Leviticus 16:16 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remainethc among them in the midst of their uncleanness. ”

• Leviticus 16:16 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

  It is important, in reference to the meaning of the day of atonement, to observe the order of the rites as they are described in these verses. Leviticus 16:12 A censer - See Exodus 25:38...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

  And he shall make an atonement for the holy [place], because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

  Leviticus 16. The Day of Atonement (see p. 104). The introduction ( Leviticus 16:1 ) shows, by its reference to Leviticus 10:1-7 , that Leviticus 16 originally followed Leviticus 10:7 ; i.e. af...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

  16. And he shall make an atonement for the holy place. The cleansing of the sanctuary might seem absurd, as if it were in man’s power to pollute what God Himself had consecrated; for we know...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

  And he shall make an atonement for the holy place , because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

  Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that is for the people, and bring his blood within the vail, and do with that blood as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it upon...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

  Make an atonement for the holy place. — The transgressions of the Israelites during the year not only defiled them, but also drew defilement upon the very sanctuary with its utensils, which was pit...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

  THE GREAT DAY OF ATONEMENT Leviticus 16:1-34 IN the first verse of chapter 16, which ordains the ceremonial for the great annual day of atonement, we are told that this ordinance was delivered...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

  the Scapegoat Leviticus 16:15-34 The loneliness of the high priest, Leviticus 16:17 ; the sprinkling of blood within the veil upon the mercy seat, Leviticus 16:16 ; the fragrant incense, embl...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

  The great Day of Atonement was perhaps the most important of the whole year in the Hebrew economy. On that day provision was made for dealing with the whole question of sin as known and unknown. When...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

  The same ceremony for the people as for himself, implied the universal taint of corruption; both alike in priest and people. It is nothing short of the blood of JESUS CHRIST, that cleanseth from all...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

  And he shall make an atonement for the holy [place] ,.... Even the holy of holies, as Aben Ezra interprets it, into which the high priest entered with blood for that purpose; the Targum of Jonathan...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

  And he shall make an atonement for the holy [place], because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

  Because of the uncleanness of Israel For though the people did not enter into that place, yet their sins entered thither, and would have hindered the effects of the high-priest's mediation on their...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

  THE GREAT DAY OF ATONEMENT (vv. 1-34) This is a chapter of central importance in the book of Leviticus. It forms a basis for, and is explained in, the epistle to the Hebrews. Aaron's two sons had...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

        15 Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that is for the people, and bring his blood within the vail, and do with that blood as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

  An atonement for the holy place; of which see below, Leviticus 16:19,20 Exo 29:36 Leviticus 8:15 Hebrews 9:13 . Because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel; for though the people...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

  “And he shall make atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleannesses of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions, even all their sins, and so shall he do for the tent of m...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

  The Great Day of Atonement SUGGESTIVE READINGS Leviticus 16:2 .—Come not at all times into the holy place within the veil. It was but natural that the solemn judgment which befel Nadab and Abihu...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Scofield Reference Notes

  atonement ( See Scofield) - ( Exodus 29:33 ).

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

  Leviticus 16:1-2 . And the LORD spake unto Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they offered before the LORD, and died; and the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, t...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

  Leviticus 16:3 . A young bullock and a ram. It appears from Numbers 28:29-30 , that seven lambs and a he-goat were added to the sacrifice, and perhaps a thousand victims from individuals. Levit...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - The Biblical Illustrator

  Make an atonement. The annual atonement Before Adam transgressed he lived in communion with God, but after he had broken the covenant he could have no more familiar fellowship with God. Under t...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

  PART III . SECTION II . EXPOSITION THE CEREMONIAL PURIFICATION OF THE WHOLE CONGREGATION ON THE GREAT DAY OF ATONEMENT . This chapter, containing the account of...

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• Leviticus 16:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

  The offerings for the People

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

  Exodus 29:36 ; Exodus 29:37 ; Ezekiel 45:18 ; Ezekiel 45:19 ; Hebrews 9:22 ; Hebrews 9:23 ; John 14:3 ; Leviticus 16:18 ; Leviticus 8:15

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• Leviticus 16:16 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

  Because of the uncleannesses of Israel — For though the people did not enter into that place, yet their sins entered thither, and would hinder the effects of the high — priest's mediation on their...

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