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An ordinary adult worshipper in earth-toned clothes lays one hand on the head of a living woolly sheep. Tent entrance behind, plain white-linen priest waits separately holding empty bronze bowl. Contextual first phase before slaughter, no blood yet.
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Leviticus 3:8

The hand laid upon the sheep

The Peace Offering · Leviticus 3

Story guide: The worshipper lays a hand on the sheep before slaughter, and Aaron’s sons present its blood.

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8He shall lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it before the tent of meeting, and Aaron’s sons shall throw its blood against the altar all around.

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