Blood, Incense, and Purification of Sanctuary and Altar

Leviticus says the holy place itself must be purified because Israel’s impurities/transgressions affect the sanctuary. Hebrews later builds directly on that holy-space + blood + priestly-entry world.

Where this fits in the story: Leviticus 4’s priest/congregation purification offerings already bring blood inward.

Where Scripture takes it next: Hebrews 9:6–14 — Certain inspired interpretation. Inner-sanctuary access and animal blood are central to Hebrews’ comparison with Christ.

Sacrifice / priesthood lens: Levitical atonement is not only about an individual conscience. Here blood is applied because Israel’s impurity and transgression affect the holy place, tent, and altar. Hebrews later builds its Christology on this whole sanctuary-access problem, not merely on the death of an animal.