17 And the priest shall dip his finger in some of the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord, even before the vail.
17 He shall dip his finger into the blood and sprinkle it before the Lord seven times in front of the curtain.
17 and the priest shall dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord in front of the veil.
17 dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle some of it seven times before God in front of the curtain.
17 Then the priest shall dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord, in front of the veil.
17 dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord in front of the inner curtain.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 4:17
Commentary on Leviticus 4:13-21
(Read Leviticus 4:13-21)
If the leaders of the people, through mistake, caused them to err, an offering must be brought, that wrath might not come upon the whole congregation. When sacrifices were offered, the persons, on whose behalf they were devoted, were to lay their hands on the heads of the victims, and to confess their sins. The elders were to do so, when the sacrifices were offered for the whole congregation. The load of sin was supposed then to be borne by the guiltless animal. When the offering is completed, it is said, atonement is made, and the sin shall be forgiven. The saving of churches and kingdoms from ruin, is owing to the satisfaction and mediation of Christ.