1. Leviticus 16:6 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

How does verse 6 function within this chapter?

Leviticus 16:6 (ESV)

6 “Aaron shall offer the bull as a sin offering for himself and shall make atonement for himself and for his house.

These verses provide a summary of the general order of events for the Day of Atonement. In the first instance, Aaron was required to offer the bull as a sin offering for himself.