said unto Aaron. Showing that Aaron did not take this honour upon himself. Hebrews 5:4; Hebrews 5:5.
offer. prepare. Hebrew. 'asah. App-43.
thy sin offering. Ancient Jewish interpretation refers this "calf" (Leviticus 9:8) to the sin of the golden calf. The People's share in that sin is referred to in Leviticus 9:15. Compare Ex. Lev 32:35, "they made (Exodus 32:1) the calf which Aaron made" (Leviticus 9:4).
make an atonement. See note on Exodus 29:33. Compare Exodus 28:41.
offering. Hebrew. korban. App-43.
as. according as.