Leviticus 1:4

And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 1:4

BSB

He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him.

AKJV

And he shall put his hand on the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.

CPDV

And he shall place his hand on the head of the sacrifice, and so it shall be acceptable and effective, in its expiation.

ERV

And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.

NHEB

He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.

SMT

And he placed his hand upon the head of the burnt-offering, and it was accepted for him to expiate for him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 1:4

AndheshallputH5564VerbhishandH3027Noun FeminineupontheheadH7218Noun MasculineoftheburntofferingH5930Noun FeminineanditshallbeacceptedH7521VerbforhimtomakeatonementH3722Verbforhim

Commentary for Leviticus 1:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Leviticus 1:4

Summary

Hands-on ritual effect atonement

Place

Tabernacle

Event

Hand placement for acceptance

Estimated Time Period

c. 1450 BC