sins.
then I will go against you with anger. I Myself will punish you seven times for your sins.
1 Kings 16:7
The word of the Lord came against Baasha and his house through the man who spoke for God, Jehu the son of Hanani because Baasha had done what was sinful in the eyes of the Lord. He made the Lord angry with the work of his hands, in being like the family of Jeroboam, and because he destroyed it.
The word of the Lord came against Baasha and his house through the man who spoke for God, Jehu the son of Hanani because Baasha had done what was sinful in the eyes of the Lord. He made the Lord angry with the work of his hands, in being like the family of Jeroboam, and because he destroyed it.
Psalms 59:11
Do not kill them, or my people may forget. Divide them by Your power and bring them down, O Lord, our safe-covering.
Do not kill them, or my people may forget. Divide them by Your power and bring them down, O Lord, our safe-covering.
Psalms 79:12
And return to our neighbors seven times the shame that they have brought You, O Lord.
And return to our neighbors seven times the shame that they have brought You, O Lord.
Proverbs 6:31
But if he is caught, he must pay seven times what he took. He must give up all the things in his house.
But if he is caught, he must pay seven times what he took. He must give up all the things in his house.
Ezekiel 9:4
The Lord said to him, "Go through the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who cry inside themselves over all the hated sins which are being done among them."
The Lord said to him, "Go through the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who cry inside themselves over all the hated sins which are being done among them."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the Lord,.... These must be two at least, some say three, and some say five h; the more generally received notion is, that they were three of the sanhedrim i; though the Targum of Jonathan makes them to be the twelve rulers of the twelve tribes:
and the bullock shall be killed before the Lord; in the court near the altar of burnt offering, either by a priest, or Levite, or by a butcher, as the above Targum expresses it.
h Misn. Sotah, c. 9. sect. 1. i Maimon & Bartenora in Misn. Menachot, c. 9. sect. 7. Maimon. Hilchot Maaseh Hakorbanot, c. 3. sect. 10.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
In this case the imposition of hands is performed by the elders in behalf of the nation. But in other respects the rites were performed by the high priest in the same manner as in the sin-offering for himself.
