Leviticus 16:26

Translations

Modern

The man who released the goat as the scapegoat must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may reenter the camp.

Traditional

And he that let go the goat for the scapegoat shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward come into the camp.

Literal

And the one sending away the goat to Azazel shall wash his clothes, and he shall bathe his flesh in the water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.

Latin

Ille vero, qui dimiserit caprum emissarium, lavabit vestimenta sua, et corpus aqua, et sic ingredietur in castra.

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English

The man who released the goat as the scapegoat must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may reenter the camp.

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

Related verses

Leviticus 16:10
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.
Hebrews 7:19
…(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
Leviticus 16:21–22
Then he is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the iniquities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to put them on the goat’s head and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man appointed for the task.
Numbers 19:7–8
Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water; after that he may enter the camp, but he will be ceremonially unclean until evening.
Leviticus 15:27
Anyone who touches these things will be unclean; he must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.
Numbers 19:21
This is a permanent statute for the people: The one who sprinkles the water of purification must wash his clothes, and whoever touches the water of purification will be unclean until evening.
Leviticus 16:28
The one who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water, and afterward he may reenter the camp.
Leviticus 11:25
…and whoever picks up one of their carcasses must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening.
Leviticus 15:5–11
Anyone who touches his bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.
Leviticus 14:8
The one being cleansed must wash his clothes, shave off all his hair, and bathe with water; then he will be ceremonially clean. Afterward, he may enter the camp, but he must remain outside his tent for seven days.

Parallels

Leviticus 23:26–32 Numbers 29:7–11

People

Azazel: Mysterious figure connected to the Day of Atonement

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

Ablution of Priests Atonement: Day of How Observed Atonement: Made by Animal Sacrifices Azazel: The Scapegoat Defilement of Priests Offerings: Ordinance Relating to the Scapegoat Purification: Scriptures Relating To 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 The Scape-Goat: Communicated Uncleanness to The Man Who Lead Him Away

Leviticus 16:26

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