16 Then the anointed priest is to take some of the bull's blood into the tent of meeting.

Other Translations of Leviticus 4:16

King James Version

16 And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock's blood to the tabernacle of the congregation:

English Standard Version

16 Then the anointed priest shall bring some of the blood of the bull into the tent of meeting,

The Message

16 The anointed priest will then bring some of the blood into the Tent of Meeting,

New King James Version

16 The anointed priest shall bring some of the bull's blood to the tabernacle of meeting.

New Living Translation

16 The high priest will then take some of the bull's blood into the Tabernacle,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 4:16

Commentary on Leviticus 4:13-21

(Read Leviticus 4:13-21)

If the leaders of the people, through mistake, caused them to err, an offering must be brought, that wrath might not come upon the whole congregation. When sacrifices were offered, the persons, on whose behalf they were devoted, were to lay their hands on the heads of the victims, and to confess their sins. The elders were to do so, when the sacrifices were offered for the whole congregation. The load of sin was supposed then to be borne by the guiltless animal. When the offering is completed, it is said, atonement is made, and the sin shall be forgiven. The saving of churches and kingdoms from ruin, is owing to the satisfaction and mediation of Christ.