“When one of you brings … an offering to G-d …”
(Vayikra 1:2)
“With verbal confession and submission … because Hashem does not desire fools who bring offerings without achieving humility first …” (Sforno)
The Torah teaches us how to achieve Divine favor and atonement. One way is through bringing sacrifices … A person who sinned would bring a sacrifice confess his sin repent and receive atonement through the sacrificial service (Rambam Hilchos Teshuvah; Ramban on Vayikra 1:9).
As Jewish people ma’aminim bnei ma’aminim we know there are conditions that must be met for a sacrifice to be valid. A blemished animal is not fit to be brought as a sacrifice. A sacrifice must be perfect as it states “A male unblemished you shall offer it up.” (Rav Shach ztz”l Rosh Amanah)
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