LEVITICUS—NOTE ON Leviticus 1:3 The bull offered in sacrifice must be without blemish. It should have no physical defects (Leviticus 22:22) that would lessen its value and make it unworthy for presenting to the Lord (compare Malachi 1:8). lay his hand. This action probably establishes some relationship between the offerers and animal so that the animal is accepted on their behalf. shall be accepted... to make atonement for him. “Make atonement” seems to involve both expiation (the removal of sin) and propitiation (the appeasement of wrath). The offerings that “make atonement” are the burnt offering, the sin offering (Leviticus 4:26), and the guilt offering (Leviticus 5:16).

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