Leviticus 16:15

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«ثُمَّ يَذْبَحُ هَارُونُ تَيْسَ ذَبِيحَةِ الخَطِيَّةِ عَنِ الشَّعْبِ. وَيُحضِرُ دَمَهُ إلَى خَلفِ السِّتَارَةِ الدَّاخِلِيِّةِ. وَيَعْمَلُ بِدَمِهِ مَا عَمِلَهُ بِدَمِ الثَّورِ، فَيَرُشُّهُ عَلَى الغِطَاءِ مِنَ الجِهَةِ الأمَامِيَّةِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Leviticus describes a priest's action during a ritual. The priest kills a goat for the sins of the people and brings its blood into the inner sanctuary, the Holy of Holies, to sprinkle it on the mercy seat, similar to what was done with the bull's blood.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special toy that helps clean up all the messes you made. In this story, the priest has a special goat that helps clean up all the sins the people made. He takes the goat's blood into a very special room and uses it to clean an even more special spot, like washing a really dirty toy to make it shiny again.

Historical Background

The book of Leviticus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE, detailing laws and rituals for the Israelites. This verse is part of the annual Day of Atonement ritual, where the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to make atonement for the sins of the people.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of acknowledging and making amends for our mistakes. Just as the high priest brought the blood of the goat to cleanse the sanctuary, we can seek forgiveness and work towards making things right in our relationships and communities.

Topics

• atonement
• sacrifice
• forgiveness
• ritual
• priesthood
• mercy

Related Verses

• Hebrews 9:7
• Hebrews 9:12
• Exodus 25:17-22
• Leviticus 16:14
• Numbers 19:2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the mercy seat?

The mercy seat, or the cover of the ark of the covenant, was the place where God's presence was manifested. Sprinkling the blood of the goat on it symbolized the forgiveness of sins.

Who performed the ritual described in Leviticus 16:15?

The high priest performed this ritual, which was part of the annual Day of Atonement, to make atonement for the sins of the Israelites.

Why was the goat's blood brought into the Holy of Holies?

The goat's blood was brought into the Holy of Holies to cleanse the sanctuary and the people from their sins, symbolizing forgiveness and purification.

How does this relate to Jesus' sacrifice?

In the New Testament, Jesus is seen as the ultimate sacrifice, whose blood cleanses believers from all sins. His sacrifice replaces the need for the ritual described in Leviticus.