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Leviticus 16

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Leviticus 16:2 [1] The high priest was permitted to enter the Most Holy Place only once a year. The Day of Atonement was the most sacred of all the festivals and the prescribed purpose of this inclusive sacrifice was to atone for the sins of both the nation and the individual believer, and in this way reconcile God's chosen people to Himself. Only by carefully following all of God's instructions, could the high priest enter God's presence and live.
Leviticus 16:2 [1] The high priest was permitted to enter the Most Holy Place only once a year. The Day of Atonement was the most sacred of all the festivals and the prescribed purpose of this inclusive sacrifice was to atone for the sins of both the nation and the individual believer, and in this way reconcile God's chosen people to Himself. Only by carefully following all of God's instructions, could the high priest enter God's presence and live.
Leviticus 16:2 [2] Lit propitiatory.
Leviticus 16:2 [2] Lit propitiatory.
Leviticus 16:8 [3] Lit goat of removal, or else a name, Heb: Azazel. This goat's release (v 10) symbolized the carrying away of Israel's sin.
Leviticus 16:8 [3] Lit goat of removal, or else a name, Heb: Azazel. This goat's release (v 10) symbolized the carrying away of Israel's sin.
Leviticus 16:29 [4] It is assumed by many that humbling oneself is a reference to fasting, but if so, there is no reason to limit the idea to that. The rabbis taught that it was forbidden to eat, drink, wash, anoint oneself (with oil for the hair), put on footwear, or have marital relations. Fasting was defined as eating less than the volume of a large date and drinking less than a mouthful of liquid.
Leviticus 16:29 [4] It is assumed by many that humbling oneself is a reference to fasting, but if so, there is no reason to limit the idea to that. The rabbis taught that it was forbidden to eat, drink, wash, anoint oneself (with oil for the hair), put on footwear, or have marital relations. Fasting was defined as eating less than the volume of a large date and drinking less than a mouthful of liquid.
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