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Leviticus 16:27

And the bullock for the sin offering, and the goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought in to make atonement in the holy place, shall one carry forth without the camp; and they shall burn in the fire their skins, and their flesh, and their dung.

Leviticus 16:27 · King James Version

Meaning

In this verse, the instructions regarding sin offerings are outlined in detail. The bullock and the goat designated for the sin offering were to be taken outside the camp and burned completely. This act symbolized the removal of sin from the congregation. The shedding of blood during the sin offering was seen as a way to atone for the sins of the people, making reconciliation possible between them and God. The burning of the skins, flesh, and dung signified the complete destruction of the sin and the separation from it. By carrying out these rituals outside the camp, the impurity of sin was removed from the people and the camp was kept pure and holy. This verse highlights the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement in order to maintain a close relationship with God.

Theological Overview

In this verse, the act of carrying the bullock and goat for the sin offering outside the camp to burn their skins, flesh, and dung signifies the removal of sin from the community. The ritual of separating the sin offerings from the people and burning them symbolizes the complete removal of sin and impurity from the camp. The blood of the animals was used to make atonement for the sins of the people, further highlighting the importance of the sacrifice and the need for purification. This act serves as a representation of the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus would make for the sins of the world, providing a way for forgiveness and redemption for all who believe. The process of removing the sin offerings outside the camp also serves as a foreshadowing of Jesus being crucified outside the city of Jerusalem, fulfilling the prophecy and showing the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of all humanity.

Leviticus 16:27 in other translations

American Standard Version

And the bullock of the sin-offering, and the goat of the sin-offering, whose blood was brought in to make atonement in the holy place, shall be carried forth without the camp; and they shall burn in the fire their skins, and their flesh, and their dung.

World English Bible

The bull for the sin offering, and the goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought in to make atonement in the Holy Place, shall be carried outside the camp; and they shall burn their skins, their flesh, and their dung with fire.

Douay-Rheims

But the calf and the buck goat, that were sacrificed for sin, and whose blood was carried into the sanctuary, to accomplish the atonement, they shall carry forth without the camp, and shall burn with fire: their skins and their flesh, and their dung.

Geneva Bible (1599)

Also the bullocke for the sinne offring, and the goate for the sinne offring (whose blood was brought to make a reconciliation in the Holy place) shall one carie out without the hoste to be burnt in the fire, with their skinnes, and with their flesh, and with their doung.