The day of atonement, or, as it is in the Hebrew, the day of atonements, is called by the rabbis “the day,” and by Luke (probably) “the Fast.” See Acts 27:9. Compare with this chapter Leviticus 23:26.... [ Continue Reading ]
The reference to the death of Nadab and Abihu is a notice of the occasion on which the instructions were given, well calculated to add point and emphasis to the solemn admonition to the high priest in the second verse. The death of his sons Leviticus 10:2, for drawing near to Yahweh in an unauthoriz... [ Continue Reading ]
THE HOLY PLACE WITHIN THE VAIL - See Exodus 26:33; Hebrews 9:3. THE CLOUD - Compare Exodus 16:10 note. THE MERCY SEAT - See Exodus 25:17 note.... [ Continue Reading ]
HOLY PLACE - This name here denotes the sanctuary, the whole sacred enclosure, the court of the tabernacle. The offerings were for Aaron and his sons, supplied by himself.... [ Continue Reading ]
The high priest when he changed his dress on this day was required to bathe himself. In his “golden garments” he had, on this day, and for the previous week, to offer the regular daily sacrifices, and to perform the other sacerdotal duties of the sanctuary, which were usually performed by a common p... [ Continue Reading ]
TAKE OF THE CONGREGATION - i. e. they were to be supplied at the public cost. TWO KIDS OF THE GOATS - This should be, two shaggy he-goats (Leviticus 4:23 note), of the same color, size, and value.... [ Continue Reading ]
SHALL OFFER - Rather, shall present, as in Leviticus 16:7, Leviticus 16:10, etc. The word expresses the formal act of placing the victims in front of the entrance of the tabernacle. FOR HIMSELF, AND FOR HIS HOUSE - i. e. for himself as the high priest and all the common priests. Compare Leviticus 9... [ Continue Reading ]
The two goats formed a single sin-offering, Leviticus 16:5. To bring out the meaning of the sacrifice it was necessary that the act of a living being should be performed after death. See Leviticus 16:22 note. As this could not possibly be visibly set forth with a single victim, two were employed, as... [ Continue Reading ]
ON WHICH THE LOT FELL TO BE THE SCAPEGOAT - Rather, on which the lot ‘for Azazel’ fell. AN ATONEMENT WITH HIM - The goat “for Azazel” was to be considered as taking his part along with the other goat in the great symbol of atonement. FOR A SCAPEGOAT INTO THE WILDERNESS - Rather, “to Azazel, into t... [ Continue Reading ]
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. Leviticus 16:12 A CENSER - See Exodus 25:38 note. THE ALTAR BEFORE THE LORD - i. e. the altar of burnt-offering on which the fire was always burning. Lev... [ Continue Reading ]
Both he who led away the goat, and he who burned the parts of the sin-offerings had to purify themselves. They who went out of the camp during a religious solemnity incurred uncleanness; hence, the need of purification. Leviticus 16:27 SHALL BURN IN THE FIRE - i. e., consume in the fire, not burn... [ Continue Reading ]
SEVENTH MONTH, ON THE TENTH DAY - The month Ethanim or Tisri, as being the seventh in the Sacred year, has been called the sabbatical month. On the first day was celebrated the Feast of Trumpets Leviticus 23:24, the tenth day was the Day of Atonement, and on the fourteenth day the Feast of tabernacl... [ Continue Reading ]
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 the ordinary sacrifices the spiritual truth of atonement, with a fuller acknowledgment of the sinfulness and weakness of man and of the corruptible nature of a... [ Continue Reading ]