Leviticus · Chapter 4 King James Version

Leviticus 4:2

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The Scripture

(2) Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:
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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