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Leviticus 16

Leviticus 16:33

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

Modern
…and make atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, and for the priests and all the people of the assembly.
Traditional
And he shall make an atonement for the holy sanctuary, and he shall make an atonement for the tabernacle of the congregation, and for the altar, and he shall make an atonement for the priests, and for all the people of the congregation.
Literal
And he shall make atonement upon the Sanctuary of Holiness and the Tent of Meeting; and he shall make atonement upon the altar; and he shall make atonement upon the priests and upon all the people of the assembly.
Latin
…et expiabit sanctuarium et tabernaculum testimonii atque altare, sacerdotes quoque et universum populum.

Original

Hebrew
English
…and make atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, and for the priests and all the people of the assembly.

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

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 for Tabernacle and Furniture Atonement: Day of How Observed Atonement: Made by Animal Sacrifices Holy of Holies was Called The: Holy Sanctuary Holy of Holies: The High Priest: Made Atonement For 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 Making Atonement The High Priest: Typified Christ in Performing by Himself all the Services on Day of Atonement