And he brought the bullock for the sin offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the bullock for the sin offering.
Then Moses brought the bull that was to be sacrificed for sin. Aaron and his sons placed their hands on the bull's head for the sin offering.
This verse describes Moses bringing a bull to be sacrificed, with Aaron and his sons placing their hands on it as part of the ritual for dealing with sin.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God was giving detailed instructions to Moses for the establishment of the priesthood among the Israelites, who were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically describes a key moment in the ordination ceremony of Aaron and his sons as priests, where they presented a sin offering to atone for their own sins before they could serve. The ritual of laying hands on the animal symbolized the transfer of guilt, emphasizing the importance of purity in Israel's worship system.
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