Since the imperfect Israelites were unable to keep from transgressing these commands, they had to offer sacrifices and sin offerings prescribed by the Law in order to cover their guilt.
Mooses ütles iisraellastele: „Ja see on meile õiguseks [„ õigluseks ”, NW], kui me täidame hoolsasti kõiki neid käske Jehoova, meie Jumala ees, nagu ta meid on käskinud! ” — 5.