What is the meaning of Leviticus 15:30? The priest is to sacrifice one as a sin offering • God’s command underscores that blood must be shed to address the real problem of sin and impurity (Leviticus 4:27–31; Hebrews 9:22). • Even though the woman’s condition is a physical discharge, the sin offering reminds Israel that every form of uncleanness separates people from God (Isaiah 59:2; 1 John 1:7). • The priest functions as mediator, pointing forward to the perfect High Priest who “appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself” (Hebrews 9:26). and the other as a burnt offering • The burnt offering was completely consumed on the altar (Leviticus 1:3–9), symbolizing total surrender and devotion. • After sin is dealt with, worship follows; the sequence teaches that cleansing leads to consecration (Romans 12:1; Ephesians 5:2). • By presenting both offerings, the woman publicly re-enters covenant fellowship, declaring her life belongs wholly to the LORD (Psalm 40:7-8; Genesis 22:13). In this way the priest will make atonement for her before the LORD for her unclean discharge • “Atonement” covers both guilt and impurity, restoring the worshiper to God’s presence (Leviticus 17:11; Hebrews 10:10). • The phrase “before the LORD” emphasizes that cleansing is not merely social but relational—God Himself receives the worshiper (Psalm 24:3-4). • The specific mention of “her unclean discharge” shows God’s compassionate attention to individual needs (Mark 5:25-34), affirming that no condition is beyond His power to cleanse (1 Peter 1:18-19). summary Leviticus 15:30 shows that two offerings—sin and burnt—address both impurity and devotion. The sin offering removes the barrier of uncleanness, while the burnt offering expresses renewed dedication. Together they provide atonement “before the LORD,” foreshadowing the complete, once-for-all work of Christ, who cleanses and consecrates every believer to live in unhindered fellowship with God. |
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