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Leviticus 16

Leviticus 16:1

The Day of Atonement · Leviticus 16:1–34
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Translations

Modern
Now the LORD spoke to Moses after the death of two of Aaron’s sons when they approached the presence of the LORD.
Traditional
And the Lord spake unto Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they offered before the Lord, and died;
Literal
And YHWH spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they drew near before the face of YHWH, and they died.
Latin
Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen post mortem duorum filiorum Aaron, quando offerentes ignem alienum interfecti sunt:

Original

Hebrew
English
Now the LORD spoke to Moses after the death of two of Aaron’s sons when they approached the presence of the LORD.

Notes

Leviticus 16:1–34

The day of atonement, on the tenth day of the seventh month, was the most serious and holy day of the year for Israelites (see Leviticus 16:29; 23:27; Numbers 29:7). It was the only required fast and a Sabbath of rest for all the people (Leviticus 23:32). The Feast of Trumpets came before it and announced its arrival (Numbers 29:1, 7–11). On this day, God forgave the sins of the community. Only the high priest, Aaron, could lead the ceremony because he represented all the people. This included Aaron’s sons, the other priests. Today, the Jews call the day of atonement Yom Kippur.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Ancient Law Codes Atonement Community Identity

Parallels

Leviticus 23:26–32 Numbers 29:7–11

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Blood Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Cattle Day of Atonement Day of Atonement Deuteronomy, Book of High Priest History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Mercy Seat Most Holy Place Priesthood Priests and Levites Scapegoat Worship

Topics

Priest: (The Function he Served Was Superior to That of Other Priests): On the Day of Atonement The High Priest: Duties of Making Atonement in the Most Holy Place Once a Year The High Priest: Typified Christ in Performing by Himself all the Services on Day of Atonement