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class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/leviticus/17.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/leviticus/17.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The priest is to splash the blood against the altar of the LORD at the entrance to the tent of meeting and burn the fat as an aroma pleasing to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/leviticus/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the priest will be able to splatter the blood against the LORD’s altar at the entrance of the Tabernacle, and he will burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/leviticus/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the priest shall throw the blood on the altar of the LORD at the entrance of the tent of meeting and burn the fat for a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The priest will then splatter the blood on the altar of the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD <i>at</i> the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and burn the fat for a sweet savour unto the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD <i>at</i> the door of the tabernacle of meeting, and burn the fat for a sweet aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD at the doorway of the tent of meeting, and offer up the fat in smoke as a soothing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD at the doorway of the tent of meeting, and offer up the fat in smoke as a soothing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And the priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD at the doorway of the tent of meeting, and offer up the fat in smoke as a soothing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the priest shall splash the blood on the altar of Yahweh at the doorway of the tent of meeting and offer up the fat in smoke as a soothing aroma to Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting and offer the fat up in smoke as a sweet <i>and</i> soothing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The priest will then splatter the blood on the LORD’s altar at the entrance to the tent of meeting and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The priest will then sprinkle the blood on the LORD&#8217s altar at the entrance to the tent of meeting and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of Jehovah at the door of the tent of meeting, and burn the fat for a sweet savor unto Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />but in front of the sacred tent. Then a priest can splatter its blood against the bronze altar and send its fat up in smoke with a smell that pleases me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD at the door of the tent of meeting, and burn the fat for a sweet savour unto the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The priest will pour the blood against the LORD's altar at the entrance to the tent of meeting. He will burn the fat as a soothing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The priest shall throw the blood against the sides of the altar at the entrance of the Tent and burn the fat to produce an odor that is pleasing to the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The priest is to sprinkle the blood on the LORD's altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and incinerate the fat, making a pleasing aroma to the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The priest will then splatter the blood on the altar of the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The priest is to splash the blood on the altar of the LORD at the entrance of the Meeting Tent, and offer the fat up in smoke for a soothing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD at the door of the Tent of Meeting, and burn the fat for a pleasant aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and burn the fat for a sweet savor to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The priest shall sprinkle the blood on Yahweh’s altar at the door of the Tent of Meeting, and burn the fat for a pleasant aroma to Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the priest has sprinkled the blood on the altar of YHWH, at the opening of the Tent of Meeting, and has made incense with the fat for refreshing fragrance to YHWH;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And the priest hath sprinkled the blood upon the altar of Jehovah, at the opening of the tent of meeting, and hath made perfume with the fat for sweet fragrance to Jehovah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of Jehovah, at the door of the tent of appointment; and he burnt the fat for an odor of sweetness to Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the priest shall pour the blood upon the altar of the Lord, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, and shall burn the fat for a sweet odour to the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the priest shall pour the blood upon the altar of the Lord, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, and he shall burn the fat as a sweet odor to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The priest will splash the blood on the altar of the LORD at the entrance of the tent of meeting and burn the fat for an odor pleasing to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The priest shall dash the blood against the altar of the LORD at the entrance of the tent of meeting, and turn the fat into smoke as a pleasing odor to the LORD,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation and burn the fat for a sweet savour to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Priest shall sprinkle blood on the altar of LORD JEHOVAH in the door of the Time Tent to LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the priest shall dash the blood against the altar of the LORD at the door of the tent of meeting, and make the fat smoke for a sweet savour unto the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the priest shall pour the blood on the altar round about before the Lord by the doors of the tabernacle of witness, and shall offer the fat for a sweet-smelling savour to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/17-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=4609" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/17.htm">The Place of Sacrifice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>For this reason the Israelites will bring to the LORD the sacrifices they have been offering in the open fields. They are to bring them to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and offer them as sacrifices of peace to the LORD. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">The priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2236.htm" title="2236: wə·zā·raq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- Be here and there, scatter, sprinkle, strew. A primitive root; to sprinkle.">will then sprinkle</a> <a href="/hebrew/1818.htm" title="1818: had·dām (Art:: N-ms) -- Blood. From damam; blood of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively bloodshed.">the blood</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: miz·baḥ (N-msc) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">the altar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: pe·ṯaḥ (N-msc) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">at the entrance</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ō·hel (N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">to the Tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: mō·w·‘êḏ (N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">of Meeting</a> <a href="/hebrew/6999.htm" title="6999: wə·hiq·ṭîr (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To make sacrifices smoke. A primitive root; to smoke, i.e. Turn into fragrance by fire.">and burn</a> <a href="/hebrew/2459.htm" title="2459: ha·ḥê·leḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Or cheleb; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part.">the fat</a> <a href="/hebrew/5207.htm" title="5207: nî·ḥō·aḥ (N-ms) -- A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing. Or niychoach; from nuwach; properly, restful, i.e. Pleasant; abstractly, delight.">as a pleasing</a> <a href="/hebrew/7381.htm" title="7381: lə·rê·aḥ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- To smell, perceive odor. From ruwach; odor.">aroma</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>They must no longer offer their sacrifices to the goat demons to which they have prostituted themselves. This will be a permanent statute for them for the generations to come.’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a></span><br />According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8</a></span><br />When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a></span><br />and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a></span><br />Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-18.htm">1 Corinthians 10:18</a></span><br />Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a></span><br />So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-24.htm">John 4:24</a></span><br />God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Acts 10:4</a></span><br />Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-18.htm">Exodus 29:18</a></span><br />Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-25.htm">Exodus 29:25</a></span><br />Then take them from their hands and burn them on the altar atop the burnt offering as a pleasing aroma before the LORD; it is a food offering to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-41.htm">Exodus 29:41</a></span><br />And offer the second lamb at twilight with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning, as a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/28-2.htm">Numbers 28:2</a></span><br />“Command the Israelites and say to them: See that you present to Me at its appointed time the food for My food offerings, as a pleasing aroma to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/28-6.htm">Numbers 28:6</a></span><br />This is a regular burnt offering established at Mount Sinai as a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the priest shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and burn the fat for a sweet smell to the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">sprinkle</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/3-2.htm">Leviticus 3:2,8,13</a></b></br> And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it <i>at</i> the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's sons the priests shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about… </p><p class="hdg">burn</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/3-5.htm">Leviticus 3:5,11,16</a></b></br> And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which <i>is</i> upon the wood that <i>is</i> on the fire: <i>it is</i> an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/4-31.htm">Leviticus 4:31</a></b></br> And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat is taken away from off the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burn <i>it</i> upon the altar for a sweet savour unto the LORD; and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/29-13.htm">Exodus 29:13,18</a></b></br> And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul <i>that is</i> above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that <i>is</i> upon them, and burn <i>them</i> upon the altar… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/16-33.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-28.htm">Aroma</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-4.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-27.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-28.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-5.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-13.htm">Dash</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-5.htm">Door</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-5.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-15.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-28.htm">Fragrance</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-5.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-28.htm">Odor</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-28.htm">Odour</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-5.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-7.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-25.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-28.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-20.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-28.htm">Savor</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-28.htm">Savour</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-16.htm">Smell</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-25.htm">Smoke</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-28.htm">Soothing</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-15.htm">Sprinkle</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-19.htm">Sprinkled</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-12.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-5.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-5.htm">Tent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/17-11.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-13.htm">Aroma</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-10.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-14.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-2.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-9.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/18-17.htm">Dash</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-9.htm">Door</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-9.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/numbers/13-20.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-31.htm">Fragrance</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-9.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/15-3.htm">Odor</a> <a href="/numbers/15-7.htm">Odour</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-7.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-9.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/numbers/5-26.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-13.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-5.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-13.htm">Savor</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-13.htm">Savour</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-31.htm">Smell</a> <a href="/numbers/5-26.htm">Smoke</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-31.htm">Soothing</a> <a href="/numbers/8-7.htm">Sprinkle</a> <a href="/numbers/19-4.htm">Sprinkled</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-13.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-9.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-9.htm">Tent</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/17-1.htm">The blood of slain beasts must be offered to the Lord at the tabernacle door</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/17-7.htm">They must not offer to idols</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/17-10.htm">All eating of blood is forbidden</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/17-15.htm">and of all that dies by itself, or is torn</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Blood, representing life, was a key element in the covenant between God and Israel. This act symbolized the offering of life to God, acknowledging His sovereignty and the need for atonement. The altar, located in the Tabernacle, was the designated place for sacrifices, emphasizing the holiness and order of worship. This practice foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood was shed for the atonement of humanity's sins, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a>.<p><b>at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting</b><br>The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. It was a sacred space where God communicated with Moses and the priests. The entrance was significant as it was the point of transition from the common to the holy. This location underscores the accessibility of God to His people, yet also the need for mediation through the priesthood. The Tent of Meeting prefigures Christ, who is the mediator between God and humanity, as described in <a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>.<p><b>and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD</b><br>Burning the fat of the sacrifice was an act of offering the best parts to God, symbolizing the dedication and surrender of the worshiper. The "pleasing aroma" signifies God's acceptance of the sacrifice, indicating that the offering was made in accordance with His commands. This concept of a pleasing aroma is echoed in <a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a>, where Christ's sacrificial love is described as a fragrant offering to God. The burning of the fat also highlights the importance of obedience and reverence in worship, as God desires offerings made with a pure heart.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_priest.htm">The Priest</a></b><br>The priest acts as a mediator between the people and God, performing the sacrificial rituals as prescribed by the Law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_altar_of_the_lord.htm">The Altar of the LORD</a></b><br>This is the designated place for sacrifices, symbolizing God's presence and the place where atonement is made.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_meeting.htm">The Tent of Meeting</a></b><br>Also known as the Tabernacle, it is the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (YHWH)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His holiness and the relationship with His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sacrifice.htm">The Sacrifice</a></b><br>The act of offering blood and fat, which is central to the atonement and worship practices of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_priest.htm">The Role of the Priest</a></b><br>The priest's role as a mediator foreshadows Christ's ultimate mediation between God and humanity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_blood.htm">The Significance of Blood</a></b><br>Blood symbolizes life and atonement, pointing to the necessity of a life given for sin, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus' sacrifice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_aroma_pleasing_to_the_lord.htm">The Aroma Pleasing to the LORD</a></b><br>Sacrifices are not just ritualistic acts but are meant to be expressions of genuine worship and obedience, pleasing to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_meeting_as_god's_dwelling.htm">The Tent of Meeting as God's Dwelling</a></b><br>The Tent of Meeting signifies God's desire to dwell among His people, a theme fulfilled in the New Testament with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_sacrifices_today.htm">Living Sacrifices Today</a></b><br>Believers are called to live sacrificially, offering their lives in service and worship to God, reflecting the sacrificial system's principles in daily life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_altar_fire_truly_perpetual_evidence.htm">(Leviticus 6:9, 12-13) How could the fire on the altar truly have been kept burning perpetually without ever going out, and is there any historical or archaeological evidence for such a practice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_prefer_mercy_over_sacrifice.htm">If God initially commanded blood sacrifices (Leviticus 17:5-6), why do later prophets (e.g., Hosea 6:6) stress that God desires mercy over sacrifice, suggesting a changing divine preference?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_heb._13_10_contradict_ot_sacrifice_laws.htm">Does Hebrews 13:10's mention of an altar contradict Old Testament laws allowing priests to eat sacrifices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_leviticus_ash_rituals_match_ancient_norms.htm">(Leviticus 6:10-11) Why would such specific rituals for removing and disposing of ashes be necessary, and do these instructions align with or contradict known ancient practices?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">And the priest shall sprinkle.</span>--After the animals in question had been duly slaughtered by those who brought them, the officiating priest who caught the blood in a bowl is to throw it upon the walls of the altar of burnt offering. (See <a href="/leviticus/1-5.htm" title="And he shall kill the bullock before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall bring the blood, and sprinkle the blood round about on the altar that is by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.">Leviticus 1:5</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">At the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">at the entrance of the tent of meeting.</span><p><span class= "bld">And burn the fat.</span>--See <a href="/leviticus/3-3.htm" title="And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire to the LORD; the fat that covers the inwards, and all the fat that is on the inwards,">Leviticus 3:3</a>; <a href="/leviticus/3-5.htm" title="And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar on the burnt sacrifice, which is on the wood that is on the fire: it is an offering made by fire, of a sweet smell to the LORD.">Leviticus 3:5</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/leviticus/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The priest,</span> that is, the Levitical priest, is henceforth to <span class="cmt_word">sprinkle</span> <span class="cmt_word">the blood upon the altar of the Lord... and burn the fat for a sweet savour,</span> which were the two parts of the sacrifice which were essentially priestly in their character. The old priestly function of the head of the family is disallowed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/17-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The priest</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֵ֤ן</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will then sprinkle</span><br /><span class="heb">וְזָרַ֨ק</span> <span class="translit">(wə·zā·raq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2236.htm">Strong's 2236: </a> </span><span class="str2">Be here and there, scatter, sprinkle, strew </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the blood</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדָּם֙</span> <span class="translit">(had·dām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the altar</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְבַּ֣ח</span> <span class="translit">(miz·baḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at the entrance</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּ֖תַח</span> <span class="translit">(pe·ṯaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, entrance way</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the Tent</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֣הֶל</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Meeting</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹעֵ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·‘êḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> </span><span class="str2">Appointed time, place, or meeting</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and burn</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִקְטִ֣יר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiq·ṭîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6999.htm">Strong's 6999: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fat</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֵ֔לֶב</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥê·leḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2459.htm">Strong's 2459: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fat, richest, choice part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as a pleasing</span><br /><span class="heb">נִיחֹ֖חַ</span> <span class="translit">(nî·ḥō·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> </span><span class="str2">A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">aroma</span><br /><span class="heb">לְרֵ֥יחַ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·rê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7381.htm">Strong's 7381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smell, perceive odor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/17-6.htm">Leviticus 17:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/17-6.htm">Leviticus 17:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/17-6.htm">Leviticus 17:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/17-6.htm">Leviticus 17:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/17-6.htm">Leviticus 17:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/17-6.htm">Leviticus 17:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/17-6.htm">Leviticus 17:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/17-6.htm">Leviticus 17:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/17-6.htm">Leviticus 17:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/17-6.htm">Leviticus 17:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/17-6.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 17:6 The priest shall sprinkle the blood (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/17-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 17:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 17:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/17-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 17:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 17:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>