³⁸ It will be on Aaron’s forehead, and he will bear the guilt^(A) involved in the sacred gifts the Israelites consecrate, whatever their gifts may be. It will be on Aaron’s forehead continually so that they will be acceptable^(B) to the Lord.

¹⁹ He shall sprinkle some of the blood on it with his finger seven times to cleanse it and to consecrate it from the uncleanness of the Israelites.^(A)

¹⁰ Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty^(A) throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee^(B) for you; each of you is to return to your family property^(C) and to your own clan.

³² By presenting the best part^(A) of it you will not be guilty in this matter;^(B) then you will not defile the holy offerings^(C) of the Israelites, and you will not die.’”

The Firstborn Animals

¹⁹ Set apart for the Lord^(A) your God every firstborn male^(B) of your herds and flocks.^(C) Do not put the firstborn of your cows to work, and do not shear the firstborn of your sheep.^(D)