What is the meaning of Leviticus 6:7? In this way • “This way” refers to the exact steps God just outlined for the guilt offering (Leviticus 6:1-6; cf. 5:14-19). • The wording reminds us that forgiveness is never left to human imagination; God Himself prescribes the path (Exodus 12:13; Hebrews 9:22). • By specifying the method, the Lord underscores both His holiness and His mercy—He will not overlook sin, yet He provides a definite remedy (Numbers 23:19; Psalm 103:10-12). the priest will make atonement for him • Atonement means the sinner’s guilt is covered by an acceptable substitute. Here, the priest mediates with the blood of the guilt-offering animal (Leviticus 7:1-7). • This foreshadows our perfect High Priest, Jesus, who “entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption” (Hebrews 9:12). • Notice that atonement is made “for him”—personal and individual. God deals with each sinner directly (Isaiah 53:5-6; Romans 5:8-11). before the LORD • All sin is ultimately committed in God’s presence (Psalm 51:4). Therefore, forgiveness must also be secured before Him. • The tabernacle courtyard symbolized God’s dwelling among His people (Exodus 25:8). Every sacrifice took place under His watchful eye, ensuring the seriousness of both sin and grace. • Today, we “draw near with confidence to the throne of grace” (Hebrews 4:16), still conscious that restoration happens before the same holy God. and he will be forgiven • The promise is unequivocal: “he will be forgiven.” God is not reluctant; He is eager to cleanse when His terms are met (1 John 1:9; Isaiah 1:18). • Forgiveness here is not partial. The offense is removed from the sinner’s record (Micah 7:19; Colossians 2:13-14). • The verb is passive—the sinner receives the gift; he doesn’t manufacture it. Salvation has always been by grace through faith, even in the sacrificial system (Genesis 15:6; Ephesians 2:8-9). for anything he may have done to incur guilt • “Anything” covers the full range of guilt sins just listed—lying, stealing, deception, or misuse of sacred things (Leviticus 6:2-3; 5:15-16). • No sin is outside the reach of God’s provision, provided the offender comes on God’s terms (Isaiah 55:7; Acts 13:38-39). • The guilt-offering required restitution plus a penalty (Leviticus 6:5). Forgiveness did not erase responsibility toward those wronged; it deepened the call to make things right (Luke 19:8-9; James 2:17). summary Leviticus 6:7 assures Israel that, following God’s prescribed guilt-offering, the priest’s mediation secures real, personal forgiveness before the Lord for every act that brings guilt. The verse highlights God’s orderly provision, the necessity of substitutionary atonement, the personal nature of forgiveness, and the comprehensive reach of divine mercy—all truths ultimately fulfilled in Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice. |
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