Reference

Leviticus 4:14

Atonement Process Day of Atonement (Judgment Phase)Earthly Sanctuary System

“When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation.”

Even the whole bullock shall he carry forth without the camp unto a clean place, where the ashes are poured out, and burn him on the wood with fire: where the ashes are poured out shall he be burnt.

And if the whole congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done somewhat against any of the commandments of the Lord concerning things which should not be done, and are guilty;

When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation.

And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the Lord: and the bullock shall be killed before the Lord.

And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock’s blood to the tabernacle of the congregation:

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Atonement Process

The verse describes a ritual offering for sin but does not explicitly state that this offering results in forgiveness, cleansing, substitution, or reconciliation, which are key components of the "Atonement Process" definition.

Day of Atonement (Judgment Phase)

This verse describes a sin offering for the congregation when a sin is known, which is a regular occurrence and not explicitly linked to the annual Day of Atonement or its unique rituals like the scapegoat. The text does not mention sanctuary cleansing or final judgment.

Earthly Sanctuary System

While the verse mentions a "young bullock for the sin" and bringing it "before the tabernacle," it does not explicitly detail the structure or function of the sanctuary system itself, nor does it elaborate on the role of the priesthood or the broader sacrificial system.

Atonement Process

Related Verses

Leviticus 4:16

“And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock’s blood to the tabernacle of the congregation:”

Leviticus 4:5

“And the priest that is anointed shall take of the bullock’s blood, and bring it to the tabernacle of the congregation:”

Leviticus 4:4

“And he shall bring the bullock unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord; and shall lay his hand upon the bullock’s head, and kill the bullock before the Lord.”

Leviticus 4:21

“And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn him as he burned the first bullock: it is a sin offering for the congregation.”

Leviticus 4:15

“And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the Lord: and the bullock shall be killed before the Lord.”

Thematic Connections

Atonement Process Day of Atonement (Judgment Phase)Earthly Sanctuary System

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