Leviticus 16:17

Translations

Modern

No one may be in the Tent of Meeting from the time Aaron goes in to make atonement in the Most Holy Place until he leaves, after he has made atonement for himself, his household, and the whole assembly of Israel.

Traditional

And there shall be no man in the tabernacle of the congregation when he goeth in to make an atonement in the holy place, until he come out, and have made an atonement for himself, and for his household, and for all the congregation of Israel.

Literal

And any man shall not be in the Tent of Meeting when he goes in to make atonement in the Holy Place, until he comes out, and he may make atonement on behalf of himself and on behalf of his house and on behalf of all the assembly of Israel.

Latin

Nullus hominum sit in tabernaculo, quando pontifex sanctuarium ingreditur, ut roget pro se, et pro domo sua, et pro universo cœtu Israël, donec egrediatur.

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Hebrew

English

No one may be in the Tent of Meeting from the time Aaron goes in to make atonement in the Most Holy Place until he leaves, after he has made atonement for himself, his household, and the whole assembly of Israel.

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 The Ark of the Covenant

Related verses

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Leviticus 16:10–11
But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement by sending it into the wilderness as the scapegoat.
Luke 1:10
And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside.
1 Timothy 2:5
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Hebrews 1:3
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Acts 4:12
Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”
1 Peter 3:18
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Daniel 9:24
Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place.
Hebrews 9:7
But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.
1 Peter 2:24
He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”

Parallels

Leviticus 23:26–32 Numbers 29:7–11

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Holy Place: The inner sanctuary of the Tabernacle and Temple

Glossary

Azazel Biblical Concept of Law Blood Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Cattle Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning 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 Worship

Topics

Atonement for Tabernacle and Furniture Atonement: Day of How Observed Atonement: Made by Animal Sacrifices Church: Holy Place Offerings: Ordinance Relating to the Scapegoat Sacrifices were offered for the Whole Nation Tabernacle: Sprinkled with Blood the Day of Atonement: Atonement Made On for the Whole Congregation 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 Under the Law Atonement: Offered For: The Holy Place

Leviticus 16:17

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