LEVITICUS 4

LAWS FOR SIN OFFERINGS  

God gives Moses instructions to share with the Israelites regarding sin offerings. These sacrifices are meant to cover unintentional sin, when someone breaks God’s law without realizing it.

The type of offering depends on who sinned. If the high priest or the whole community sins, a bull must be offered and the blood is brought into the sanctuary. If a leader sins, he must bring a male goat. If an individual sins, they must bring a female goat or lamb.

In each case, the priest dips his finger in the blood and sprinkles it before the Lord to make atonement.