Leviticus 16:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD’s lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Aaron must take the goat that was chosen by the LORD's lot and offer it as a sacrifice for sin.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes Aaron taking the goat that God selected through casting lots and sacrificing it to pay for the people's sins.

📚 Historical Context

In the ancient Israelite community, God established the Day of Atonement as an annual ritual where the high priest, Aaron, would perform sacrifices to atone for the sins of the people and restore their relationship with God. This involved casting lots between two goats, with the one selected for the Lord being offered as a sin offering in the tabernacle. This practice highlighted God's holiness and the need for blood atonement to cover human impurity and rebellion.

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