Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Moses inquired about the goat of the sin offering and found that it had been burned up, he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s remaining sons, and asked, New Living Translation Moses then asked them what had happened to the goat of the sin offering. When he discovered it had been burned up, he became very angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s remaining sons. English Standard Version Now Moses diligently inquired about the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it was burned up! And he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the surviving sons of Aaron, saying, Berean Standard Bible Later, Moses searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it had been burned up. He was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s remaining sons, and asked, Berean Literal Bible And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it had been burned up. And he was angry with Eleazar and with Ithamar, the sons of Aaron, the ones remaining, saying, King James Bible And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burnt: and he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron which were left alive, saying, New King James Version Then Moses made careful inquiry about the goat of the sin offering, and there it was—burned up. And he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron who were left, saying, New American Standard Bible But Moses searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it had been burned! So he was angry with Aaron’s surviving sons Eleazar and Ithamar, saying, NASB 1995 But Moses searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it had been burned up! So he was angry with Aaron’s surviving sons Eleazar and Ithamar, saying, NASB 1977 But Moses searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it had been burned up! So he was angry with Aaron’s surviving sons Eleazar and Ithamar, saying, Legacy Standard Bible But Moses searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it had been burned up! So he was angry with Aaron’s remaining sons Eleazar and Ithamar, saying, Amplified Bible But Moses diligently tried to find the goat [that had been offered] as the sin offering, and discovered that it had been burned up [as waste, not eaten]! So he was angry with Aaron’s surviving sons Eleazar and Ithamar, saying, Berean Annotated Bible Later, Moses (drawn out) searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it had been burned up. He was angry with Eleazar (God has helped) and Ithamar (coast of palms), Aaron’s (light bringer) remaining sons, and asked, Christian Standard Bible Then Moses inquired carefully about the male goat of the sin offering, but it had already been burned up. He was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s surviving sons, and asked, Holman Christian Standard Bible Later, Moses inquired about the male goat of the sin offering, but it had already been burned up. He was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s surviving sons, and asked, “ American Standard Version And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin-offering, and, behold, it was burnt: and he was angry with Eleazar and with Ithamar, the sons of Aaron that were left, saying, Contemporary English Version When Moses asked around and learned that the ram for the sin sacrifice had already been burned on the altar, he became angry with Eleazar and Ithamar and said, English Revised Version And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burnt: and he was angry with Eleazar and with Ithamar, the sons of Aaron that were left, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses tried to find out what had happened to the male goat that was supposed to be the offering for sin. To his surprise, it had already been burned. So he became angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's surviving sons. Good News Translation Moses asked about the goat for the sin offering and learned that it had already been burned. This made him angry at Eleazar and Ithamar, and he demanded, International Standard Version Now Moses diligently sought for the goat that had been offered as a sin offering, but it had already been incinerated, so he was angry with Aaron's sons who remained. He asked Eleazar and Ithamar, NET Bible Later Moses sought diligently for the sin offering male goat, but it had actually been burnt. So he became angry at Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's remaining sons, saying, New Heart English Bible Moses diligently inquired about the goat of the sin offering, and, look, it was burned: and he was angry with Eleazar and with Ithamar, the sons of Aaron who were left, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin-offering, and behold, it was burnt: and he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron who were left alive, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLater, Moses searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it had been burned up. He was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s remaining sons, and asked, World English Bible Moses diligently inquired about the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burned. He was angry with Eleazar and with Ithamar, the sons of Aaron who were left, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses has diligently sought the goat of the sin-offering, and behold, it is burned, and he is angry against Eleazar and against Ithamar, sons of Aaron, who are left, saying, Berean Literal Bible And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it had been burned up. And he was angry with Eleazar and with Ithamar, the sons of Aaron, the ones remaining, saying, Young's Literal Translation And the goat of the sin-offering hath Moses diligently sought, and lo, it is burnt, and he is wroth against Eleazar, and against Ithamar, sons of Aaron, who are left, saying, Smith's Literal Translation And the he goat of the sin, seeking, Moses sought, and behold, it was burnt: and he will be angry with Eleazar and with Ithamar, Aaron's sons, being left, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhile these things were a doing, when Moses sought for the buck goat, that had been offered for sin, he found it burnt: and being angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron that were left, he said: Catholic Public Domain Version Meanwhile, when Moses was searching for the he-goat, which had been offered for sin, he discovered it burned up. And being angry against Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron who were remaining, he said: New American Bible Moses inquired closely about the goat of the purification offering and discovered that it had all been burned. So he was angry with the surviving sons of Aaron, Eleazar and Ithamar, and said, New Revised Standard Version Then Moses made inquiry about the goat of the sin offering, and—it had already been burned! He was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s remaining sons, and said, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burned; and he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron that were left, and he said to them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe was looking for the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it was burned, and he was angry with Eliazer and with Ithamar, the sons of Ahron that were left to him, and he said to them, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses diligently inquired for the goat of the sin-offering, and, behold, it was burnt; and he was angry with Eleazar and with Ithamar, the sons of Aaron that were left, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin-offering, but it had been consumed by fire; and Moses was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar the sons of Aaron that were left, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Restrictions for Priests…15They are to bring the thigh of the contribution and the breast of the wave offering, together with the fat portions of the offerings made by fire, to wave as a wave offering before the LORD. It will belong permanently to you and your children, as the LORD has commanded.” 16Later, Moses searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it had been burned up. He was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s remaining sons, and asked, 17“Why didn’t you eat the sin offering in the holy place? For it is most holy; it was given to you to take away the guilt of the congregation by making atonement for them before the LORD.… Cross References Later, Moses searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering, Leviticus 4:23-26 When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished male goat as his offering. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the goat and slaughter it at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered before the LORD. It is a sin offering. / Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. … Leviticus 9:15 Aaron then presented the people’s offering. He took the male goat for the people’s sin offering, slaughtered it, and offered it for sin like the first one. Numbers 15:24-25 and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. / The priest is to make atonement for the whole congregation of Israel, so that they may be forgiven; for the sin was unintentional and they have brought to the LORD a food offering and a sin offering, presented before the LORD for their unintentional sin. and behold, it had been burned up. Leviticus 6:30 But no sin offering may be eaten if its blood has been brought into the Tent of Meeting to make atonement in the Holy Place; it must be burned. Leviticus 16:27 The bull for the sin offering and the goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought into the Most Holy Place to make atonement, must be taken outside the camp; and their hides, flesh, and dung must be burned up. Hebrews 13:11 Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp. He was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s remaining sons, Numbers 3:4 Nadab and Abihu, however, died in the presence of the LORD when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD in the Wilderness of Sinai. And since they had no sons, only Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron. 1 Chronicles 24:2 But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. Numbers 26:61 but Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD. and asked, Leviticus 6:26 The priest who offers it shall eat it; it must be eaten in a holy place, in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. Leviticus 7:6 Every male among the priests may eat of it. It must be eaten in a holy place; it is most holy. Numbers 18:9-10 A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons. / You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy. Exodus 29:33 They must eat those things by which atonement was made for their ordination and consecration. But no outsider may eat them, because these things are sacred. Hebrews 13:10-11 We have an altar from which those who serve at the tabernacle have no right to eat. / Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp. Numbers 18:8 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. 1 Corinthians 9:13 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? Treasury of Scripture And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burnt: and he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron which were left alive, saying, the goat Leviticus 6:26,30 The priest that offereth it for sin shall eat it: in the holy place shall it be eaten, in the court of the tabernacle of the congregation… Leviticus 9:3,15 And unto the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, Take ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering; and a calf and a lamb, both of the first year, without blemish, for a burnt offering; … angry Exodus 32:19-22 And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses' anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount… Numbers 12:3 (Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.) Matthew 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Jump to Previous Aaron Aaron's Alive Angry Burned Burnt Carefully Diligently Eleazar Elea'zar Found Goat Inquired Ithamar Ith'amar Moses Offering Remaining Searched Sin Sin-Offering Sought Surviving WrothJump to Next Aaron Aaron's Alive Angry Burned Burnt Carefully Diligently Eleazar Elea'zar Found Goat Inquired Ithamar Ith'amar Moses Offering Remaining Searched Sin Sin-Offering Sought Surviving WrothLeviticus 10 1. Aadab and Abihu, for offering strange fire, are burnt by fire6. Aaron and his sons are forbidden to mourn for them 8. The priests are forbidden wine when they are to go into the tabernacle 12. The law of eating the holy things 16. Aaron's excuse for transgressing thereof Later, Moses searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering Moses, as the leader and mediator between God and the Israelites, was responsible for ensuring that the sacrificial laws were followed precisely. The sin offering was a critical component of the sacrificial system, designed to atone for unintentional sins and maintain the holiness of the community. The goat, as a sin offering, was to be eaten by the priests in a holy place, symbolizing the bearing of the people's sins. This search indicates Moses' diligence in upholding God's commands, reflecting the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. and behold, it had been burned up He was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s remaining sons and asked Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who is responsible for ensuring that God's commandments are followed. In this passage, he is checking on the fulfillment of the sacrificial duties. 2. Eleazar and Ithamar The surviving sons of Aaron, who are serving as priests after the death of their brothers, Nadab and Abihu. They are responsible for carrying out the priestly duties, including the handling of the sin offering. 3. Sin Offering A specific type of sacrifice commanded by God for atonement of sins. It is a critical part of the Levitical sacrificial system, symbolizing purification and reconciliation with God. 4. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites. It is the central place of worship and sacrifice during the wilderness period. 5. Wilderness The setting where the Israelites are journeying after their exodus from Egypt. It is a place of testing, instruction, and revelation from God. Teaching Points Holiness in ServiceThe passage underscores the importance of holiness and obedience in serving God. Priests were required to follow God's instructions precisely, reflecting the seriousness of their role. Accountability in Leadership Moses' inquiry into the handling of the sin offering highlights the need for accountability among leaders. Spiritual leaders must ensure that God's commands are followed faithfully. The Seriousness of Sin The sin offering represents the gravity of sin and the need for atonement. It reminds believers of the cost of sin and the necessity of seeking God's forgiveness. God's Provision for Atonement The sacrificial system, though temporary, points to God's provision for dealing with sin. It foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who provides eternal atonement. Faithfulness in Worship The passage calls believers to be faithful in their worship practices, ensuring that they align with God's instructions and honor His holiness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 10:16?2. Why was Moses angry with Eleazar and Ithamar in Leviticus 10:16? 3. How does Leviticus 10:16 emphasize the importance of following God's commands precisely? 4. What does Leviticus 10:16 teach about accountability in spiritual leadership? 5. How can we apply the lesson of obedience from Leviticus 10:16 today? 6. How does Leviticus 10:16 connect to the broader theme of holiness in Leviticus? 7. Why did Moses inquire about the goat of the sin offering in Leviticus 10:16? 8. What does Leviticus 10:16 reveal about the importance of following God's commands precisely? 9. How does Leviticus 10:16 reflect on the role of priests in ancient Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 10? 11. Who was Eleazar in the Bible? 12. Who was the high priest in the Bible? 13. Why did some listeners accuse Jesus of blasphemy in John 10:31-36 if he never explicitly claimed to be God by name? 14. Who were Nadab and Abihu in the Bible? What Does Leviticus 10:16 Mean Later- The word reminds us we are still on the same intense day that began with the death of Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:1-3). - In spite of grief, the priesthood’s work had to continue; obedience to God could not pause (Leviticus 9:23-24; Exodus 40:16). - The setting underscores how seriously the Lord treats worship that aligns with His revealed pattern (Hebrews 12:28-29). “Moses searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering” - Moses functioned as overseer of the sanctuary, ensuring every command was followed “just as the LORD had commanded” (Leviticus 8:36; 10:13). - The “goat of the sin offering” was the people’s sacrifice for that day (Leviticus 9:15). - According to Leviticus 6:25-26, the priests were to eat the flesh of such an offering in a holy place, symbolically bearing the people’s guilt before God. - By personally investigating, Moses models godly leadership that verifies rather than assumes obedience (1 Timothy 4:16). “and behold, it had been burned up” - Instead of being eaten, the goat was completely consumed by fire. - Full burning was only prescribed when the blood was brought inside the Most Holy Place (Leviticus 6:30; 16:27), which had not happened here. - The unexpected sight revealed a deviation from God’s instructions and risked profaning what was holy (Leviticus 6:25-29). “He was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s remaining sons” - Moses’ anger reflects his zeal for God’s holiness, similar to his response to Israel’s sin with the golden calf (Exodus 32:19) and later to Israel’s disobedience in war (Numbers 31:14). - Eleazar and Ithamar had just witnessed their brothers’ deaths for unauthorized fire; stricter accountability now rested on them (James 3:1). - Moses’ anger is not personal irritation but covenantal concern: deviation from God’s word endangers the whole nation (Leviticus 10:6-7). “and asked” - Leviticus 10:17-18 records Moses’ question: “Why did you not eat the sin offering in a holy place? For it is most holy…”. - Questioning allowed the priests to explain their choice rather than be condemned without testimony (Proverbs 18:13). - Aaron’s answer (Leviticus 10:19) shows they feared eating while ritually distressed by their sons’ deaths, lest they eat unworthily; Moses accepted this explanation (Leviticus 10:20), highlighting mercy within law when hearts seek to honor God. summary Leviticus 10:16 captures a critical checkpoint in Israel’s early worship life. Moses, guarding the sanctity of the priesthood, discovers that Eleazar and Ithamar have burned—rather than eaten—the people’s sin-offering goat. His anger springs from zeal for exact obedience, yet his ensuing dialogue with Aaron balances justice with compassion. The verse teaches that God’s detailed commands matter, leaders must lovingly ensure compliance, and honest fear of God can temper strict ritual requirements without compromising holiness. (16) And Moses diligently sought the goat.--That is, the flesh of the goat of the sin offering which was offered by the nation on the eighth day. (See Leviticus 9:15.)And, behold, it was burnt.--Being overwhelmed with grief at the loss of their brothers, Eleazar and Ithamar could not eat, and as none but priests were allowed to partake of the flesh of the sin offering, they burnt it on the altar, to prevent its corruption. They did this all the more readily since the flesh of Aaron's sin offering was just before burnt without the camp. (See Leviticus 9:11.) And he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar.--As it was Aaron's duty quite as much as his two sons to eat of the flesh, Moses probably omitted to mention his name, because he wished to spare the honour of the pontiff in the sight of the people. Hebrew Later,וְאֵ֣ת ׀ (wə·’êṯ) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Moses מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver searched דָּרֹ֥שׁ (dā·rōš) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship carefully דָּרַ֛שׁ (dā·raš) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship for the goat שְׂעִ֣יר (śə·‘îr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8163: Shaggy, a he-goat, a faun of the sin offering, הַֽחַטָּ֗את (ha·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender and behold, וְהִנֵּ֣ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! it had been burned up. שֹׂרָ֑ף (śō·rāp̄) Verb - Pual - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8313: To be, on fire He was angry וַ֠יִּקְצֹף (way·yiq·ṣōp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7107: To crack off, burst out in rage with עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Eleazar אֶלְעָזָ֤ר (’el·‘ā·zār) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 499: Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites and Ithamar, אִֽיתָמָר֙ (’î·ṯā·mār) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 385: Ithamar -- 'land of palms', a son of Aaron Aaron’s אַהֲרֹ֔ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses surviving הַנּוֹתָרִ֖ם (han·nō·w·ṯā·rim) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3498: To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve sons, בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son and asked, לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Leviticus 10:16 NIVLeviticus 10:16 NLT Leviticus 10:16 ESV Leviticus 10:16 NASB Leviticus 10:16 KJV Leviticus 10:16 BibleApps.com Leviticus 10:16 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 10:16 Chinese Bible Leviticus 10:16 French Bible Leviticus 10:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 10:16 Moses diligently inquired about the goat (Le Lv Lev.) |
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