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and he shall make atonement for the holy sanctuary; and he shall make atonement for the tent of meeting and for the altar; and he shall make atonement for the priests and for all the people of the assembly.
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A Comprehensive Cleansing
Commentators explain that this verse summarizes the all-encompassing nature of the Day of Atonement. Atonement wasn't just for the people; it was required for the Holy of Holies, the tabernacle, the altar, and the priests. This ritual demonstrates that sin's effects are pervasive, and God's provision for cleansing was meticulously complete, leaving no person or place untouched.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A summary of what was done on the Day of Atonement.
The Day was intended as an occasion for expressing more completely than could be done in…
19th Century
Anglican
And he shall make an atonement. —Like Aaron, the successor to the pontificate is to perform the service of expiation as d…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he shall make an atonement for the holy sanctuary The holy of holies, just in the same manner as Aaron had done,…
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