And unto the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, Take ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering; and a calf and a lamb, both of the first year, without blemish, for a burnt offering;
And tell the people of Israel: 'Bring a young goat as a sin offering, and also bring a young calf and a lamb—both must be less than a year old and perfect, with no flaws—for a burnt offering.'
God is instructing Moses to tell the Israelites to bring specific, perfect animals as sacrifices to make things right with Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during the consecration ceremony for Aaron and his sons as Israel's first priests. After Moses had spent seven days preparing them for service, this was the eighth day when they would begin their official priestly duties. The sacrificial system was being formally established as the way God's people could approach Him and deal with their sin.
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