The Whole Counsel of God Leviticus 8:14-36
Oct 21, 2025
Fr. Stephen De Young dives deep into the fascinating world of Leviticus 8. He clarifies the role of the sin offering and challenges translations about atonement and blood purification. Discover how blood symbolizes life and counters sin's residue. The discussion also covers the importance of purifying tabernacle items from Egypt and the details of the burnt offering ritual. Delve into the symbolic cleansing of priests through blood application and the significance of their communal meal during consecration. A thought-provoking exploration of ancient practices!
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Hands Mark A Shared Offering
- Fr. Stephen argues the three laying-on-of-hands designates a shared offering, not transfer of sins onto the bull.
- The math and ritual language make substitutional atonement unlikely in these passages.
Atonement Means Purify, Not Just Forgive
- The Hebrew root for atonement (kpr) literally means to smear, wipe, or cover and implies purification.
- Fr. Stephen emphasizes context-driven word study instead of reading preconceived theological ideas into translations.
Let Usage Define Theological Terms
- Study word usage across Scripture before forming doctrines about key terms like atonement.
- Let context and all instances define theological meanings rather than imposing assumptions.