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and he shall lay his hand on the head of it, and kill it before the tent of meeting; and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood of it on the altar round about.
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A Personal Identification
Commentators explain that when the worshiper laid a hand on the animal's head, it was a deeply personal act. This gesture symbolized the transfer of the person's identity to the sacrifice, which would then be offered in their place. The repetition of this command for every type of peace offering highlights its central importance.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
And if his offering be a goat. —The directions about the goat as a peace offering are the same as those about an ox. No m…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it His right hand, according to the Targum of Jonathan, as before; the sa…
Presbyterian
Here is a law that they should eat neither fat nor blood. As for the fat, it means the fat of the internal parts, the suet. The blood was forbidden…
