ESV Reformation Study Bible – Lev 4:3
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Lev 4:3

4:3 anointed priest. The high priest. His sin has the direct consequence of “bringing guilt on the people” and requires the most expensive atonement, a bull.

he shall offer. The sin and guilt offerings were compulsory after committing certain sins, whereas the other offerings could sometimes be offered voluntarily when the worshiper felt so inclined.