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Leviticus 16

Leviticus 16:14

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

Modern
And he is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat.
Traditional
And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward; and before the mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times.
Literal
And he shall take from the blood from the bull, and he shall sprinkle it with his finger on the face of the mercy seat on the east side; and before the face of the mercy seat he shall sprinkle the blood seven times with his finger.
Latin
Tollet quoque de sanguine vituli, et asperget digito septies contra propitiatorium ad orientem.

Original

Hebrew
English
And he is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat.

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.

Parallels

Leviticus 23:26–32 Numbers 29:7–11

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Azazel Biblical Concept of Law Blood Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Cattle Day of Atonement Day of Atonement Deuteronomy, Book of High Priest History of Israel Intercession of Christ Leviticus, Book of Mercy Seat Most Holy Place Offerings and Sacrifices Priesthood Priests and Levites Scapegoat Tabernacle Worship

Topics

Access to God: Typified Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant: Ceremonies Connected With, on the Day of Atonement Atonement: Day of How Observed Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled on the Mercy Seat Church: Holy Place Holy of Holies: The High Priest: Entered, not Without Blood of Atonement Mercy-Seat: Sprinkled with Blood Mercy-Seat: The Blood of Sacrifices on the Day of Atonement Sprinkled Offerings: Ordinance Relating to the Scapegoat Sprinkling of Blood 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