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.

And he shall put the incense. —The high priest now threw the incense upon the coals in the censer, in the Holy of Holies.…

This was his first entrance within the veil, with holy incense to denote the acceptance which Christ has with God, though he is always well-beloved…

And he shall put the incense upon the fire before the Lord ,
&c.] Both the incense and burning coals of fire being carried wit…

Without entering into the particulars of the sacrifices on the great Day of Atonement, we may note that it was to be a statute forever, until that …