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Book of Leviticus - Chapter 16 - Verse 27

16:27
And the bullock for the sin offering, and the goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought in to make atonement in the holy place, shall one carry forth without the camp; and they shall burn in the fire their skins, and their flesh, and their dung.

Meaning

In this verse, the instructions regarding sin offerings are outlined in detail. The bullock and the goat designated for the sin offering were to be taken outside the camp and burned completely. This act symbolized the removal of sin from the congregation. The shedding of blood during the sin offering was seen as a way to atone for the sins of the people, making reconciliation possible between them and God. The burning of the skins, flesh, and dung signified the complete destruction of the sin and the separation from it. By carrying out these rituals outside the camp, the impurity of sin was removed from the people and the camp was kept pure and holy. This verse highlights the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement in order to maintain a close relationship with God.

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