Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He is to take some of the bull’s blood and with his finger sprinkle it on the front of the atonement cover; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the atonement cover. New Living Translation Then he must take some of the blood of the bull, dip his finger in it, and sprinkle it on the east side of the atonement cover. He must sprinkle blood seven times with his finger in front of the atonement cover. English Standard Version And he shall take some of the blood of the bull and sprinkle it with his finger on the front of the mercy seat on the east side, and in front of the mercy seat he shall sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times. Berean Standard Bible And he is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat. Berean Literal Bible And he shall take from the blood from the bull, and he shall sprinkle it with his finger on the face of the mercy seat on the east side; and before the face of the mercy seat he shall sprinkle the blood seven times with his finger. King James Bible And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward; and before the mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times. New King James Version He shall take some of the blood of the bull and sprinkle it with his finger on the mercy seat on the east side; and before the mercy seat he shall sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times. New American Standard Bible Moreover, he shall take some of the blood of the bull and sprinkle it with his finger on the atoning cover on the east side; also in front of the atoning cover he shall sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times. NASB 1995 “Moreover, he shall take some of the blood of the bull and sprinkle it with his finger on the mercy seat on the east side; also in front of the mercy seat he shall sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times. NASB 1977 “Moreover, he shall take some of the blood of the bull and sprinkle it with his finger on the mercy seat on the east side; also in front of the mercy seat he shall sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times. Legacy Standard Bible Moreover, he shall take some of the blood of the bull and sprinkle it with his finger on the mercy seat on the east side; also in front of the mercy seat he shall sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times. Amplified Bible He shall take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat; also in front of the mercy seat he shall sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times. Berean Annotated Bible And he is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat. Christian Standard Bible He is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger against the east side of the mercy seat; then he will sprinkle some of the blood with his finger before the mercy seat seven times. Holman Christian Standard Bible He is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger against the east side of the mercy seat; then he will sprinkle some of the blood with his finger before the mercy seat seven times.” American Standard Version and he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy-seat on the east; and before the mercy-seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times. Contemporary English Version Next, use a finger to sprinkle some of the blood on the place of mercy, which is on the lid of the sacred chest; then sprinkle blood seven times in front of the chest. English Revised Version and he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy-seat on the east; and before the mercy-seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will take some of the bull's blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the throne of mercy. Then he will sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times in front of the throne of mercy. Good News Translation He shall take some of the bull's blood and with his finger sprinkle it on the front of the lid and then sprinkle some of it seven times in front of the Covenant Box. International Standard Version He is to take blood from the ox and sprinkle it with his forefinger toward the surface of the Mercy Seat. Then he is to sprinkle the blood on the surface of the Mercy Seat with his forefinger seven times. NET Bible Then he is to take some of the blood of the bull and sprinkle it with his finger on the eastern face of the atonement plate, and in front of the atonement plate he is to sprinkle some of the blood seven times with his finger. New Heart English Bible He shall take some of the blood of the bull, and sprinkle it with his finger on the mercy seat on the east; and before the mercy seat he shall sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times. Webster's Bible Translation And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy-seat eastward: and before the mercy-seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd he is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat. World English Bible He shall take some of the blood of the bull, and sprinkle it with his finger on the mercy seat on the east; and before the mercy seat he shall sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he has taken of the blood of the bullock, and has sprinkled with his finger on the front of the propitiatory covering eastward; even at the front of the propitiatory covering he sprinkles seven times of the blood with his finger. Berean Literal Bible And he shall take from the blood from the bull, and he shall sprinkle it with his finger on the face of the mercy seat on the east side; and before the face of the mercy seat he shall sprinkle the blood seven times with his finger. Young's Literal Translation 'And he hath taken of the blood of the bullock, and hath sprinkled with his finger on the front of the mercy-seat eastward; even at the front of the mercy-seat he doth sprinkle seven times of the blood with his finger. Smith's Literal Translation And he took from the blood of the bullock, and sprinkled with his finger upon the face of the cover eastward, and before the cover he shall sprinkle seven times from the blood with his finger. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall take also of the blood of the calf, and sprinkle with his finger seven times towards the propitiatory to the east. Catholic Public Domain Version Likewise, he shall take some of the blood of the calf, and sprinkle it with his finger seven times opposite the propitiatory, toward the east. New American Bible Taking some of the bull’s blood, he shall sprinkle it with his finger on the front of the ark’s cover and likewise sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times in front of the cover. New Revised Standard Version He shall take some of the blood of the bull, and sprinkle it with his finger on the front of the mercy seat, and before the mercy seat he shall sprinkle the blood with his finger seven times. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall take some of the blood of the bullock and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward; before the mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall take from the blood of the bullock and shall sprinkle with his finger before the face of the Mercy Seat from the east, and before the Mercy Seat he shall sprinkle seven times from the blood with his finger. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the ark-cover on the east; and before the ark-cover shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall take of the blood of the calf, and sprinkle with his finger on the mercy-seat eastward: before the mercy-seat shall he sprinkle seven times of the blood with his finger. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sin Offering for the Priest…13He is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die. 14And he is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat. Cross References And he is to take some of the bull’s blood Exodus 29:12 Take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; then pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. Leviticus 4:5 Then the anointed priest shall take some of the bull’s blood and bring it into the Tent of Meeting. Leviticus 17:11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul. and sprinkle it with his finger Leviticus 4:6 The priest is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle some of it seven times before the LORD, in front of the veil of the sanctuary. Leviticus 8:15 Moses slaughtered the bull, took some of the blood, and applied it with his finger to all four horns of the altar, purifying the altar. He poured out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar and consecrated it so that atonement could be made on it. on the east side of the mercy seat; Exodus 25:21 Set the mercy seat atop the ark and put the Testimony that I will give you into the ark. Exodus 40:20-21 Moses took the Testimony and placed it in the ark, attaching the poles to the ark; and he set the mercy seat atop the ark. / Then he brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and shielded off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him. Hebrews 9:5 Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now. then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times Leviticus 4:17 and he is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle it seven times before the LORD in front of the veil. Numbers 19:4 Eleazar the priest is to take some of its blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the Tent of Meeting. Leviticus 14:7 Seven times he shall sprinkle the one to be cleansed of the skin disease. Then he shall pronounce him clean and release the live bird into the open field. before the mercy seat. Exodus 30:6 Place the altar in front of the veil that is before the ark of the Testimony—before the mercy seat that is over the Testimony—where I will meet with you. Exodus 25:22 And I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony; I will speak with you about all that I command you regarding the Israelites. Hebrews 9:7 But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. Hebrews 9:12 He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:22 According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Treasury of Scripture And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger on the mercy seat eastward; and before the mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times. Leviticus 4:5,6,17 And the priest that is anointed shall take of the bullock's blood, and bring it to the tabernacle of the congregation: … Leviticus 8:11 And he sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all his vessels, both the laver and his foot, to sanctify them. Romans 3:24-26 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: … Jump to Previous Ark-Cover Atonement Blood Bull Bullock Bull's Cover Drops East Eastward Finger Front Mercy Mercy-Seat Moreover Ox Seat Seven Shaking Side Sprinkle Sprinkled TimesJump to Next Ark-Cover Atonement Blood Bull Bullock Bull's Cover Drops East Eastward Finger Front Mercy Mercy-Seat Moreover Ox Seat Seven Shaking Side Sprinkle Sprinkled TimesLeviticus 16 1. how the high priest must enter into the holy place11. The sin offering for himself 15. The sin offering for the people 20. The scapegoat 29. The yearly feast of the expiations And he is to take some of the bull’s blood The bull's blood represents the atonement for the high priest's own sins and those of his household. In the ancient Near Eastern context, blood was seen as the life force, and its use in rituals symbolized purification and consecration. This act underscores the necessity of a mediator who is himself cleansed before interceding for others, prefiguring Christ's role as the sinless high priest. and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat Persons / Places / Events 1. AaronThe high priest who performs the ritual of atonement. He is a central figure in the Levitical priesthood and is responsible for carrying out the Day of Atonement ceremonies. 2. The Mercy Seat The cover of the Ark of the Covenant, located in the Most Holy Place of the Tabernacle. It represents God's throne and His presence among the Israelites. 3. The Bull The animal whose blood is used for atonement. It symbolizes the substitutionary sacrifice necessary for the forgiveness of sins. 4. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence, where the Israelites worshiped God during their journey in the wilderness. 5. The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) An annual event where the high priest makes atonement for the sins of the people of Israel, symbolizing purification and reconciliation with God. Teaching Points The Significance of Blood in AtonementBlood represents life and is essential for atonement, symbolizing the seriousness of sin and the need for a life to be given in exchange for forgiveness. The Role of the High Priest Aaron's role as the mediator between God and the people prefigures Christ's role as our ultimate High Priest, who intercedes on our behalf. The Mercy Seat as a Symbol of God's Presence and Forgiveness The Mercy Seat is where God meets with His people, signifying His willingness to forgive and dwell among them when approached with a repentant heart. The Importance of Ritual and Obedience The detailed instructions for the Day of Atonement highlight the importance of following God's commands precisely, reflecting a heart of obedience and reverence. The Fulfillment in Christ The rituals of the Day of Atonement find their fulfillment in Jesus, whose sacrifice provides eternal redemption and access to God's presence for all who believe. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 16:14?2. How does Leviticus 16:14 illustrate the significance of blood in atonement practices? 3. What does the sprinkling of blood symbolize in the context of Leviticus 16:14? 4. How does Hebrews 9:22 connect with the blood rituals in Leviticus 16:14? 5. How can we apply the concept of atonement in Leviticus 16:14 to our lives? 6. What does Leviticus 16:14 teach us about God's holiness and our sinfulness? 7. What is the significance of the blood in Leviticus 16:14 for atonement rituals? 8. How does Leviticus 16:14 foreshadow the New Testament concept of sacrifice? 9. Why is the mercy seat important in Leviticus 16:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 16? 11. Is the Mercy Seat a place of redemption or judgment? 12. What does the sprinkling of the blood signify? 13. Is life sustained by the presence of blood? 14. How does Isaiah 52:13–15’s depiction of a servant “sprinkling many nations” fit scientifically or historically, especially when taken literally? What Does Leviticus 16:14 Mean Take some of the bull’s blood- In the Day of Atonement ritual (Leviticus 16:3-6), the high priest first sacrifices a bull “as a sin offering for himself and his household” (v. 6). - Blood represents life given in substitution (Leviticus 17:11). Hebrews 9:7-14 notes that animal blood temporarily covered sin, anticipating Christ’s once-for-all atonement. - By taking the blood, Aaron publicly acknowledged both his own sin and the cost of forgiveness before stepping into the Most Holy Place. Sprinkle it with his finger - Leviticus 4:6 and 8:15 show the same fingertip sprinkling: a deliberate, personal act rather than a casual splash. - The priest’s finger touches the blood, underlining human participation in God’s remedy—pointing forward to Jesus, “the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel” (Hebrews 12:24). - The careful motion protects the dignity of the sacrifice and the holiness of the space (Exodus 29:20-21). On the east side of the mercy seat - The ark faced west; the priest entered from the east (Numbers 3:38). Sprinkling on the east side met him the moment he approached, symbolizing that atonement greets the sinner at the very entrance. - Exodus 25:17-22 describes the mercy seat where God said, “I will meet with you.” Orientation highlights that divine mercy stands between the sinner and God’s presence. - Ultimately, Christ fulfills this meeting point, declaring, “I am the way” (John 14:6), opening access for all who draw near (Hebrews 10:19-22). Sprinkle seven times before the mercy seat - Seven in Scripture signifies completeness (Genesis 2:2; Joshua 6:4). Repeating the act seven times pictured total, perfected cleansing. - Leviticus 14:7 and 14:51 use sevenfold sprinkling in cleansing lepers and houses, reinforcing thorough purification. - Hebrews 10:10-14 links this symbolism to Jesus: “By one sacrifice He has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.” What was repeated annually by Aaron finds finality in Christ’s single, sufficient offering. summary Leviticus 16:14 shows the high priest carefully applying sacrificial blood inside the Most Holy Place, first for himself and then for the people. Each element—the chosen blood, the fingertip sprinkling, the east-side placement, and the sevenfold repetition—underscores God’s provision for complete forgiveness. The verse foreshadows Jesus Christ, whose own blood secures eternal redemption and welcomes believers into the very presence of God. (14) And he shall take of the blood.--Having left the Holy place and returned to the court, where the priest stood with the bowl of the blood of the bullock, stirring it, to prevent it coagulating (see Leviticus 16:11), the high priest took it, and went back to the Holy of Holies, to the same place where he stood on his first entry.Sprinkle it with his finger.--During the second Temple the high priest sprinkled the blood once upwards and seven times downwards, in such a manner that the eight sprinklings formed a continuous line on the ground. As he sprinkled he was obliged to count one, two, three, &c, lest he should make a mistake. Verse 14. - The second entry of the high priest into the holy of holies took place very soon after the first entry. Immediately that he had returned after lighting the incense, and perhaps offering a prayer, he took of the blood of the bullock, which he had previously killed, went back without delay, and sprinkled it with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward, that is, on the front of the ark beneath the Presence enthroned upon the mercy seat, and shrouded by the smoke of the incense; and before the mercy seat, that is, on the ground in front of it, he sprinkled of the blood with his finger seven times. In after times, when the ark was gone, the high priest sprinkled upwards once and downwards seven times.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And he is to takeוְלָקַח֙ (wə·lā·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take some of the bull’s הַפָּ֔ר (hap·pār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6499: Young bull, steer blood מִדַּ֣ם (mid·dam) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed and sprinkle וְהִזָּ֧ה (wə·hiz·zāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5137: To spurt, spatter, sprinkle it with his finger בְאֶצְבָּע֛וֹ (ḇə·’eṣ·bā·‘ōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 676: Something to sieze with, a finger, a toe on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the east קֵ֑דְמָה (qê·ḏə·māh) Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 6924: The front, of place, time side פְּנֵ֥י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the mercy seat; הַכַּפֹּ֖רֶת (hak·kap·pō·reṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3727: Propitiatory then he shall sprinkle יַזֶּ֧ה (yaz·zeh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5137: To spurt, spatter, sprinkle some of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of [it] הַדָּ֖ם (had·dām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed with his finger בְּאֶצְבָּעֽוֹ׃ (bə·’eṣ·bā·‘ōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 676: Something to sieze with, a finger, a toe seven שֶֽׁבַע־ (še·ḇa‘-) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number times פְּעָמִ֛ים (pə·‘ā·mîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence before וְלִפְנֵ֣י (wə·lip̄·nê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the mercy seat. הַכַּפֹּ֗רֶת (hak·kap·pō·reṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3727: Propitiatory Links Leviticus 16:14 NIVLeviticus 16:14 NLT Leviticus 16:14 ESV Leviticus 16:14 NASB Leviticus 16:14 KJV Leviticus 16:14 BibleApps.com Leviticus 16:14 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 16:14 Chinese Bible Leviticus 16:14 French Bible Leviticus 16:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 16:14 He shall take some of the blood (Le Lv Lev.) |
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