Exodus 29:36

“A bull for a sin offering you shall offer each day for expiation; and you shall purify the altar when you make expiation for it, and anoint it to consecrate it.”

Exodus 29:36 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Exodus 29:36, word by word

A bullפַרfar

bull

Young bull, bullock.

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for a sin offeringחַטָּאתchatat

sin

Failing God, not doing what he asks.

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you shall offerתַּעֲשֶׂהtaase

prepare

To prepare food; offer a sacrifice; keep a feast.

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each dayיּוֹםyom

day

The day, the hours of light, or a whole day.

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expiationכִּפֻּרִיםkipurim

expiation

Expiation: what covers sin so that it may be forgiven. "The day of expiation" is the yearly day for it (Leviticus 23:27).

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and you shall purifyחִטֵּאתָchiteta

purify

To cleanse from sin or uncleanness.

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the altarמִּזְבֵּחַmizbeach

altar

Altar: a structure of stone or earth on which sacrifices are offered to God.

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when you make expiationכַפֶּרְchaper

atone

To cover guilt so there is forgiveness.

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and anointמָשַׁחְתָּmashachta

anoint

To pour oil on someone to set them apart for God.

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to consecrate itקַדְּשׁkadsh

consecrate

To set apart people, things or a day for God.

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The context

35So you shall do to Aaron and to his sons, according to all that I have commanded you; seven days you shall ordain them.

36 · This verse (above)

37Seven days you shall make expiation for the altar and consecrate it, and the altar shall be most holy; whatever touches the altar shall become holy.

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