Exo 30:10 | HCSB | STEP | “Once a year Aaron is to perform the purification rite on the horns of the altar. Throughout your generations he is to perform the purification rite for it once a year , with the blood of the sin offering for atonement . The altar is especially holy to the Lord .”

Exodus 30:10

10 “Once a year Aaron is to perform the purification rite ^{▼▼Or to make atonement} on the horns of the altar. Throughout your generations he is to perform the purification rite ^{▼▼Or to make atonement} for ^{▼▼Or on} it once a year, with the blood of the ^{▼▼sin offering(s): Or purification offering, the sin offering was the most important OT sacrifice for cleansing from impurities. It provided purification from sin and certain forms of ceremonial uncleanness.}sin offering for ^{▼▼atone/ atonement: A theological term for God's provision to deal with human sin. In the OT, it primarily means purification. In some contexts forgiveness, pardon, expiation, propitiation, or reconciliation is included. The basis of atonement is substitutionary sacrifice offered in faith. The OT sacrifices were types and shadows of the great and final sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.}atonement. ^f The altar is especially holy to the Lord.”