Leviticus 16:3

Translations

Modern

This is how Aaron is to enter the Holy Place: with a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering.

Traditional

Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering.

Literal

In this way Aaron shall come to the Holy Place; with a bull, a son of the herd, for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering.

Latin

…nisi hæc ante fecerit: vitulum pro peccato offeret, et arietem in holocaustum.

Original

Hebrew

English

This is how Aaron is to enter the Holy Place: with a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering.

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 The Ark of the Covenant

Related verses

Leviticus 4:3
If the anointed priest sins, bringing guilt on the people, he must bring to the LORD a young bull without blemish as a sin offering for the sin he has committed.
Hebrews 9:24–25
For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.
Hebrews 9:7
But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.
Leviticus 1:10
If, however, one’s offering is a burnt offering from the flock—from the sheep or goats—he is to present an unblemished male.
Leviticus 8:18
Then Moses presented the ram for the burnt offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head.
Numbers 29:7–11
On the tenth day of this seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly, and you shall humble yourselves; you must not do any work.
Leviticus 9:3
Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering,
Leviticus 8:14
Moses then brought the bull near for the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head.
Hebrews 9:12
He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.
Leviticus 1:3
If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD.

Parallels

Leviticus 23:26–32 Numbers 29:7–11

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Biblical Concept of Law Blood Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Cattle Day of Atonement Day of Atonement Deuteronomy, Book of High Priest History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Mercy Seat Most Holy Place Offerings and Sacrifices Priesthood Priests and Levites Scapegoat Worship

Topics

Atonement: Day of How Observed Church: Holy Place Holy of Holies was Called The: Holy Place Sacrifices were offered: Yearly Sin-Offering: Consisted of a Young Bullock for Priests Sin-Offering: On the Day of Atonement The Burnt offering: The Day of Atonement the Day of Atonement: Offerings to be Made On the Day of Atonement: The High Priest Entered Into the Holy Place On 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 Sacred Vail: The High Priest: Could not Enter Without Blood

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