And the bullock for the sin offering, and the goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought in to make atonement in the holy place, shall one carry forth without the camp; and they shall burn in the fire their skins, and their flesh, and their dung.
The bull and goat that were sacrificed for sin, whose blood was brought into the holy place to make things right with God, must be carried outside the camp. There they must burn completely in the fire - their hides, their meat, and their waste.
This verse describes how the sacrificial animals used on the Day of Atonement had to be completely burned outside the camp after their blood was used to cleanse sin.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of ancient Israel, God gave detailed instructions through Moses for the Day of Atonement, an annual ritual to atone for the sins of the people and cleanse the tabernacle. The high priest would use the blood of a bullock and a goat in the holy place for this purpose, symbolizing the removal of impurity from the community. After the ceremony, the remains of these animals were to be burned outside the camp to prevent defilement and emphasize the separation of sin from God's presence.
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