And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Calf, or young bull, which Aaron offered for himself and all the family of Levi, to expiate the sins which they might have committed during the year. If their sins were voluntary, they were obliged also to have perfect charity and contrition. The ram was offered for the sins of the people. Moses speaks of the red heifer, (Numbers xix.) which was also offered, out of the camp, for the people. This solemn day was to be kept by all as a rigid "fast from meat, drink, washing, anointing, wearing shoes, or using marriage. "This is the idea which the Oriental nations generally have of a fast. They commence at midnight, and end with the following sun-set; after which they eat what they think proper. (Calmet)
On the day of expiation, the Jews made a tenfold confession of their sins. (Morinus, poenit. ii. 22.)
