Leviticus 4:30

30 The priest will take some of its blood with his finger, smear it on the horns of the Altar of Whole-Burnt-Offering, and pour the rest at the base of the Altar.

Leviticus 4:30 Meaning and Commentary

Ver. 30-31. And the priest shall take of the blood
So that all the preceding actions, the bringing the offering, the putting the hand upon the head of it, and slaying it, were done by the man that sinned; of this and what follows here and in the next verse ( Leviticus 4:31 ) , (See Gill on Leviticus 4:25) (See Gill on Leviticus 4:26).

Leviticus 4:30 In-Context

28 When he is made aware of his sin, he shall bring a goat, a female without any defect, and offer it for his sin,
29 lay his hand on the head of the Absolution-Offering, and slaughter it at the place of the Whole-Burnt-Offering.
30 The priest will take some of its blood with his finger, smear it on the horns of the Altar of Whole-Burnt-Offering, and pour the rest at the base of the Altar.
31 Finally, he'll take out all the fat, the same as with the Peace-Offerings, and burn it on the Altar for a pleasing fragrance to God. "In this way, the priest makes atonement for him and he's forgiven.
32 "If he brings a lamb for an Absolution-Offering, he shall present a female without any defect,
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