Leviticus 16:19

Key Reflection

In Leviticus 16:19, the high priest performs a ritual to cleanse the sanctuary and the altar from the accumulated uncleanness of the Israelites’ sins over the year. The high priest would sprinkle some of the bull’s and goat’s blood around on the horns of the altar, symbolizing the transfer of impurity and sin away from the sacred space. This act was crucial for maintaining the covenant relationship between God and His people, as a defiled sanctuary could lead to divine judgment.