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Leviticus 16:1 (show verse)
The LORD spoke to Moses after the death of Aaron's two sons when they had approached the LORD and died.
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Leviticus 16:2 (show verse)
The LORD told Moses, "Remind your brother Aaron that at no time is he to enter the sacred place from the room that contains the curtain into the presence of the Mercy Seat on top of the ark. Otherwise, he'll die, because I will appear in a cloud at the Mercy Seat.
Atonement » Day of » How observed
The day of atonement » The high priest entered into the holy place on
Cloud of glory » Was the shekinah over the mercy-seat
Holy of holies » Was called the » Holy place
Holy of holies » God appeared in
Holy of holies » The high priest » Not to enter, at all times
special divine Manifestations » Shekinah glory » Mercy-seat
Mercy-seat » The shekinah upon
Mercy-seat » God » Appeared over in the cloud
Shekinah » The visible sign of God's presence on the ark of the testimony in the holy of holies
Symbols and similitudes » Darkness, of God's inscrutability
Tabernacle » The lord appeared in, over the mercy-seat
the sacred Veil » The high priest » Allowed to enter but once a year
The day of atonement » The high priest entered into the holy place on
Cloud of glory » Was the shekinah over the mercy-seat
Holy of holies » Was called the » Holy place
Holy of holies » God appeared in
Holy of holies » The high priest » Not to enter, at all times
special divine Manifestations » Shekinah glory » Mercy-seat
Mercy-seat » The shekinah upon
Mercy-seat » God » Appeared over in the cloud
Shekinah » The visible sign of God's presence on the ark of the testimony in the holy of holies
Symbols and similitudes » Darkness, of God's inscrutability
Tabernacle » The lord appeared in, over the mercy-seat
the sacred Veil » The high priest » Allowed to enter but once a year
Leviticus 16:3 (show verse)
Aaron is to enter the sacred place with a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a whole burnt offering.
Atonement » Day of » How observed
The day of atonement » Offerings to be made on
The day of atonement » The high priest entered into the holy place on
the Burnt offering » Was offered » The day of atonement
Holy of holies » Was called the » Holy place
Sacrifices » Were offered » Yearly
Sin-offering » Consisted of » A young bullock for priests
Sin-offering » Was offered » On the day of atonement
the sacred Veil » The high priest » Could not enter without blood
The day of atonement » Offerings to be made on
The day of atonement » The high priest entered into the holy place on
the Burnt offering » Was offered » The day of atonement
Holy of holies » Was called the » Holy place
Sacrifices » Were offered » Yearly
Sin-offering » Consisted of » A young bullock for priests
Sin-offering » Was offered » On the day of atonement
the sacred Veil » The high priest » Could not enter without blood
Leviticus 16:4 (show verse)
He is to wear a sacred linen tunic and linen undergarments that will cover his genitals. He is to clothe himself with a sash and wrap his head with a linen turban. Because they are sacred garments, he is to wash himself with water before putting them on."
Ablution » of priests
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Breeches » For the priests
Colors » White: symbol of holiness » The high priest's holy garments were made of white linen
Girdle » Worn » High priest
The high priest » Wore the ordinary priest's garments when making atonement in the holy place
Holy of holies » The high priest » Entered, in ordinary priest's dress
priests » Garments of » Worn by the high priest on the day of atonement
Purifications or baptisms » Of high priest on day of atonement
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Breeches » For the priests
Colors » White: symbol of holiness » The high priest's holy garments were made of white linen
Girdle » Worn » High priest
The high priest » Wore the ordinary priest's garments when making atonement in the holy place
Holy of holies » The high priest » Entered, in ordinary priest's dress
priests » Garments of » Worn by the high priest on the day of atonement
Purifications or baptisms » Of high priest on day of atonement
Leviticus 16:5 (show verse)
"He is to take two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a whole burnt offering from the assembly of the Israelis.
Leviticus 16:6 (show verse)
Then Aaron is to bring the bull as a sin offering for himself and make atonement for himself and his household.
Leviticus 16:7 (show verse)
Then he is to take the two male goats and present them in the LORD's presence at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
Leviticus 16:8 (show verse)
Aaron is to cast lots over the two male goats one lot for the LORD and the other one for the scapegoat.
Leviticus 16:9 (show verse)
Aaron is then to bring the male goat on which the lot fell for the LORD and offer it as a sin offering.
Leviticus 16:10 (show verse)
The male goat on which the lot fell for the scapegoat is to be brought alive into the LORD's presence to make atonement for himself. Then he is to send it into the wilderness."
Leviticus 16:11 (show verse)
"Aaron is then to bring the bull for a sin offering for himself, thus making atonement for himself and his household. He is to slaughter the ox for himself.
Leviticus 16:12 (show verse)
Then he is to take a censer and fill it with coals from the fire on the altar in the LORD's presence. With his hands full of spiced and refined incense, he is to bring it beyond the curtain.
Access to God » Typified
Altar » Of incense » Uses of
Atonement » Day of » How observed
The day of atonement » Offerings to be made on
Censer » Used for offering incense
Fire » Sacred » Incense burned with
Holy of holies » The high priest » Offered incense in
Incense » Uses of
Incense » In making atonement
Incense » Offered » With fire » Altar of burnt-offering
Incense » Offered » By the high priest in the most holy place on the day of atonement
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Altar » Of incense » Uses of
Atonement » Day of » How observed
The day of atonement » Offerings to be made on
Censer » Used for offering incense
Fire » Sacred » Incense burned with
Holy of holies » The high priest » Offered incense in
Incense » Uses of
Incense » In making atonement
Incense » Offered » With fire » Altar of burnt-offering
Incense » Offered » By the high priest in the most holy place on the day of atonement
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Leviticus 16:13 (show verse)
"Then he is to place the incense over the fire in the LORD's presence, ensuring that the smoke from the incense covers the Mercy Seat, according to regulation, so he won't die.
Access to God » Typified
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Ceremonies connected with, on the day of atonement
Atonement » Day of » How observed
The day of atonement » Offerings to be made on
Church » Holy
Incense » In making atonement
Incense » Offered » By the high priest in the most holy place on the day of atonement
Mercy-seat » Covered with a cloud of incense on the day of atonement
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Ceremonies connected with, on the day of atonement
Atonement » Day of » How observed
The day of atonement » Offerings to be made on
Church » Holy
Incense » In making atonement
Incense » Offered » By the high priest in the most holy place on the day of atonement
Mercy-seat » Covered with a cloud of incense on the day of atonement
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Leviticus 16:14 (show verse)
He is to take blood from the ox and sprinkle it with his forefinger toward the surface of the Mercy Seat. Then he is to sprinkle the blood on the surface of the Mercy Seat with his forefinger seven times.
Access to God » Typified
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Ceremonies connected with, on the day of atonement
Atonement » Day of » How observed
The day of atonement » Offerings to be made on
Blood » Sacrificial » Of atonement » Sprinkled on the mercy seat
Holy of holies » The high priest » Entered, not without blood of atonement
Mercy-seat » The blood of sacrifices on the day of atonement sprinkled upon and before
Mercy-seat » Sprinkled with blood
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sprinkling » Of blood
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Ceremonies connected with, on the day of atonement
Atonement » Day of » How observed
The day of atonement » Offerings to be made on
Blood » Sacrificial » Of atonement » Sprinkled on the mercy seat
Holy of holies » The high priest » Entered, not without blood of atonement
Mercy-seat » The blood of sacrifices on the day of atonement sprinkled upon and before
Mercy-seat » Sprinkled with blood
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sprinkling » Of blood
Leviticus 16:15 (show verse)
"He is to slaughter the male goat as a sin offering for the people and bring its blood beyond the curtain and do with its blood as he did with the blood of the bull: He is to sprinkle it on the Mercy Seat that is, over the surface of the Mercy Seat.
Access to God » Typified
Animals » Names of » Goats, as offerings
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Ceremonies connected with, on the day of atonement
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Typified
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Atonement » For tabernacle and furniture
The day of atonement » Offerings to be made on
The day of atonement » Atonement made on » For the holy place
Blood » Sacrificial » Of atonement » Sprinkled on the mercy seat
Holy of holies » The high priest » Made atonement for
Holy of holies » The high priest » Entered, not without blood of atonement
Mercy-seat » The blood of sacrifices on the day of atonement sprinkled upon and before
Mercy-seat » Sprinkled with blood
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Tabernacle » Sprinkled with blood
Types » Of the saviour » High priest, typical of the mediatorship
Types of Christ » Atonement, sacrifices offered on the day of
Animals » Names of » Goats, as offerings
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Ceremonies connected with, on the day of atonement
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Typified
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Atonement » For tabernacle and furniture
The day of atonement » Offerings to be made on
The day of atonement » Atonement made on » For the holy place
Blood » Sacrificial » Of atonement » Sprinkled on the mercy seat
Holy of holies » The high priest » Made atonement for
Holy of holies » The high priest » Entered, not without blood of atonement
Mercy-seat » The blood of sacrifices on the day of atonement sprinkled upon and before
Mercy-seat » Sprinkled with blood
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Tabernacle » Sprinkled with blood
Types » Of the saviour » High priest, typical of the mediatorship
Types of Christ » Atonement, sacrifices offered on the day of
Leviticus 16:16 (show verse)
Then he is to make atonement on the sacred place on account of the uncleanness of the Israelis, their transgressions, and all their sins. This is how he is to act in the Tent of Meeting, which will remain with them in the middle of their uncleanness.
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Atonement » For tabernacle and furniture
The day of atonement » Atonement made on » For the holy place
under the law Atonement » Offered for » The holy place
Holy of holies » The high priest » Made atonement for
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Tabernacle » Sprinkled with blood
Types of Christ » Atonement, sacrifices offered on the day of
Atonement » For tabernacle and furniture
The day of atonement » Atonement made on » For the holy place
under the law Atonement » Offered for » The holy place
Holy of holies » The high priest » Made atonement for
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Tabernacle » Sprinkled with blood
Types of Christ » Atonement, sacrifices offered on the day of
Leviticus 16:17 (show verse)
"No person is to be there when he enters the Tent of Meeting to make atonement in the sacred place, until he comes out and has made atonement on account of himself, his household, and the entire assembly of Israel.
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Atonement » For tabernacle and furniture
The day of atonement » Atonement made on » For the whole congregation
under the law Atonement » Offered for » The holy place
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Tabernacle » Sprinkled with blood
Atonement » For tabernacle and furniture
The day of atonement » Atonement made on » For the whole congregation
under the law Atonement » Offered for » The holy place
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Tabernacle » Sprinkled with blood
Leviticus 16:18 (show verse)
When he goes to the altar in the LORD's presence to make atonement for himself, he is to take some of the blood from the bull and the male goat, place it around the horns of the altar,
Altar » Of incense » Uses of
Altar » Of incense » Altar before the lord
Altar of incense » Atonement made for, by the high priest once every year
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Atonement » For tabernacle and furniture
Blood » Sacrificial » Of atonement » Sprinkled on the mercy seat
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Tabernacle » Sprinkled with blood
Altar » Of incense » Altar before the lord
Altar of incense » Atonement made for, by the high priest once every year
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Atonement » For tabernacle and furniture
Blood » Sacrificial » Of atonement » Sprinkled on the mercy seat
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Tabernacle » Sprinkled with blood
Leviticus 16:19 (show verse)
and sprinkle it with the blood on his forefinger seven times, cleansing and sanctifying it from Israel's sins."
Altar of incense » Atonement made for, by the high priest once every year
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Atonement » For tabernacle and furniture
Blood » Sacrificial » Of atonement » Sprinkled on the mercy seat
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Tabernacle » Sprinkled with blood
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Atonement » For tabernacle and furniture
Blood » Sacrificial » Of atonement » Sprinkled on the mercy seat
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Tabernacle » Sprinkled with blood
Leviticus 16:20 (show verse)
"When he has completed making atonement at the sacred place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, then he is to present the live male goat.
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Atonement » For tabernacle and furniture
Holy of holies » The high priest » Made atonement for
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Reconciliation with God » Typified
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Tabernacle » Sprinkled with blood
Types of Christ » Scapegoat
Atonement » For tabernacle and furniture
Holy of holies » The high priest » Made atonement for
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Reconciliation with God » Typified
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Tabernacle » Sprinkled with blood
Types of Christ » Scapegoat
Leviticus 16:21 (show verse)
Aaron is to lay his two hands upon the head of the male goat and confess over it the sins of Israel, all their transgressions, and all their sins, thus placing them on the head of the male goat that he'll then send out to the wilderness by the hand of a man capable of carrying out this task.
Atonement » Day of » How observed
The day of atonement » The sins of the people borne off by the scapegoat on
Confession of sin » Encouraged
Hand » In consecration
hands » Laying on of » In consecration of offerings
hands » Imposition of, used in » Transferring guilt of sacrifices
Imposition of hands » In consecration of offerings
Laying on of hands » In consecration of offerings
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Scapegoat » Sent into the wilderness by the hands of a fit person
Sin » Confession of » Encouraged
Substitution » The offering for the offerer
Types of Christ » Scapegoat
The day of atonement » The sins of the people borne off by the scapegoat on
Confession of sin » Encouraged
Hand » In consecration
hands » Laying on of » In consecration of offerings
hands » Imposition of, used in » Transferring guilt of sacrifices
Imposition of hands » In consecration of offerings
Laying on of hands » In consecration of offerings
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Scapegoat » Sent into the wilderness by the hands of a fit person
Sin » Confession of » Encouraged
Substitution » The offering for the offerer
Types of Christ » Scapegoat
Leviticus 16:22 (show verse)
The male goat will bear on itself all their sins to a solitary land as Aaron sends the goat out to the wilderness.
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Desert » An arid region having only sparse vegetation
hands » Imposition of, used in » Transferring guilt of sacrifices
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Scapegoat » Sent into the wilderness by the hands of a fit person
Substitution » The offering for the offerer
Types of Christ » Scapegoat
Desert » An arid region having only sparse vegetation
hands » Imposition of, used in » Transferring guilt of sacrifices
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Scapegoat » Sent into the wilderness by the hands of a fit person
Substitution » The offering for the offerer
Types of Christ » Scapegoat
Leviticus 16:23 (show verse)
"Then Aaron is to enter the Tent of Meeting, take off his white linen clothes that he had put on when he entered the sacred place, and leave them there.
Leviticus 16:24 (show verse)
He is to wash his body with water at the sacred place and put on his clothes. Then he is to go out and offer a whole burnt offering for himself and a whole burnt offering for the people, thereby making atonement on account of himself and on account of the people.
Ablution » of priests
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Priest » The time of moses » Atonement for
Priest » The time of moses » Ablutions of
Purifications or baptisms » Of high priest on day of atonement
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Scapegoat » Communicated uncleanness to » The high priest
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Priest » The time of moses » Atonement for
Priest » The time of moses » Ablutions of
Purifications or baptisms » Of high priest on day of atonement
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Scapegoat » Communicated uncleanness to » The high priest
Leviticus 16:25 (show verse)
"As to the fat from the burnt offering, he is to incinerate it on the altar.
Leviticus 16:26 (show verse)
The one who sent away the male goat as a scapegoat is to wash his clothes and bathe his body with water. After doing so, he may enter the camp.
Ablution » of priests
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Azazel » The scapegoat
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Ceremonial
Defilement » of priests
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Scapegoat » Communicated uncleanness to » The man who lead him away
Water » Select reading psalm 51 ps 51 » Ceremonial
Atonement » Day of » How observed
Azazel » The scapegoat
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Ceremonial
Defilement » of priests
Offerings » Ordinance relating to the scapegoat
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Scapegoat » Communicated uncleanness to » The man who lead him away
Water » Select reading psalm 51 ps 51 » Ceremonial
Leviticus 16:27 (show verse)
"The bull for the sin offering and the male goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought into the sacred place, are to be taken outside the camp. Their skin, meat, and offal are to be incinerated.
Leviticus 16:28 (show verse)
The one who burns them is to wash his clothes and bathe his body with water. After doing so, he may enter the camp."
Leviticus 16:29 (show verse)
"This is to be a perpetual statute for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month, you (including both the native born and the resident alien) are to humble yourselves by not doing any work,
Leviticus 16:30 (show verse)
because on that day, atonement will be made for you to cleanse you from all your sins. You are to be clean in the LORD's presence.
Leviticus 16:31 (show verse)
It's the Sabbath of all Sabbaths for you, so humble yourselves. This is to be a perpetual statute.
Leviticus 16:32 (show verse)
The priest who has been anointed and consecrated to be priest after his father is to make the atonement. He is to put on the sacred linen clothing
Leviticus 16:33 (show verse)
and make atonement for the sacred sanctuary, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar where atonement is carried out. He is also to make atonement for the priests and the people of the entire assembly.
Leviticus 16:34 (show verse)
This will be a perpetual statute for you as you make atonement once a year for the Israelis on account of all their sins." So Moses did just as the LORD had commanded him.