And thou shalt cause a bullock to be brought before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the bullock.
You must bring a young bull in front of the tent of meeting, and Aaron and his sons must place their hands on the bull's head.
God is instructing Moses on how Aaron and his sons should begin the ritual for becoming priests by placing their hands on a sacrificial bull.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the instructions God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai for the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests for the Israelites. In the ancient Israelite culture, bringing a bullock and laying hands on it symbolized the transfer of sins from the priests to the animal, which would then be sacrificed as a sin offering. This ritual was essential for preparing the priests to serve in the tabernacle, emphasizing the holiness required for their role in representing the people before God.
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