KJV ORIGINAL
Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is how Aaron must enter the holy place: he must bring a young bull as a sin offering and a ram as a burnt offering.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving Aaron specific instructions on what sacrifices he must bring before entering the most sacred area of the tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions for the Day of Atonement, the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar when the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to make atonement for the sins of all Israel. Aaron, as the first high priest, needed to follow these precise requirements to approach God's presence safely, as the Holy of Holies was considered so sacred that entering improperly could result in death.
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