Leviticus 17:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 17:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 17:6 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 17:6 — KJV
“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 unto the LORD.”
— Leviticus 17:6 (KJV)
Leviticus 17:6 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 17:6
“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.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:6: priest, blood, altar
“But the firstling of a cow, or the firstling of a sheep, or the firstling of a goat, thou shalt not redeem; they are holy: thou shalt sprinkle their blood upon the altar, and shalt burn their fat for an offering made by fire, for a sweet savour unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:6: sprinkle, blood, altar
“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 upon the altar that is by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:6: priest, sprinkle, blood
“And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's sons the priests shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:6: priest, sprinkle, blood
“And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat is the LORD'S.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:6: priest, altar, lord
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