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then pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/kjv/exodus/29.htm">King James Bible</a> And thou shalt take of the blood of the bullock, and put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and pour all the blood beside the bottom of the altar. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/29.htm">New King James Version</a> You shall take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger, and pour all the blood beside the base of the altar. <a href="/nasb_/exodus/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then you shall take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; and you shall pour out all the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/nasb/exodus/29.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220You shall take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; and you shall pour out all the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/nasb77/exodus/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And you shall take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; and you shall pour out all the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/lsb/exodus/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> You shall take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; and you shall pour out all the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/amp/exodus/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And you shall take some of the blood of the bull and with your finger put it on the horns of the altar [of burnt offering], and you shall pour out the remainder of the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/csb/exodus/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Take some of the bull’s blood and apply it to the horns of the altar with your finger; then pour out all the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/hcsb/exodus/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Take some of the bull&#8217s blood and apply it to the horns of the altar with your finger; then pour out all the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/asv/exodus/29.htm">American Standard Version</a> And thou shalt take of the blood of the bullock, and put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger; and thou shalt pour out all the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/cev/exodus/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Use a finger to smear some of its blood on each of the four corners of the altar and pour out the rest of the blood on the ground next to the altar. <a href="/erv/exodus/29.htm">English Revised Version</a> And thou shalt take of the blood of the bullock, and put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger; and thou shalt pour out all the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/gwt/exodus/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Take some of the bull's blood, and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger. Pour the rest of it out at the bottom of the altar. <a href="/gnt/exodus/29.htm">Good News Translation</a> Take some of the bull's blood and with your finger put it on the projections of the altar. Then pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/isv/exodus/29.htm">International Standard Version</a> Take some of the blood of the bull, put it on the horns of the altar with your finger, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/msb/exodus/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; then pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/net/exodus/29.htm">NET Bible</a> and take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; all the rest of the blood you are to pour out at the base of the altar. <a href="/nheb/exodus/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You shall take of the blood of the bull, and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; and you shall pour out all the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/wbt/exodus/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And thou shalt take of the blood of the bullock, and put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and pour all the blood beside the bottom of the altar. <a href="/web/exodus/29.htm">World English Bible</a> You shall take of the blood of the bull, and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; and you shall pour out all the blood at the base of the altar. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and have taken of the blood of the bullock, and have put [it] on the horns of the altar with your finger, and you pour out all the blood at the foundation of the altar; <a href="/ylt/exodus/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and hast taken of the blood of the bullock, and hast put it on the horns of the altar with thy finger, and all the blood thou dost pour out at the foundation of the altar; <a href="/slt/exodus/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And take from the blood of the bullock, and give upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and all the blood thou shalt pour at the foundation of the altar.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And taking some of the blood of the calf, thou shalt put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and the rest of the blood thou shalt pour at the bottom thereof. <a href="/cpdv/exodus/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And taking some of the blood of the calf, you shall place it upon the horns of the altar with your finger, but the remainder of the blood you shall pour next to its base. <a href="/nabre/exodus/29.htm">New American Bible</a> Take some of its blood and with your finger put it on the horns of the altar. All the rest of the blood you shall pour out at the base of the altar. <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and shall take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger, and all the rest of the blood you shall pour out at the base of the altar.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And you shall take some of the blood of the bullock and sprinkle it upon the horns of the altar with your finger and pour all the rest of the blood at the bottom of the altar. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And take of the blood of the bull and sprinkle it on the horns of the altar with your finger and pour out all the blood on the base of the altar.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And thou shalt take of the blood of the bullock, and put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger; and thou shalt pour out all the remaining blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/sep/exodus/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And thou shalt take of the blood of the calf, and put it on the horns of the altar with thy finger, but all the rest of the blood thou shalt pour out at the foot of the altar. <a href="/parallel/exodus/29-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=7419" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/29.htm">The Order of the Sacrifices</a> …11And you shall slaughter the bull before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 12<a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: wə·lā·qaḥ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">Take some</a> <a href="/hebrew/1818.htm" title="1818: mid·dam (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Blood. From damam; blood of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively bloodshed.">of the blood</a> <a href="/hebrew/6499.htm" title="6499: hap·pār (Art:: N-ms) -- Young bull, steer. Or par; from parar; a bullock.">of the bull</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·nā·ṯat·tāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and put</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.">it on</a> <a href="/hebrew/7161.htm" title="7161: qar·nōṯ (N-fpc) -- From qaran; a horn; by implication, a flask, cornet; by resembl. An elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray; figuratively, power.">the horns</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: ham·miz·bê·aḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">of the altar</a> <a href="/hebrew/676.htm" title="676: bə·’eṣ·bā·‘e·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- A finger. From the same as tseba'; something to sieze with, i.e. A finger; by analogy, a toe.">with your finger;</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8210.htm" title="8210: tiš·pōḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To pour out, pour. A primitive root; to spill forth; also to expend; intensively, to sprawl out.">then pour out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">the rest</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.">of the blood</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/3247.htm" title="3247: yə·sō·wḏ (N-msc) -- Foundation, base. From yacad; a foundation.">the base</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: ham·miz·bê·aḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">of the altar.</a> 13Take all the fat that covers the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/leviticus/4-7.htm">Leviticus 4:7</a> The priest must then put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of fragrant incense that is before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting. And he is to pour out the rest of the bull’s blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. <a href="/leviticus/8-15.htm">Leviticus 8:15</a> Moses slaughtered the bull, took some of the blood, and applied it with his finger to all four horns of the altar, purifying the altar. He poured out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar and consecrated it so that atonement could be made on it. <a href="/leviticus/16-18.htm">Leviticus 16:18</a> Then he shall go out to the altar that is before the LORD and make atonement for it. He is to take some of the bull’s blood and some of the goat’s blood and put it on all the horns of the altar. <a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a> According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. <a href="/leviticus/4-18.htm">Leviticus 4:18</a> He is also to put some of the blood on the horns of the altar that is before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting, and he must pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. <a href="/leviticus/4-25.htm">Leviticus 4:25</a> Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/leviticus/4-30.htm">Leviticus 4:30</a> Then the priest is to take some of its blood with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/leviticus/4-34.htm">Leviticus 4:34</a> Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/leviticus/9-9.htm">Leviticus 9:9</a> The sons of Aaron brought the blood to him, and he dipped his finger in the blood and applied it to the horns of the altar. And he poured out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. <a href="/hebrews/9-12.htm">Hebrews 9:12-14</a> He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. / 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! <a href="/leviticus/17-11.htm">Leviticus 17:11</a> For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul. <a href="/hebrews/10-4.htm">Hebrews 10:4</a> because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a> And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. <a href="/revelation/7-14.htm">Revelation 7:14</a> “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. <a href="/hebrews/13-11.htm">Hebrews 13:11-12</a> Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp. / And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And you shall take of the blood of the bullock, and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger, and pour all the blood beside the bottom of the altar.the blood<a href="/leviticus/8-15.htm">Leviticus 8:15</a> And he slew it; and Moses took the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar round about with his finger, and purified the altar, and poured the blood at the bottom of the altar, and sanctified it, to make reconciliation upon it.<a href="/leviticus/9-9.htm">Leviticus 9:9</a> And the sons of Aaron brought the blood unto him: and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the bottom of the altar:<a href="/leviticus/16-14.htm">Leviticus 16:14,18,19</a> And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward; and before the mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times… the horns<a href="/exodus/27-2.htm">Exodus 27:2</a> And thou shalt make the horns of it upon the four corners thereof: his horns shall be of the same: and thou shalt overlay it with brass.<a href="/exodus/30-2.htm">Exodus 30:2</a> A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of the same.<a href="/exodus/38-2.htm">Exodus 38:2</a> And he made the horns thereof on the four corners of it; the horns thereof were of the same: and he overlaid it with brass.pour all<a href="/leviticus/4-7.htm">Leviticus 4:7,18,25,30,34</a> And the priest shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar of sweet incense before the LORD, which is in the tabernacle of the congregation; and shall pour all the blood of the bullock at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation… <a href="/leviticus/5-9.htm">Leviticus 5:9</a> And he shall sprinkle of the blood of the sin offering upon the side of the altar; and the rest of the blood shall be wrung out at the bottom of the altar: it is a sin offering.<a href="/leviticus/9-9.htm">Leviticus 9:9</a> And the sons of Aaron brought the blood unto him: and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the bottom of the altar:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/28-43.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/exodus/26-24.htm">Base</a> <a href="/exodus/24-8.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Bottom</a> <a href="/exodus/29-11.htm">Bull</a> <a href="/exodus/29-11.htm">Bullock</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-18.htm">Bull's</a> <a href="/exodus/24-6.htm">Draining</a> <a href="/exodus/8-19.htm">Finger</a> <a href="/exodus/9-18.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/exodus/27-2.htm">Horns</a> <a href="/exodus/29-11.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Part</a> <a href="/exodus/29-7.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/exodus/28-10.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/exodus/28-10.htm">Rest</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/29-13.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/exodus/30-18.htm">Base</a> <a href="/exodus/29-16.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-7.htm">Bottom</a> <a href="/exodus/29-14.htm">Bull</a> <a href="/exodus/29-14.htm">Bullock</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-5.htm">Bull's</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-25.htm">Draining</a> <a href="/exodus/31-18.htm">Finger</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-18.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/exodus/30-2.htm">Horns</a> <a href="/exodus/29-13.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/exodus/29-26.htm">Part</a> <a href="/exodus/30-9.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-7.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/exodus/31-15.htm">Rest</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 29</div>1. <a href="/exodus/29-1.htm">The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar</a> 38. <a href="/exodus/29-38.htm">The continual burnt offerings</a> 45. <a href="/exodus/29-45.htm">God's promise to dwell among the children of Israel</a> </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 symbolizes life (<a href="/leviticus/17-11.htm">Leviticus 17:11</a>) and is used for atonement. The bull, a valuable animal, signifies the seriousness of sin and the cost of atonement. This act prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood was shed for the remission of sins (<a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a>).and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; The horns of the altar, located at each corner, represent strength and power. Applying blood to the horns signifies the consecration and purification of the altar, making it holy and acceptable for offerings. This act also symbolizes the transfer of sin from the people to the altar, foreshadowing Christ's role as the sin-bearer (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a>).then pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. Pouring the remaining blood at the base of the altar signifies the complete offering of life to God. It represents the total surrender and dedication required in worship. This act of pouring out is echoed in the New Testament, where Paul speaks of being "poured out like a drink offering" (<a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Philippians 2:17</a>), and ultimately in Jesus' sacrifice, where His blood was shed entirely for humanity's redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, who is receiving instructions from God on how to consecrate Aaron and his sons as priests. 2. <a href="/topical/a/aaron_and_his_sons.htm">Aaron and his sons</a> The first priests of Israel, who are being consecrated for their priestly duties. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_altar.htm">The Altar</a> A sacred place where sacrifices are made to God, symbolizing His presence and the atonement for sin. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_bull.htm">The Bull</a> An animal used for the sin offering, representing the atonement for the sins of the priests. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a> The dwelling place of God among His people, where the altar is located.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_blood_in_atonement.htm">The Significance of Blood in Atonement</a> Blood is central to the atonement process, symbolizing life and the seriousness of sin. In the New Covenant, Jesus' blood fulfills this requirement once and for all. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_altar.htm">The Role of the Altar</a> The altar is a place of sacrifice and meeting with God. In our lives, we must have a 'spiritual altar' where we regularly meet with God in prayer and repentance. <a href="/topical/c/consecration_for_service.htm">Consecration for Service</a> Just as Aaron and his sons were set apart for service, believers today are called to be consecrated for God's purposes, living lives that reflect His holiness. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_horns_of_the_altar.htm">Symbolism of the Horns of the Altar</a> The horns represent strength and power. Applying blood to them signifies the power of atonement and the strength found in God's forgiveness. <a href="/topical/t/the_base_of_the_altar.htm">The Base of the Altar</a> Pouring the blood at the base signifies the foundation of our faith, which is built on the sacrificial work of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 29</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_horns_of_the_altar's_role.htm">What are the Horns of the Altar's significance?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_burnt_altar_important.htm">Why is the altar of burnt offering significant?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_worship_in_psalm_43_4.htm">What archaeological evidence, if any, supports the psalmist’s depiction of worship in Psalm 43:4? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_animal_sacrifice_cleanse_literally.htm">In Exodus 29:10-14, how could sacrificing an animal and placing its blood on the altar possibly cleanse or consecrate anyone in a literal or scientific sense?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Thou shalt take of the blood . . . and put it upon the horns of the altar.--It has been already noticed that the virtue of the altar was considered to reside especially in its horns; hence fugitives clung to them (<a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm" title="And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.">1Kings 1:50</a>; <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm" title="Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled to the tabernacle of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.">1Kings 2:28</a>). In all sin offerings it was required (1) That some of the victim's blood should be smeared upon the altar's horns; and (2) That the remainder should be poured at its base (<a href="/leviticus/4-7.htm" title="And the priest shall put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of sweet incense before the LORD, which is in the tabernacle of the congregation; and shall pour all the blood of the bullock at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.">Leviticus 4:7</a>; <a href="/leviticus/4-18.htm" title="And he shall put some of the blood on the horns of the altar which is before the LORD, that is in the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall pour out all the blood at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.">Leviticus 4:18</a>; <a href="/leviticus/4-30.htm" title="And the priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar.">Leviticus 4:30</a>; <a href="/leviticus/4-34.htm" title="And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar:">Leviticus 4:34</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Thou shalt take of the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar. The virtue of the altar was regarded as residing especially in its horns. Here expiation was obtained by the blood - "which is the life " - of the victim being first smeared upon the four horns, and then the remainder poured out at the altar's base. Such was the usual practice with "sin-offerings" (<a href="/leviticus/4-7.htm">Leviticus 4:7</a>) whereof this was to be the first example. <a href="/commentaries/exodus/29-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Take some וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֙ (wə·lā·qaḥ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take of the blood מִדַּ֣ם (mid·dam) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed of the bull הַפָּ֔ר (hap·pār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6499.htm">Strong's 6499: </a> Young bull, steer and put וְנָתַתָּ֛ה (wə·nā·ṯat·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set [it] on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the horns קַרְנֹ֥ת (qar·nōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7161.htm">Strong's 7161: </a> A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power of the altar הַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> An altar with your finger; בְּאֶצְבָּעֶ֑ךָ (bə·’eṣ·bā·‘e·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_676.htm">Strong's 676: </a> Something to sieze with, a finger, a toe then pour out תִּשְׁפֹּ֔ךְ (tiš·pōḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8210.htm">Strong's 8210: </a> To spill forth, to expend, to sprawl out the rest כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every of the blood הַדָּ֣ם (had·dām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed at אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the base יְס֖וֹד (yə·sō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3247.htm">Strong's 3247: </a> Foundation, base of the altar. הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> An altar <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/29-12.htm">Exodus 29:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/29-12.htm">Exodus 29:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/29-12.htm">Exodus 29:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/29-12.htm">Exodus 29:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/29-12.htm">Exodus 29:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/29-12.htm">Exodus 29:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/29-12.htm">Exodus 29:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/29-12.htm">Exodus 29:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/29-12.htm">Exodus 29:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/29-12.htm">Exodus 29:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/29-12.htm">OT Law: Exodus 29:12 You shall take of the blood (Exo. 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