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and he shall put the incense on the fire before Yahweh, that the cloud of the incense may cover the mercy seat that is on the testimony, that he not die:
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A Cloud for Protection
Commentators explain that the cloud of incense served a vital, practical purpose: it veiled the brilliant glory of God dwelling above the mercy seat. This protected the high priest from being consumed by God's raw holiness, underscoring that approaching God required careful, divine provision so that the priest would 'not die.'
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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.
19th Century
Anglican
And he shall put the incense. —The high priest now threw the incense upon the coals in the censer, in the Holy of Holies.…
Baptist
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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 …
