Leviticus 16:34

Translations

Modern

This is to be a permanent statute for you, to make atonement once a year for the Israelites because of all their sins.” And all this was done as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Traditional

And this shall be an everlasting statute unto you, to make an atonement for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year. And he did as the Lord commanded Moses.

Literal

And this shall be an everlasting statute for you, to make atonement upon the sons of Israel, from all their sins, once in the year.” And he did as YHWH had commanded Moses.

Latin

Eritque vobis hoc legitimum sempiternum, ut oretis pro filiis Israël, et pro cunctis peccatis eorum semel in anno. Fecit igitur sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi.

Original

Hebrew

English

This is to be a permanent statute for you, to make atonement once a year for the Israelites because of all their sins.” And all this was done as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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

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.
Hebrews 9:25
Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own.
Exodus 30:10
Once a year Aaron shall make atonement on the horns of the altar. Throughout your generations he shall make atonement on it annually with the blood of the sin offering of atonement. The altar is most holy to the LORD.”
Hebrews 10:3
Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins,
Hebrews 10:14
…because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified.
Numbers 29:7
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 23:31
You are not to do any work at all. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live.

Parallels

Leviticus 23:26–32 Numbers 29:7–11

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Blood Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Cattle 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 Atonement: Made by Jesus: Typified 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

Leviticus 16:34

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