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and the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle of the blood seven times before Yahweh, before the veil of the sanctuary.
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The Significance of Seven
Commentators explain that the number seven in the Bible consistently represents perfection and completion. By sprinkling the blood seven times, the priest signified a complete and finished work of atonement. This act foreshadows the perfect and total cleansing from sin that is available through the blood of Christ.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Before the veil of the sanctuary - This is generally understood to mean the floor of the holy place in front of the veil.
19th Century
Anglican
And the priest shall dip his finger. —The different treatment of the blood is here to be noticed. While in the case of the other sacrifice…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the priest shall dip his finger in the blood The finger of his right hand, as Gersom observes, and so Maimonides…
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