5. he shall kill the bullock--The animal should be killed by the
offerer, not by the priest, for it was not his duty in case of
voluntary sacrifices; in later times, however, the office was generally
performed by Levites.
before the Lord--on the spot where the hands had been laid upon
the animal's head, on the north side of the altar.
sprinkle the blood--This was to be done by the priests. The
blood being considered the life, the effusion of it was the essential
part of the sacrifice; and the sprinkling of it--the application of the
atonement--made the person and services of the offerer acceptable to
God. The skin having been stripped off, and the carcass cut up, the
various pieces were disposed on the altar in the manner best calculated
to facilitate their being consumed by the fire.
JFB.
Outline
The Tabernacle of Moses
The ancient Tabernacle of Moses illustration with the curtain fence, the bronze laver, the bronze altar, the holy place, and the badger skin covering. (Click to Enlarge)
Painted sketch of ancient writing instruments
Important Topics for Bible Study
Quick Reference Map
Map of the Possible Route of the
Exodus
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Ancient Customs
Ancient People
Geography
the wilderness
the mount of God
Quick Reference Maps
Map of the Red Sea and Egypt
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The Old Testament
Exodus Resources
Moses
and the Exodus
The Giving of the Law
The
Tabernacle
The Wilderness Wanderings