Aaron Descends the Altar in Joy at the Mishkan Dedication

Sifra, Mekhilta deMiluim II 18

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

18) (Vayikra 9:22): "And he came down from offering the sin-offering and the burnt-offering and the sin-offerings": Having acquitted himself of his offerings, he descended from the altar in joy.

Themes

PriesthoodAtonement

Biblical References

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