And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.
Aaron must offer his bull as a sin offering for himself, and make atonement for himself and his household.
The writer is explaining that even Aaron, the high priest, must first offer a sacrifice for his own sins and his family's sins before he can serve others.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Day of Atonement ritual described in Leviticus 16, the most sacred day in Israel's religious calendar. Aaron, as high priest, had to perform elaborate ceremonies to atone for the sins of the entire nation, but first he had to deal with his own sin and that of his priestly household. This shows that even the highest religious leader was not exempt from the need for forgiveness and purification before God.
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