Leviticus 9:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 9:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 9:8 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Aaron therefore went unto the altar, and slew the calf of the sin offering, which was for himself." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 9:8 — KJV
“Aaron therefore went unto the altar, and slew the calf of the sin offering, which was for himself.”
— Leviticus 9:8 (KJV)
Leviticus 9:8 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 9:8
“And they brought seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven he goats, for a sin offering for the kingdom, and for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And he commanded the priests the sons of Aaron to offer them on the altar of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 9:8: aaron, altar, sin
“And he said unto Aaron, Take thee a young calf for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering, without blemish, and offer them before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 9:8: aaron, calf, sin
“And he slew the burnt offering; and Aaron's sons presented unto him the blood, which he sprinkled round about upon the altar.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 9:8: aaron, altar, slew
“He slew also the bullock and the ram for a sacrifice of peace offerings, which was for the people: and Aaron's sons presented unto him the blood, which he sprinkled upon the altar round about,”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 9:8: aaron, altar, slew
“And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 9:8: aaron, sin, offering
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