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So Aaron drew near to the altar, and killed the calf of the sin-offering, which was for himself.
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The Priest's Own Atonement
Commentators highlight that before Aaron could offer sacrifices for the people, he had to first offer one for his own sin. This was a necessary first step to atone for his own guilt, making him fit to serve as a mediator. It powerfully illustrates that under the Old Covenant, even the High Priest was a sinner in need of grace.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
And slew the calf. — As the sacrificer Aaron, like every ordinary offerer, slaughtered the victim himself () on the north…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Aaron therefore went unto the altar Of burnt offering, freely and cheerfully, at the direction and introduction of M…
Presbyterian
These many sacrifices, which were all abolished by the death of Christ, teach us that our best services need washing in his blood, and that the gui…
