Leviticus 16:32
New International Version
The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest is to make atonement. He is to put on the sacred linen garments

New Living Translation
In future generations, the purification ceremony will be performed by the priest who has been anointed and ordained to serve as high priest in place of his ancestor Aaron. He will put on the holy linen garments

English Standard Version
And the priest who is anointed and consecrated as priest in his father’s place shall make atonement, wearing the holy linen garments.

Berean Standard Bible
The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest shall make atonement. He will put on the sacred linen garments

King James Bible
And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest's office in his father's stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, even the holy garments:

New King James Version
And the priest, who is anointed and consecrated to minister as priest in his father’s place, shall make atonement, and put on the linen clothes, the holy garments;

New American Standard Bible
So the priest who is anointed and ordained to serve as priest in his father’s place shall make atonement: he shall put on the linen garments, the holy garments,

NASB 1995
“So the priest who is anointed and ordained to serve as priest in his father’s place shall make atonement: he shall thus put on the linen garments, the holy garments,

NASB 1977
“So the priest who is anointed and ordained to serve as priest in his father’s place shall make atonement: he shall thus put on the linen garments, the holy garments,

Legacy Standard Bible
So the priest who is anointed and ordained to minister as a priest in his father’s place shall make atonement: he shall thus put on the linen garments, the holy garments,

Amplified Bible
So the priest who is anointed and ordained to serve and minister as priest in his father’s place shall make atonement: he shall wear the holy linen garments,

Christian Standard Bible
The priest who is anointed and ordained to serve as high priest in place of his father will make atonement. He will put on the linen garments, the holy garments,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priest who is anointed and ordained to serve as high priest in place of his father will make atonement. He will put on the linen garments, the holy garments,

American Standard Version
And the priest, who shall be anointed and who shall be consecrated to be priest in his father's stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen garments, even the holy garments:

Contemporary English Version
The high priest must offer the sacrifices for cleansing from sin, while wearing the sacred linen clothes.

English Revised Version
And the priest, who shall be anointed and who shall be consecrated to be priest in his father's stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen garments, even the holy garments:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The priest who is anointed and ordained to serve as chief priest in his father's place will pay for sins. He will put on the holy linen clothes

Good News Translation
The High Priest, properly ordained and consecrated to succeed his father, is to perform the ritual of purification. He shall put on the priestly garments

International Standard Version
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

Majority Standard Bible
The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest shall make atonement. He will put on the sacred linen garments

NET Bible
"The priest who is anointed and ordained to act as high priest in place of his father is to make atonement. He is to put on the linen garments, the holy garments,

New Heart English Bible
The priest, who is anointed and who is consecrated to be priest in his father's place, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen garments, even the holy garments.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priest whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest's office in his father's stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, even the holy garments:

World English Bible
The priest, who is anointed and who is consecrated to be priest in his father’s place, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen garments, even the holy garments.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the priest whom he anoints, and whose hand he consecrates to act as priest instead of his father, has made atonement, and has put on the linen garments, the holy garments;

Young's Literal Translation
'And the priest whom he doth anoint, and whose hand he doth consecrate to act as priest instead of his father, hath made atonement, and hath put on the linen garments, the holy garments;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest expiated whom he shall anoint and whose hand he shall fill, to be priest instead of his father: and he put on the garments of linen of the holy place.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the priest that is anointed, and whose hands are consecrated to do the office of the priesthood in his father's stead, shall make atonement; and he shall be vested with the linen robe and the holy vestments,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the priest who has been anointed, and whose hands have been consecrated to exercise the priesthood in the place of his father, shall make atonement. And he shall be clothed with the linen robe and the holy vestments.

New American Bible
This atonement is to be made by the priest who has been anointed and ordained to the priesthood in succession to his father. He shall wear the linen garments, the sacred vestments,

New Revised Standard Version
The priest who is anointed and consecrated as priest in his father’s place shall make atonement, wearing the linen vestments, the holy vestments.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest who shall be anointed and who is consecrated to minister in the priest's office in his father's stead shall make the atonement and shall put on the linen clothes, even the holy garments;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest who is anointed and who consecrated his hands to serve after his father shall atone, and he shall put on clothing of fine white linen and garments of holiness:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the priest, who shall be anointed and who shall be consecrated to be priest in his father's stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen garments, even the holy garments.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The priest whomsoever they shall anoint shall make atonement, and whomsoever they shall consecrate to exercise the priestly office after his father; and he shall put on the linen robe, the holy garment.

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Context
The Day of Atonement
31It is a Sabbath of complete rest for you, that you may humble yourselves; it is a permanent statute. 32The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest shall make atonement. He will put on the sacred linen garments 33and make atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, and for the priests and all the people of the assembly.…

Cross References
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.

Hebrews 9:25
Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own.

Hebrews 7:27
Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.

Hebrews 5:1-3
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 9:24
For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

Hebrews 10:19-22
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, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ...

Hebrews 9:14
how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Hebrews 10:1-4
For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. / If it could, would not the offerings have ceased? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt the guilt of their sins. / Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, ...

Hebrews 9:28
so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.

Exodus 29:29-30
The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them. / The son who succeeds him as priest and enters the Tent of Meeting to minister in the Holy Place must wear them for seven days.

Exodus 28:41
After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests.

Numbers 20:26-28
Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.” / So Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation. / After Moses had removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain.

Numbers 35:25
The assembly is to protect the manslayer from the hand of the avenger of blood. Then the assembly will return him to the city of refuge to which he fled, and he must live there until the death of the high priest, who was anointed with the holy oil.

Exodus 40:13-15
And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. / Anoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may also serve Me as priests. Their anointing will qualify them for a permanent priesthood throughout their generations.”


Treasury of Scripture

And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest's office in his father's stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, even the holy garments:

the priest

Leviticus 4:3,5,16
If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering…

consecrate [heb] fill his hand

Exodus 29:9
And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons.

to minister

Exodus 29:29,30
And the holy garments of Aaron shall be his sons' after him, to be anointed therein, and to be consecrated in them…

Numbers 20:26-28
And strip Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son: and Aaron shall be gathered unto his people, and shall die there…

put on the linen

Leviticus 16:4
He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen girdle, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: these are holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and so put them on.

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Leviticus 16
1. how the high priest must enter into the holy place
11. The sin offering for himself
15. The sin offering for the people
20. The scapegoat
29. The yearly feast of the expiations














The priest who is anointed
The Hebrew word for "anointed" is "mashach," which signifies being consecrated or set apart for a holy purpose. In the context of Leviticus, the anointing of the priest symbolizes the divine selection and empowerment by God to perform sacred duties. This anointing is not merely a ritual but a profound spiritual act that signifies the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people. The anointing oil, often a blend of myrrh, cinnamon, and other spices, represents the Holy Spirit's presence and blessing upon the priest's ministry.

and ordained
The term "ordained" in Hebrew is "male," meaning to fill or fulfill. This implies that the priest is not only chosen but also equipped and fully prepared to carry out his responsibilities. The ordination process involves a series of rituals that include sacrifices and offerings, symbolizing the priest's dedication and readiness to serve God and the community. Historically, this ordination underscores the continuity and stability of the priestly office, ensuring that the spiritual needs of the Israelites are consistently met.

to succeed his father as high priest
This phrase highlights the hereditary nature of the high priesthood within the Levitical line, specifically the descendants of Aaron. The succession from father to son ensures the preservation of sacred traditions and the passing down of spiritual wisdom and leadership. This continuity is crucial for maintaining the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The high priest serves as a vital link, representing the people before God and God to the people, emphasizing the importance of faithful and godly leadership.

is to make atonement
The Hebrew word for "atonement" is "kaphar," which means to cover or to reconcile. The high priest's role in making atonement is central to the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) rituals, where he enters the Holy of Holies to offer sacrifices for the sins of the people. This act of atonement is a profound expression of God's mercy and forgiveness, pointing forward to the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ on the cross. It underscores the necessity of repentance and the grace available through sacrificial offerings.

He will put on the sacred linen garments
The sacred linen garments, described in detail in Exodus 28, are symbolic of purity and holiness. The Hebrew word for "sacred" is "qodesh," meaning set apart or holy. These garments distinguish the high priest from the ordinary priests and the people, signifying his unique role in the divine service. The linen material represents purity and simplicity, reflecting the priest's need to approach God with a pure heart and humble spirit. The donning of these garments is a reminder of the sanctity required in the presence of God and the reverence due to His holy name.

(32) And the priest, whom he shall anoint.--Better, And the priest who shall be anointed. Not only is Aaron to make atonement on this occasion, but, in future, the priest who shall be consecrated by the proper authorities as his successor to the pontificate shall perform this act of expiation on the Day of Atonement.

And whom he shall consecrate.--Better, and who shall be consecrated. According to the canonical interpretation which obtained during the second Temple, this clause makes the hereditary right to the high priesthood conditional. Unlike property, which descends to the heirs unconditionally, the son of the high priest can only succeed his father if he is morally and physically blameless. The decision upon these points was vested in the community, represented by their elders--the Sanhedrin--who pronounced whether the heir apparent was qualified or disqualified to step into the office of pontiff, and who appointed the delegates to anoint and invest the new high priest with the insignia of his functions.

And shall put on the linen clothes.--Better, and shall put on the linen garments, as it is rendered in the Authorised Version in Leviticus 16:23. This phrase only occurs twice, and in this very section. To render it by two different expressions within so short a space is almost equivalent to depriving it of its identity. Now the priest who has thus been deemed worthy to succeed to this high office is to put on the holy white garments on the Day of Atonement.

Verses 32, 33. - That there may be no mistake, it is specifically enjoined that not only Aaron, but the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate - meaning, the high priest that shall be anointed, and shall be consecrated - to minister in the priest's office in his father's stead - that is, to succeed from time to time to the high priesthood - shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, even the holy garments. Again it may be noticed that the white robes are termed, not the penitential, but the holy, garments.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The priest
הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

who
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

is anointed
יִמְשַׁ֣ח (yim·šaḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4886: To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint

and ordained
יְמַלֵּא֙ (yə·mal·lê)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

to succeed
לְכַהֵ֖ן (lə·ḵa·hên)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3547: To officiate as a, priest, to put on regalia

his father {as high priest}
אָבִ֑יו (’ā·ḇîw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

shall make atonement.
וְכִפֶּ֨ר (wə·ḵip·per)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3722: To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel

He will put on
וְלָבַ֛שׁ (wə·lā·ḇaš)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe

the sacred
הַקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃ (haq·qō·ḏeš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

linen
הַבָּ֖ד (hab·bāḏ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 906: Flaxen thread, yarn, a linen garment

garments
בִּגְדֵ֥י (biḡ·ḏê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage


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