Leviticus 16:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that is for the people, and bring his blood within the vail, and do with that blood as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it upon the mercy seat, and before the mercy seat:”
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Read Full Chapter →Aaron kills the goat selected for the people's sin offering and sprinkles its blood on the mercy seat just as he did with his own sacrifice.
The Context of Leviticus 16:15
The sacrifice and bloodwork for the people's sin offering.
What Does Leviticus 16:15 Mean?
Now Aaron kills the goat chosen by lot for the people's atonement. He brings its blood into the Most Holy Place and performs the same sprinkling pattern—on the mercy seat and before it seven times—making atonement for all Israel.
The identical ritual for both his own and the people's blood signifies that God's justice demands the same sacrifice regardless of whether the priest or the people seek forgiveness. All require blood atonement to be restored to God.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 16:15
What does Leviticus 16:15 mean?
Aaron kills the goat selected for the people's sin offering and sprinkles its blood on the mercy seat just as he did with his own sacrifice.
What is the context of Leviticus 16:15?
The sacrifice and bloodwork for the people's sin offering.