if the anointed priest sins so as to bring guilt on the people, then let him offer for his sin which he has sinned a young bull without defect to the LORD for a sin offering.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 3. 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. Bible.—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 13:15. Calmet.—Before the solemn unction, he might be expiated, like one of the princes. Menochius.
Verse 3. Calf. Hebrew par, does not specify the age. Calmet.