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Leviticus 16

Leviticus 16:25

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

Modern
He is also to burn the fat of the sin offering on the altar.
Traditional
And the fat of the sin offering shall he burn upon the altar.
Literal
And the fat of the sin offering he shall burn on the altar.
Latin
…et adipem, qui oblatus est pro peccatis, adolebit super altare.

Original

Hebrew
English
He is also to burn the fat of the sin offering on the altar.

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 Priesthood Scapegoat Worship

Topics

Atonement: Day of How Observed Atonement: Made by Animal Sacrifices Offerings: Ordinance Relating to the Scapegoat Sacrifices were offered for the Whole Nation Scapegoat: General Scriptures Concerning 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