Leviticus 16:18

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

Modern
Then he shall go out to the altar that is before the LORD and make atonement for it. He is to take some of the bull’s blood and some of the goat’s blood and put it on all the horns of the altar.
Traditional
And he shall go out unto the altar that is before the Lord, and make an atonement for it; and shall take of the blood of the bullock, and of the blood of the goat, and put it upon the horns of the altar round about.
Literal
And he shall go out to the altar that is before the face of YHWH and he shall make atonement upon it; and he shall take from the blood of the bull, and from the blood of the goat, and he shall put it on the horns of the altar all around.
Latin
Cum autem exierit ad altare quod coram Domino est, oret pro se, et sumptum sanguinem vituli atque hirci fundat super cornua ejus per gyrum:

Original

Hebrew
English
Then he shall go out to the altar that is before the LORD and make atonement for it. He is to take some of the bull’s blood and some of the goat’s blood and put it on all the horns of the altar.

Notes

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

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

Altar of Incense: Altar Before the Lord Altar of Incense: Atonement Made For, by the High Priest Once Every Year Altar of Incense: Uses of Atonement for Tabernacle and Furniture Atonement: Day of How Observed Atonement: Made by Animal Sacrifices Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled on the Mercy Seat Church: Holy Place Offerings: Ordinance Relating to the Scapegoat Sacrifices were offered for the Whole Nation Tabernacle: Sprinkled with 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 Under the Law Atonement: Offered For: The Altar