King James Version
What Does Leviticus 8:19 Mean?
“And he killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about.”
Context
17
But the bullock, and his hide, his flesh, and his dung, he burnt with fire without the camp; as the LORD commanded Moses.
18
And he brought the ram for the burnt offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram.
19
And he killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about.
20
And he cut the ram into pieces; and Moses burnt the head, and the pieces, and the fat.
21
And he washed the inwards and the legs in water; and Moses burnt the whole ram upon the altar: it was a burnt sacrifice for a sweet savour, and an offering made by fire unto the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(19) **And he killed it.**—That is, Moses himself slaughtered the victim, and not the offerer, as was usually the case. (See Leviticus 8:15.)
**And Moses sprinkled the blood.**—Better, *and Moses cast the blood. *The word here is not the same in the original as in Leviticus 8:15.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Leviticus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Leviticus 8:19 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.