And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about.
The person bringing the offering must place his hand on the animal's head and kill it in front of the tent of meeting. Then Aaron's sons (the priests) will sprinkle its blood all around the altar.
This verse describes the ritual process for a peace offering, where the worshiper personally participates by laying hands on the sacrifice before the priests handle the blood ceremony.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction was given to Moses on Mount Sinai as part of the detailed sacrificial system for the Israelites. The tabernacle (tent of meeting) was the portable worship center during Israel's wilderness wanderings, and Aaron's sons served as the ordained priests. The peace offering was a voluntary sacrifice expressing gratitude, fulfilling a vow, or seeking fellowship with God.
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