Keraia
Leviticus 16

Leviticus 16:19

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

Translations

Modern
He is to sprinkle some of the blood on it with his finger seven times to cleanse it and consecrate it from the uncleanness of the Israelites.
Traditional
And he shall sprinkle of the blood upon it with his finger seven times, and cleanse it, and hallow it from the uncleanness of the children of Israel.
Literal
And he shall sprinkle on it from of the blood with his finger seven times, and he shall cleanse it, and he shall sanctify it from the uncleannesses of the sons of Israel.
Latin
…aspergensque digito septies, expiet, et sanctificet illud ab immunditiis filiorum Israël.

Original

Hebrew
English
He is to sprinkle some of the blood on it with his finger seven times to cleanse it and consecrate it from the uncleanness of the Israelites.

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

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

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: Atonement Made For, by the High Priest Once Every Year 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