And thou shalt offer every day a bullock for a sin offering for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it.
Every day you must offer a young bull as a sacrifice for sin to make atonement. You must cleanse the altar when you have made atonement for it, and you must anoint it with oil to make it holy.
God is instructing Moses that daily sacrifices and ritual cleansing of the altar are required to maintain holiness and deal with sin.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God is giving Moses detailed instructions for the consecration of the Tabernacle and the priesthood, as the Israelites were preparing for worship in the wilderness after their deliverance from Egypt. This verse specifically describes the daily sin offering of a bullock to atone for the altar, ensuring it was purified and set apart for God's presence. These rituals highlighted the importance of holiness and separation from sin in the ancient Israelite community under the Old Covenant.
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