Leviticus 16:14 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Aaron sprinkles the bullock's blood on the mercy seat and then seven times before it, completing his personal atonement.
The Context of Leviticus 16:14
The sprinkling of blood for the high priest's atonement.
What Does Leviticus 16:14 Mean?
The blood of Aaron's bullock is brought into the Most Holy Place and sprinkled on and before the mercy seat. The number seven (representing perfection or completion) indicates that this sprinkling is thorough and complete, covering every aspect of the high priest's need for atonement.
This act before the mercy seat—the very place where God's glory rests—demonstrates that blood is the means by which even the holiest person may stand in God's presence and be made acceptable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 16:14
What does Leviticus 16:14 mean?
Aaron sprinkles the bullock's blood on the mercy seat and then seven times before it, completing his personal atonement.
What is the context of Leviticus 16:14?
The sprinkling of blood for the high priest's atonement.