Leviticus 16:11

King James Version:

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And Aaron shall bring the bullock of the sin offering, which [is] for himself, and shall make an atonement for himself, and for his house, and shall kill the bullock of the sin offering which [is] for himself:

Complete Jewish Bible:

"Aharon is to present the bull of the sin offering for himself; he will make atonement for himself and his household; he is to slaughter the bull of the sin offering which is for himself.

Berean Standard Bible:

When Aaron presents the bull for his sin offering and makes atonement for himself and his household, he is to slaughter the bull for his own sin offering.

American Standard Version:

And Aaron shall present the bullock of the sin-offering, which is for himself, and shall make atonement for himself, and for his house, and shall kill the bullock of the sin-offering which is for himself.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Aaron^{H175} shall bring^{H7126} the bullock^{H6499} of the sin offering^{H2403}, which is for himself, and shall make an atonement^{H3722} for himself, and for his house^{H1004}, and shall kill^{H7819} the bullock^{H6499} of the sin offering^{H2403} which is for himself:

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Commentary for Leviticus 16:11

Leviticus 16:11 is a verse set within the context of the Israelite Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), one of the most sacred days in the Jewish calendar. This day was designed to deal with the sins of the nation and to cleanse the Tabernacle (and later the Temple) from the defilement caused by the people's transgressions. The verse specifically addresses the role of Aaron, the high priest, in the rituals of this day.

In the verse, Aaron is instructed to bring a bull as a sin offering for himself. This highlights the principle that before one can intercede for others, they must first deal with their own sin. The high priest, though a mediator between God and the people, was not exempt from the need for personal atonement. By making atonement for himself and his household first, Aaron sets an example of humility and acknowledges his own need for forgiveness. The act of killing the bullock, the sin offering, symbolizes the consequence of sin and the need for a substitutionary sacrifice to reconcile with God.

The themes present in this verse include the holiness of God, the seriousness of sin, the necessity of atonement, and the idea of representation—Aaron acting not only for himself but also for his family. Historically, this passage reflects the intricate sacrificial system established by God through Moses to maintain the covenant relationship between God and His people. It also prefigures the New Testament concept of Jesus Christ as the ultimate high priest who offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for all people, thus fulfilling the requirements of the law and providing a means of atonement that goes beyond the temporary solutions of the Old Testament sacrificial system.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H175
   There are 480 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַהֲרוֹן
   Transliteration: ʼAhărôwn
   Pronunciation: a-har-one'
   Description: of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses; Aaron.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7126
   There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָרַב
   Transliteration: qârab
   Pronunciation: kaw-rab'
   Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6499
   There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פַּר
   Transliteration: par
   Pronunciation: par
   Description: or פָּר; from פָּרַר; a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof); ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox.
   
4. Strong's Number: H2403
   There are 272 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חַטָּאָה
   Transliteration: chaṭṭâʼâh
   Pronunciation: khat-taw-aw'
   Description: or חַטָּאת; from חָטָא; an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender; punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering).
   
5. Strong's Number: H3722
   There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כָּפַר
   Transliteration: kâphar
   Pronunciation: kaw-far'
   Description: a primitive root; to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel; appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation).
   
6. Strong's Number: H1004
   There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בַּיִת
   Transliteration: bayith
   Pronunciation: bah'-yith
   Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).
   
7. Strong's Number: H7819
   There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁחַט
   Transliteration: shâchaṭ
   Pronunciation: shaw-khat'
   Description: a primitive root; to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre); kill, offer, shoot out, slay, slaughter.