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You shall take of the blood of the bull, and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; and you shall pour out all the blood at the base of the altar.
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The Power of the Horns
Commentators explain that the blood was applied to the horns of the altar because they were considered the place of the altar's greatest power and virtue. As places where fugitives sought refuge, the blood-smeared horns symbolized that safety and atonement are found where the sacrifice is made.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The consecration of the priests. See the notes to Leviticus 8–9.
Exodus 29:4: Door of the tabernacle - Entrance of the te…
19th Century
Anglican
You shall take of the blood ... and put it upon the horns of the altar. — It has been already noticed that the virtue of …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall take the blood of the bullock Being slain, and its blood received into a basin:
and…
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