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Leviticus 16

Leviticus 16:30

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

Modern
…because on this day atonement will be made for you to cleanse you, and you will be clean from all your sins before the LORD.
Traditional
For on that day shall the priest make an atonement for you, to cleanse you, that ye may be clean from all your sins before the Lord.
Literal
For on this day he shall make atonement upon you to cleanse you from all your sins before the face of YHWH, and you shall be clean.
Latin
In hac die expiatio erit vestri, atque mundatio ab omnibus peccatis vestris: coram Domino mundabimini.

Original

Hebrew
English
…because on this day atonement will be made for you to cleanse you, and you will be clean from all your sins before the LORD.

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.

Parallels

Leviticus 23:26–32 Numbers 29:7–11

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Blood Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Cattle Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Day Day of Atonement Day of Atonement Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Jubilee Year Leviticus, Book of Mercy Seat Most Holy Place Priesthood Scapegoat Worship

Topics

Atonement: Day of How Observed Atonement: Made by Animal Sacrifices Atonement: Made by Jesus: Typified Humiliation and Self-Affliction: Enjoined Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sacrifices were offered for the Whole Nation Scapegoat: General Scriptures Concerning The Atonement: Typified 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