On that day the prince shall provide a bull as a sin offering for himself and for all the people of the land.
Parallel translations
- WEB On that day shall the prince prepare for himself and for all the people of the land a bull for a sin offering.
- KJV And upon that day shall the prince prepare for himself and for all the people of the land a bullock for a sin offering.
- NKJV And on that day the prince shall prepare for himself and for all the people of the land a bull for a sin offering.
- NASB On that day the prince shall provide for himself and all the people of the land a bull as a sin offering.
- NLT On the day of Passover the prince will provide a young bull as a sin offering for himself and the people of Israel.
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On the first day of Passover the prince provides a bull as a sin offering for himself and all the people.
Overview
The ruler offers a sin offering covering both himself and the nation, acknowledging that he too needs atonement. This humble provision models leadership that stands with the people in their need for forgiveness. The prince's offering, which cannot cleanse himself perfectly, points to the sinless Christ who needed no sacrifice for Himself yet offered Himself for all.
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- Lev 4:14when they become aware of the sin they have committed, then the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the Tent of Meeting.
- Matt 20:28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
- 2 Cor 5:21God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
- Matt 26:26–28While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.”
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