The animal served as a substitute—that is, the animal died in place of the sinner, but only temporarily, which is why the sacrifices needed to be offered over and over.
Mnyama aliwahi kuwa mbadala - yaani, mnyama alikufa kwa ajili ya mwenye dhambi, lakini kwa muda tu, ambayo ndio sababu ni kwa nini sadaka ilihitajika kutolewa tena na tena.