Lev 22:26 | MHM | STEP | vv. 26–27 : No animal could be sacrificed before it was eight days old. This made sure the animal was strong enough and followed the same principle as circumcision on the eighth day (Leviticus 22:26,27; Exodus 22:30 ). Jesus also was sacrificed for us when He was grown, not as a baby.

‏ Leviticus 22:26

vv. 26–27: No animal could be sacrificed before it was eight days old. This made sure the animal was strong enough and followed the same principle as circumcision on the eighth day (Leviticus 22:26,27; Exodus 22:30 ^a). Jesus also was sacrificed for us when He was grown, not as a baby.