Derasha 1 on Vayikra 8:18–21

Parasha Tzav · Aliyah 5 · Passukim 8:18–21
Complete Passuk (key)
וַיַּקְרֵ֕ב אֵ֖ת אֵ֣יל הָעֹלָ֑ה וַֽיִּסְמְכ֞וּ אַהֲרֹ֧ן וּבָנָ֛יו אֶת־יְדֵיהֶ֖ם עַל־רֹ֥אשׁ הָאָֽיִל׃ וַיִּשְׁחָ֑ט וַיִּזְרֹ֨ק מֹשֶׁ֧ה אֶת־הַדָּ֛ם עַל־הַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ סָבִֽיב׃

Chabad.org — English translation + Rashi

Source Citation

TT points to the second offering of the miluim — the olah ram — with semichah by Aharon and sons and the blood service by Moshe.

Core Text

ויקריב את איל העולה ויסמכו אהרן ובניו את ידיהם על ראש האיל — סמיכה על איל העולה.

“And he brought near the ram of the burnt-offering, and Aharon and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram.”

What Is Learned

The olah ram of the miluim receives semichah from Aharon and his sons; Moshe dashes its blood on the altar.