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Leviticus 4:5

Leviticus 4:5
And the priest that is anointed shall take of the bullock's blood, and bring it to the tabernacle of the congregation:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the priest shall dip his finger in the blood,.... The finger of his right hand, as Gersom observes, and so Maimonides (r); for blood was always taken and sprinkled with the right hand, if done…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The treatment of the blood was special in the sin-offerings. In the inferior sin-offerings it was smeared on the horns of the altar of burnt-offering Lev 4:25, Lev 4:30, Lev 4:34, while in this…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Leviticus 4:1-12

The laws contained in the first three chapters seem to have been delivered to Moses at one time. Here begin the statutes of another session, another day. From the throne of glory between the cherubim…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Leviticus 4:4-7

Cp. Lev 4:14-18. The first part of the ceremonial is like that of the Burnt-Offering. The disposal of the blood is different: the priest dips his finger into the blood, which has been caught in a…

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