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Leviticus 16

Leviticus 16:22

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

Modern
The goat will carry on itself all their iniquities into a solitary place, and the man will release it into the wilderness.
Traditional
And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities unto a land not inhabited: and he shall let go the goat in the wilderness.
Literal
And the goat shall carry on itself all their iniquities, to a land inaccessible; and he shall send away the goat into the wilderness.
Latin
Cumque portaverit hircus omnes iniquitates eorum in terram solitariam, et dimissus fuerit in deserto,

Original

Hebrew
English
The goat will carry on itself all their iniquities into a solitary place, and the man will release it into the wilderness.

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

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 History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Mercy Seat Most Holy Place Offerings and Sacrifices Priesthood Scapegoat Worship

Topics

Atonement: Day of How Observed Church: Holy Place Desert: An Arid Region Having Only Sparse Vegetation Offerings: Ordinance Relating to the Scapegoat Sacrifices were offered for the Whole Nation Scapegoat: General Scriptures Concerning Substitution: The offering for the offerer The Hands: Imposition of, Used in Transferring Guilt of Sacrifices 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 The Scape-Goat: Sent Into the Wilderness by the Hands of a Fit Person Types of Christ: Scape Goat