Leviticus 8:18

18. Burnt offering Leviticus 1:3, note.

Laid their hands upon the head This act cannot here signify the transmission of sin to the victim, for this had already been done in the sin offering. Leviticus 8:14. It is rather a typical ascription of glory to the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world. Whether the Hebrew confessed his sins, consecrated self, or gave thanks, he laid his hand upon the head of the victim. Thus, both in prayers and praises to God the Father, the believer lays his hand upon Jesus, the great Sacrifice. He is the medium through whom all acceptable worship is offered. “He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father.” See Leviticus 1:4, note.