If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering.
If the anointed priest sins in a way that brings guilt on the people, then he must bring a young bull without any defects to the LORD as a sin offering for the wrong he has done.
This verse teaches that even the high priest must make a sacrifice when he sins, because his wrongdoing affects the whole community.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the high priest, who was anointed with holy oil and served as the spiritual leader of Israel. When the high priest sinned, it was considered especially serious because his role made him a representative of the people before God. The sacrificial system required specific animals for different types of sins, with the high priest's sin requiring the most valuable offering - a perfect young bull.
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