If the priest that is anointed sins according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he has sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Anointed. That is, "the high priest "Septuagint. Inferior priests were not anointed, except the sons of Aaron, at the beginning. (Calmet)
Ignorance in such a one is greatly to be avoided, as it tends to scandalize the people. (Haydock)
The same ceremonies are prescribed, as on the day of expiation; only the priest did not enter the most holy place.
Offend, in some smaller matter. If he engaged his brethren in the crime of idolatry, he should die, Deuteronomy xiii. 15. (Calmet)
Before the solemn unction, he might be expiated, like one of the princes. (Menochius)
