Leviticus 5:9 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The bird's blood is applied to the altar—some sprinkled on the side, the rest at the base.
The Context of Leviticus 5:9
How blood is applied in bird sin offerings.
What Does Leviticus 5:9 Mean?
Blood is the essential element of the sacrifice. Some of the bird's blood is sprinkled on the side of the altar, where the daily offerings are made, while the remainder is wrung out at the bottom of the altar. This distribution of blood across the altar emphasizes the offering's comprehensive effect.
The blood marks the transition from guilt to cleansing. By applying blood throughout the altar, the ritual connects the guilty person to the place where atonement occurs. The blood itself performs the work of covering and restoration.
Leviticus 5:9 in the Original Language
דָּם (dam), 'blood' — life force released through the animal's death, mediating between the guilty and the holy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 5:9
What does Leviticus 5:9 mean?
The bird's blood is applied to the altar—some sprinkled on the side, the rest at the base.
What is the context of Leviticus 5:9?
How blood is applied in bird sin offerings.