Leviticus 4:17
The Scripture
(17) And the priest shall dip his finger in some of the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before the LORD, even before the vail.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Leviticus 4 the priest is instructed to examine and cleanse a man who has broken a minor law, offering a bull and a grain offering to restore his standing. The chapter also details the ritual for a man who has committed a serious sin, requiring the priest to bring a bull, a lamb, and a grain offering, and to sacrifice the bull at the altar. These instructions emphasize the importance of repentance, restoration, and the priest's role in mediating between God and the people.
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