1. Leviticus 4:6 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why was the blood sprinkled seven times?

Leviticus 4:6 (ESV)

6 and the priest shall dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle part of the blood seven times before the LORD in front of the veil of the sanctuary.

Seven was a “sacred and effective” number in Israel which symbolized completeness.