Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In this way he will make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the uncleanness and rebellion of the Israelites, whatever their sins have been. He is to do the same for the tent of meeting, which is among them in the midst of their uncleanness. New Living Translation Through this process, he will purify the Most Holy Place, and he will do the same for the entire Tabernacle, because of the defiling sin and rebellion of the Israelites. English Standard Version Thus he shall make atonement for the Holy Place, because of the uncleannesses of the people of Israel and because of their transgressions, all their sins. And so he shall do for the tent of meeting, which dwells with them in the midst of their uncleannesses. Berean Standard Bible So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting which abides among them in the midst of their impurities. Berean Literal Bible And he shall make atonement upon the Holy Place from the uncleannesses of the sons of Israel and from their transgressions, for all their sins; and thus he shall do for the Tent of Meeting, the one dwelling with them in the midst of their uncleannesses. King James 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 of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. New King James Version So he shall make atonement for the Holy Place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions, for all their sins; and so he shall do for the tabernacle of meeting which remains among them in the midst of their uncleanness. New American Standard Bible He shall make atonement for the Holy Place, because of the impurities of the sons of Israel and because of their unlawful acts regarding all their sins; and he shall do so for the tent of meeting which remains with them in the midst of their impurities. NASB 1995 “He shall make atonement for the holy place, because of the impurities of the sons of Israel and because of their transgressions in regard to all their sins; and thus he shall do for the tent of meeting which abides with them in the midst of their impurities. NASB 1977 “And he shall make atonement for the holy place, because of the impurities of the sons of Israel, and because of their transgressions, in regard to all their sins; and thus he shall do for the tent of meeting which abides with them in the midst of their impurities. Legacy Standard Bible So he shall make atonement for the holy place because of the uncleanness of the sons of Israel and because of their transgressions in regard to all their sins; and thus he shall do for the tent of meeting which abides with them in the midst of their uncleanness. Amplified Bible So he shall make atonement for the Holy Place (Holy of Holies) because of the uncleanness and transgressions of the Israelites, for all their sins. He shall also do this for the Tent of Meeting which is among them in the midst of their uncleanness (impurities). Berean Annotated Bible So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites (God prevails) in regard to all their sins. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting which abides among them in the midst of their impurities. Christian Standard Bible He will make atonement for the most holy place in this way for all their sins because of the Israelites’ impurities and rebellious acts. He will do the same for the tent of meeting that remains among them, because it is surrounded by their impurities. Holman Christian Standard Bible He will purify the most holy place in this way for all their sins because of the Israelites’ impurities and rebellious acts. He will do the same for the tent of meeting that remains among them, because it is surrounded by their impurities. American Standard Version 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 meeting, that dwelleth with them in the midst of their uncleannesses. Contemporary English Version By doing this, you will take away the sins that make both the most holy place and the people of Israel unclean. Do the same for the sacred tent, which is here among the people. English Revised Version 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 meeting, that dwelleth with them in the midst of their uncleannesses. GOD'S WORD® Translation So he will make peace with the LORD for all the sins the Israelites committed against the holy place. These sins happened because the Israelites were unclean and because they committed rebellious acts. He will do the same for the tent of meeting which is among an unclean people. Good News Translation In this way he will perform the ritual to purify the Most Holy Place from the uncleanness of the people of Israel and from all their sins. He must do this to the Tent, because it stands in the middle of the camp, which is ritually unclean. International Standard Version 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. NET Bible So he is to make atonement for the holy place from the impurities of the Israelites and from their transgressions with regard to all their sins, and thus he is to do for the Meeting Tent which resides with them in the midst of their impurities. New Heart English Bible and he shall make atonement for the Holy Place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions, even all their sins; and so he shall do for the Tent of Meeting, that dwells with them in the midst of their uncleanness. Webster's Bible Translation 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 remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting which abides among them in the midst of their impurities. World English Bible He shall make atonement for the Holy Place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions, even all their sins; and so he shall do for the Tent of Meeting that dwells with them in the middle of their uncleanness. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has made atonement for the holy place because of the uncleanness of the sons of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins; and so he does for the Tent of Meeting which is dwelling with them in the midst of their uncleannesses. Berean Literal Bible And he shall make atonement upon the Holy Place from the uncleannesses of the sons of Israel and from their transgressions, for all their sins; and thus he shall do for the Tent of Meeting, the one dwelling with them in the midst of their uncleannesses. Young's Literal Translation and he hath made atonement for the sanctuary because of the uncleanness of the sons of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins; and so he doth for the tent of meeting which is tabernacling with them in the midst of their uncleannesses. Smith's Literal Translation And he expiated for the holy place from the uncleanness of the sons of Israel, and from their transgression for all their sins: and so shall he do for the tent of appointment, dwelling with them in the midst of their uncleanness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd may expiate the sanctuary from the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and from their transgressions, and all their sins. According to this rite shall he do to the tabernacle of the testimony, which is fixed among them in the midst of the filth of their habitation. Catholic Public Domain Version and so that he may expiate the Sanctuary from the uncleanness of the sons of Israel, and from their prevarications and every one of their sins. According to this rite, he shall act toward the tabernacle of the testimony, which is fixed among them in the midst of the filth of their habitation. New American Bible Thus he shall purge the inner sanctuary of all the Israelites’ impurities and trespasses, including all their sins. He shall do the same for the tent of meeting, which is set up among them in the midst of their uncleanness. New Revised Standard Version Thus he shall make atonement for the sanctuary, because of the uncleannesses of the people of Israel, and because of their transgressions, all their sins; and so he shall do for the tent of meeting, which remains with them in the midst of their uncleannesses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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 which remains among them in the midst of their uncleanness. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall make atonement for the holy place from the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and from their evil and from all of their sins, and thus he shall do for the Time Tent that remains with them in their uncleanness. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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 meeting, that dwelleth with them in the midst of their uncleannesses. Brenton Septuagint Translation and he shall make atonement for the sanctuary on account of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and for their trespasses in the matter of all their sins; and thus shall he do to the tabernacle of witness established among them in the midst of their uncleanness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sin Offering for the People15Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it. 16So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting which abides among them, because it is surrounded by their impurities. 17No one may be in the Tent of Meeting from the time Aaron goes in to make atonement in the Most Holy Place until he leaves, after he has made atonement for himself, his household, and the whole assembly of Israel.… Cross References So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place 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 9:11-12 But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites Leviticus 15:31 You must keep the children of Israel separate from their uncleanness, so that they do not die by defiling My tabernacle, which is among them. Numbers 15:30-31 But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people. / He shall certainly be cut off, because he has despised the word of the LORD and broken His commandment; his guilt remains on him.” Deuteronomy 9:24 You have been rebelling against the LORD since the day I came to know you. in regard to all their sins. Hebrews 2:17 For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people. Psalm 103:3 He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, Isaiah 53:6 We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting Hebrews 9:21-23 In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship. / According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. / So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. Exodus 40:9-11 Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. / Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them. Leviticus 8:10-11 Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. which abides among them in the midst of their impurities. Numbers 5:3 You must send away male and female alike; send them outside the camp so they will not defile their camp, where I dwell among them.” Exodus 29:45-46 Then I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God. / And they will know that I am the LORD their God, who brought them out of the land of Egypt so that I might dwell among them. I am the LORD their God. Leviticus 26:11-12 And I will make My dwelling place among you, and My soul will not despise you. / I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be My people. Hebrews 9:22 According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 10:19-20 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, Treasury of Scripture 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 remains among them in the middle of their uncleanness. an atonement Leviticus 16:18 And he shall go out unto the altar that is before the LORD, and make an atonement for it; and shall take of the blood of the bullock, and of the blood of the goat, and put it upon the horns of the altar round about. Leviticus 8:15 And he slew it; and Moses took the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar round about with his finger, and purified the altar, and poured the blood at the bottom of the altar, and sanctified it, to make reconciliation upon it. Exodus 29:36,37 And thou shalt offer every day a bullock for a sin offering for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it… remaineth [heb] dwelleth Jump to Previous Abides Atonement Children Congregation Dwelleth Dwells Free Holy Impurities Israel Israelites Meeting Midst Rebellion Regard Sins Tabernacle Tent Transgressions Unclean Uncleanness Uncleannesses Way WhateverJump to Next Abides Atonement Children Congregation Dwelleth Dwells Free Holy Impurities Israel Israelites Meeting Midst Rebellion Regard Sins Tabernacle Tent Transgressions Unclean Uncleanness Uncleannesses Way WhateverLeviticus 16 1. how the high priest must enter into the holy place11. The sin offering for himself 15. The sin offering for the people 20. The scapegoat 29. The yearly feast of the expiations So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place The Most Holy Place, or Holy of Holies, was the innermost and most sacred area of the Tabernacle, later the Temple, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. Only the high priest could enter this space, and only once a year on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). This act of atonement was necessary to cleanse the sanctuary from the defilement caused by the sins of the people. The high priest's actions prefigure the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ, who entered the heavenly sanctuary once for all, as described in Hebrews 9:11-12. because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting which abides among them in the midst of their impurities Persons / Places / Events 1. High PriestThe central figure in the Day of Atonement rituals, responsible for making atonement for the people of Israel. 2. Most Holy Place The innermost part of the Tabernacle, where God's presence dwelt, and where the High Priest entered once a year to make atonement. 3. Israelites The people of God, whose sins and impurities necessitated the atonement process. 4. Tent of Meeting The Tabernacle, a portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. 5. Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) An annual event where the High Priest made atonement for the sins of the people and the sanctuary. Teaching Points The Necessity of AtonementSin creates a barrier between humanity and God, necessitating a means of reconciliation. The Day of Atonement foreshadows the ultimate atonement through Christ. The Holiness of God God's holiness requires that the place of His dwelling be purified from the impurities of the people. This underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for holiness in our lives. The Role of the Mediator The High Priest serves as a mediator between God and the people, pointing to Jesus Christ as our ultimate High Priest who intercedes on our behalf. The Community Impact of Sin The impurities and sins of the Israelites affected the entire community and the sanctuary, reminding us that our sins have broader implications beyond ourselves. The Call to Repentance and Cleansing Just as the Israelites needed atonement, we are called to seek forgiveness and cleansing through Christ, maintaining a pure relationship with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 16:16?2. How does Leviticus 16:16 highlight the need for atonement in our lives? 3. What does "uncleanness and rebellion" teach about sin's impact on our relationship with God? 4. How does Leviticus 16:16 connect to Christ's atoning sacrifice in the New Testament? 5. In what ways can we seek personal atonement and purification today? 6. How can understanding Leviticus 16:16 deepen our appreciation for Jesus' role as High Priest? 7. What is the significance of atonement in Leviticus 16:16 for modern believers? 8. How does Leviticus 16:16 relate to the concept of sin and impurity? 9. Why was the Most Holy Place purified in Leviticus 16:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 16? 11. Who or what is the figure Azazel in mythology? 12. Why does the text portray God’s holiness (Psalm 5:4) as incompatible with sin if elsewhere God dwells among imperfect people? 13. Why does Deuteronomy 27:4 specify Mount Ebal for the altar instead of Mount Gerizim, and is there any historical or textual contradiction behind this location? 14. How does Leviticus 16:29-31 align with later New Testament teachings that suggest Jesus' sacrifice replaces the need for repeated atonement rituals? What Does Leviticus 16:16 Mean So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place• The high priest enters the innermost room only once a year, carrying sacrificial blood (Leviticus 16:11–15). • Hebrews 9:7–8 explains this action as a shadow pointing forward to Christ’s once-for-all entry into the heavenly sanctuary. • Atonement is not symbolic alone; God declares the Most Holy Place literally cleansed so fellowship can continue (Exodus 25:22). because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites • “Impurities” cover ritual uncleanness—everything from bodily discharges to contact with death (Leviticus 15; Numbers 19:11-13). • “Rebellious acts” reach deeper, describing deliberate disobedience (Numbers 15:30-31). • Isaiah 64:6 and Romans 3:23 echo the same verdict: even God’s covenant people accumulate defilement that must be removed. in regard to all their sins • Nothing is left outside the scope—every known and unknown offense is addressed (Leviticus 4:20; 5:13). • Psalm 103:12 celebrates the result: sins are carried “as far as the east is from the west.” • Hebrews 10:11-14 contrasts the yearly repetition here with Christ’s single sacrifice that perfects forever those who are being sanctified. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting • The holy place, altar, and furnishings are also sprinkled, showing that sin contaminates every sphere touched by the people (Leviticus 16:16-19). • Exodus 29:43-46 stresses that God meets Israel there; therefore the whole tent must mirror His holiness. • Hebrews 8:5 reminds us the earthly tent is a copy of heavenly realities, so its cleansing teaches about God’s greater dwelling. which abides among them in the midst of their impurities • Astonishing mercy: God chooses to dwell with a people still wrestling with sin (Leviticus 26:11-13). • John 1:14 reveals the ultimate fulfillment—“The Word became flesh and tabernacled among us.” • 2 Corinthians 6:16 and Revelation 21:3 carry the promise forward to the new creation, where God’s presence finally rests with a fully purified people. summary Leviticus 16:16 declares that sin truly defiles both people and the very ground of their worship, yet God Himself provides the means of cleansing through atoning blood. The yearly rite points beyond itself to Jesus, whose sacrifice reaches every impurity and rebellion, purifies God’s dwelling, and secures His unbroken presence among His redeemed people. (16) 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 pitched in the midst of them. For this purpose the high priest during the second Temple thoroughly mixed the blood of the bullock with that of the goat, and went out into the Holy place which he inspected first.And so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation.--Better, and so shall he do for the tent of meeting. He next cleansed by the same process the tent of meeting, or the court of the sanctuary, where the Israelites were usually admitted; that is, the high priest sprinkled the court and the altar of burnt offering which was in it eight times with the mingled blood of the bullock and goat. Verse 16. - The two sprinklings, first with the bullock's blood, then with the goat's blood, on the front of the ark and on the ground before it, effected the symbolical atonement which was required annually even for the holy of holies because it was pitched in the midst of sinful men. There remained the outer chamber of the tabernacle and the altar of burnt sacrifice to be atoned for. Accordingly, the high priest proceeds to do so for the tabernacle of the congregation, that is, to make a similar atonement by similar means outside the vail as he had made inside it. He would therefore have made one sprinkling with the blood upon the vail, and seven sprinklings before it, after which he placed the blood upon the horns of the altar of incense, according to the command given in Exodus 30:10. In later times it became customary also to sprinkle the top of the altar of incense seven times.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So he shall make atonementוְכִפֶּ֣ר (wə·ḵip·per) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3722: To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the Most Holy Place הַקֹּ֗דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity because of the impurities מִטֻּמְאֹת֙ (miṭ·ṭum·’ōṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 2932: Religious impurity and rebellious acts וּמִפִּשְׁעֵיהֶ֖ם (ū·mip·piš·‘ê·hem) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6588: Transgression of the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son in regard to all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their sins. חַטֹּאתָ֑ם (ḥaṭ·ṭō·ṯām) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender He is to do יַעֲשֶׂה֙ (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make the same וְכֵ֤ן (wə·ḵên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus for the Tent לְאֹ֣הֶל (lə·’ō·hel) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting מוֹעֵ֔ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting which abides הַשֹּׁכֵ֣ן (haš·šō·ḵên) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell among them, אִתָּ֔ם (’it·tām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among because it is surrounded by בְּת֖וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre their impurities. טֻמְאֹתָֽם׃ (ṭum·’ō·ṯām) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2932: Religious impurity Links Leviticus 16:16 NIVLeviticus 16:16 NLT Leviticus 16:16 ESV Leviticus 16:16 NASB Leviticus 16:16 KJV Leviticus 16:16 BibleApps.com Leviticus 16:16 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 16:16 Chinese Bible Leviticus 16:16 French Bible Leviticus 16:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 16:16 And he shall make atonement (Le Lv Lev.) |
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