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 did not enter into that place, yet their sins entered thither, and would hinder the effects of the high priest's mediation on their behalf, if God was not reconciled to them. In the midst of their uncleanness; encompassed with their sins, being in the midst of a sinful people, who defile not themselves only, but also God's sanctuary, as God complains, Ezekiel 23:38,39.
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Leviticus 16:16
16 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.