What Did the Burnt Offerings Really Mean? – Leviticus E3
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The Sin Offering
The sin offering, known as 'hatat' in Hebrew, is often misunderstood in modern English translations as related to sin. However, 'hatat' is derived from 'hate,' meaning to purify, not from the word for sin. This offering symbolizes purification and atonement rather than sin. Through the sin offering, individuals seek to cleanse themselves from impurity, like after touching a dead body, to regain purity and access to sacred spaces like the temple. The offering is like a disinfectant, removing moral failings and restoring purity. By smearing blood, symbolizing life, on the altar, the offering symbolizes covering death with life and highlighting the concept of life triumphing over death.
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