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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/leviticus/4.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/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220&#8217If someone brings a lamb as their sin offering, they are to bring a female without defect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/leviticus/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“If the people bring a sheep as their sin offering, it must be a female with no defects.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/leviticus/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“If he brings a lamb as his offering for a sin offering, he shall bring a female without blemish<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />If, however, he brings a lamb as a sin offering, he must bring an unblemished female.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And if he bring a lamb for a sin offering, he shall bring it a female without blemish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />‘If he brings a lamb as his sin offering, he shall bring a female without blemish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘But if he brings a lamb as his offering for a sin offering, he shall bring a female without defect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216But if he brings a lamb as his offering for a sin offering, he shall bring it, a female without defect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘But if he brings a lamb as his offering for a sin offering, he shall bring it, a female without defect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />‘But if he brings a lamb as his offering for a sin offering, he shall bring it, a female without blemish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />‘If he brings a lamb as his offering for a sin offering, he shall bring a female without blemish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Or if the offering that he brings as a sin offering is a lamb, he is to bring an unblemished female.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Or if the offering that he brings as a sin offering is a lamb, he is to bring an unblemished female. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And if he bring a lamb as his oblation for a sin-offering, he shall bring it a female without blemish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you offer a lamb instead of a goat as a sacrifice for sin, it must be a female that has nothing wrong with it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And if he bring a lamb as his oblation for a sin offering, he shall bring it a female without blemish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"If someone brings a lamb as his offering for sin, he must bring a female that has no defects.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you bring a sheep as a sin offering, it must be a female without any defects. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"If he brings a lamb for his offering, he is to bring a female without defect. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"'But if he brings a sheep as his offering, for a sin offering, he must bring a flawless female.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"'If he brings a lamb as his offering for a sin offering, he shall bring a female without blemish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And if he shall bring a lamb for a sin-offering, he shall bring it a female without blemish.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />If, however, he brings a lamb as a sin offering, he must bring an unblemished female.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“‘If he brings a lamb as his offering for a sin offering, he shall bring a female without defect. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And if he brings in a sheep [for] his offering, a female for a sin-offering, he brings in a perfect one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And if he bring in a sheep for his offering, for a sin-offering, a female, a perfect one, he doth bring in,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And if he shall bring a lamb his offering for sin, a blameless female shall he bring.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But if he offer of the flock a victim for his sin, to wit, an ewe without blemish: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But if instead he will offer from the flock a victim for his sin, specifically, an immaculate female sheep:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />If, however, a person brings a lamb as a purification offering, that person shall bring an unblemished female, and<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />If the offering you bring as a sin offering is a sheep, you shall bring a female without blemish.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And if he bring of the lambs for his sin offering, then he shall bring a female without blemish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if he will bring his offering for sin from the lambs, he may bring a female without blemish.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And if he bring a lamb as his offering for a sin-offering, he shall bring it a female without blemish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And if he should offer a lamb for his sin-offering, he shall offer it a female without blemish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/4-32.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=760" 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/4.htm">Laws for Sin Offerings</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>Then he is to remove all the fat, just as it is removed from the peace offering, and the priest is to burn it on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him, and he will be forgiven. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If, however,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇî (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">he brings</a> <a href="/hebrew/3532.htm" title="3532: ke·ḇeś (N-ms) -- A lamb. From an unused root meaning to dominate; a ram.">a lamb</a> <a href="/hebrew/7133.htm" title="7133: qā·rə·bā·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or qurban; from qarab; something brought near the altar, i.e. A sacrificial present."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2403.htm" title="2403: lə·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Or chattacth; from chata'; an offence, and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also an offender.">as a sin offering,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yə·ḇî·’en·nāh (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 3fse) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">he must bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/8549.htm" title="8549: ṯə·mî·māh (Adj-fs) -- Complete, sound. From tamam; entire; also integrity, truth.">an unblemished</a> <a href="/hebrew/5347.htm" title="5347: nə·qê·ḇāh (N-fs) -- A female. From naqab; female.">female.</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>And he is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it as a sin offering at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered.…<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/9-13.htm">Hebrews 9:13-14</a></span><br />For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a></span><br />He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a></span><br />The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">1 Peter 1:18-19</a></span><br />For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-1.htm">Hebrews 10:1-4</a></span><br />For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. / If it could, would not the offerings have ceased? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt the guilt of their sins. / Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-5.htm">Exodus 12:5</a></span><br />Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/28-3.htm">Numbers 28:3-4</a></span><br />And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">1 Corinthians 5:7</a></span><br />Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-6.htm">Revelation 5:6</a></span><br />Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28</a></span><br />This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-27.htm">Hebrews 7:27</a></span><br />Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-21.htm">2 Chronicles 29:21</a></span><br />They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-20.htm">Luke 22:20</a></span><br />In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25</a></span><br />God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-2.htm">1 John 2:2</a></span><br />He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And if he bring a lamb for a sin offering, he shall bring it a female without blemish.</p><p class="hdg">a lamb</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/4-28.htm">Leviticus 4:28</a></b></br> Or if his sin, which he hath sinned, come to his knowledge: then he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for his sin which he hath sinned.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">Leviticus 3:6,7</a></b></br> And if his offering for a sacrifice of peace offering unto the LORD <i>be</i> of the flock; male or female, he shall offer it without blemish… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/5-6.htm">Leviticus 5:6</a></b></br> And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD for his sin which he hath sinned, a female from the flock, a lamb or a kid of the goats, for a sin offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his sin.</p><p class="hdg">without blemish</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/4-28.htm">Leviticus 4:28</a></b></br> Or if his sin, which he hath sinned, come to his knowledge: then he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for his sin which he hath sinned.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/5-27.htm">Ephesians 5:27</a></b></br> That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/9-14.htm">Hebrews 9:14</a></b></br> How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/4-28.htm">Blemish</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-28.htm">Defect</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-28.htm">Female</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-6.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-7.htm">Lamb</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-28.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-28.htm">Oblation</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-30.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-28.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-7.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-29.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-29.htm">Sin-Offering</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/5-15.htm">Blemish</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-6.htm">Defect</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-6.htm">Female</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-12.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-35.htm">Lamb</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-18.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-13.htm">Oblation</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-33.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-6.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-6.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-33.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-33.htm">Sin-Offering</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/4-1.htm">The sin offering of ignorance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/4-3.htm">for the priest</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/4-13.htm">for the congregation</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/4-22.htm">for the ruler</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/4-27.htm">for any of the people</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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The use of a lamb highlights the accessibility of the offering, as lambs were common livestock among the Israelites. This provision allowed individuals of varying economic status to participate in the sacrificial system. The lamb as a sin offering foreshadows Christ, who is referred to as the "Lamb of God" (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>), symbolizing His role in taking away the sins of the world. The offering of a lamb also connects to the Passover lamb, which was a symbol of deliverance and protection (Exodus 12).<p><b>he must bring an unblemished female</b><br>The requirement for the lamb to be unblemished signifies the need for purity and perfection in the sacrifice, reflecting God's holiness. This mirrors the necessity for Christ to be sinless in order to be the perfect sacrifice for humanity's sins (<a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a>). The specification of a female lamb is unique to the sin offering, as other offerings often required a male. This distinction may emphasize the completeness and sufficiency of the offering, as well as the inclusivity of God's provision for atonement. The unblemished nature of the offering underscores the importance of giving God the best, a principle seen throughout the Old Testament sacrificial system.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_offerer.htm">The Offerer</a></b><br>The individual bringing the sin offering, representing any member of the Israelite community who has sinned unintentionally.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_priest.htm">The Priest</a></b><br>The mediator who performs the sacrificial rites, symbolizing the role of intercession between God and the people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lamb.htm">The Lamb</a></b><br>A female lamb without blemish, representing purity and innocence, used as a sin offering to atone for unintentional sins.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The sacred place where the offering is made, symbolizing God's dwelling among His people and the place of atonement.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sin_offering.htm">The Sin Offering</a></b><br>A specific type of sacrifice in the Levitical system designed to atone for unintentional sins and restore the sinner to fellowship with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_atonement.htm">The Necessity of Atonement</a></b><br>The sin offering underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement to restore fellowship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_lamb.htm">Symbolism of the Lamb</a></b><br>The unblemished lamb symbolizes purity and foreshadows Christ, the perfect sacrifice for our sins.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_priest.htm">Role of the Priest</a></b><br>The priest's role as mediator points to Jesus Christ, our High Priest, who intercedes on our behalf.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unintentional_sin.htm">Unintentional Sin</a></b><br>Even unintentional sins require atonement, reminding us of the pervasive nature of sin and the need for vigilance in our spiritual lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_for_forgiveness.htm">God's Provision for Forgiveness</a></b><br>The provision of a sin offering reflects God's grace and desire for reconciliation with His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_imputed_and_imparted_righteousness.htm">Is Jesus considered the Passover Lamb?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_require_a_sin_offering_for_unintentional_acts.htm">In Leviticus 4:2, why would God require a sin offering for an unintentional act if it was done unknowingly?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_animal_sacrifice_needed.htm">Is animal sacrifice necessary? (Leviticus 4:31 vs. Hebrews 10:4)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_leviticus_sacrifices_avoid_health_issues.htm">How feasible is it, historically, that large numbers of animal sacrifices described in Leviticus 4 could be carried out without creating severe public health issues?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) <span class= "bld">And if he bring a lamb.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">a sheep. </span>(See <a href="/leviticus/3-7.htm" title="If he offer a lamb for his offering, then shall he offer it before the LORD.">Leviticus 3:7</a>.) Those who were unable to bring a goat might offer a female sheep as the less valuable animal, provided it was without blemish. Though the ritual is the same as with the goat (see <a href="/context/leviticus/4-29.htm" title="And he shall lay his hand on the head of the sin offering, and slay the sin offering in the place of the burnt offering.">Leviticus 4:29-31</a>), yet the sheep is treated separately, because of the fat tail, which had to be burned. (See <a href="/leviticus/3-12.htm" title="And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before the LORD.">Leviticus 3:12</a>.)<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/4-32.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">If, however,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he brings</span><br /><span class="heb">יָבִ֥יא</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a lamb</span><br /><span class="heb">כֶּ֛בֶשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(ke·ḇeś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3532.htm">Strong's 3532: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lamb</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as a sin offering,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחַטָּ֑את</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2403.htm">Strong's 2403: </a> </span><span class="str2">An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he is to bring</span><br /><span class="heb">יְבִיאֶֽנָּה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḇî·’en·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an unblemished</span><br /><span class="heb">תְמִימָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṯə·mî·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8549.htm">Strong's 8549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Entire, integrity, truth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">female.</span><br /><span class="heb">נְקֵבָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(nə·qê·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5347.htm">Strong's 5347: </a> </span><span class="str2">A female</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/4-32.htm">Leviticus 4:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/4-32.htm">Leviticus 4:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/4-32.htm">Leviticus 4:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/4-32.htm">Leviticus 4:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/4-32.htm">Leviticus 4:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/4-32.htm">Leviticus 4:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/4-32.htm">Leviticus 4:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/4-32.htm">Leviticus 4:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/4-32.htm">Leviticus 4:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/4-32.htm">Leviticus 4:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/4-32.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 4:32 If he brings a lamb as his (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/4-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 4:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 4:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/4-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 4:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 4:33" /></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>