King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he that burneth them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The person burning them is to wash his clothes and bathe his body in water; afterwards, he may return to the camp.
Berean Standard Bible:
The one who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water, and afterward he may reenter the camp.
American Standard Version:
And he that burneth them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he that burneth{H8313} them shall wash{H3526} his clothes{H899}, and bathe{H7364} his flesh{H1320} in water{H4325}, and afterward{H310} he shall come{H935} into the camp{H4264}.
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Commentary for Leviticus 16:28
1. **Themes:**
- **Purification and Cleanliness:** The verse emphasizes the importance of ritual purity in the Israelite community. The requirement for the person who burns the sacrifices to wash their clothes and bathe signifies the need to remove any ritual impurity before reentering the camp.
- **Holiness and Separation:** The act of washing and bathing serves as a physical demarcation between the sacred duties performed outside the camp (such as burning sacrifices) and the everyday life within the camp, reinforcing the idea that holiness requires separation from the common.
- **Atonement and Sacrifice:** The broader context of Leviticus 16 describes the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), the most solemn holy day for the Israelites. The rituals, including the burning of sacrifices, are part of the process of atonement for the sins of the people.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Cultic Practices of Ancient Israel:** Leviticus is part of the Priestly Code, which outlines the religious and cultic practices of the Israelites during the time of the Tabernacle in the wilderness, and later, the Temple in Jerusalem.
- **Post-Exodus Period:** The book of Leviticus is set after the Exodus from Egypt, when the Israelites are receiving instructions from God through Moses on how to live as a holy nation and worship God properly.
- **Priestly Roles and Responsibilities:** The verse reflects the detailed instructions given to priests regarding their responsibilities in conducting sacrifices and maintaining ritual purity, which was crucial for the spiritual well-being of the community.
In summary, Leviticus 16:28 is situated within the rituals of the Day of Atonement, highlighting themes of purification, holiness, and the need for separation between sacred and profane activities. It reflects the priestly laws and practices of ancient Israel as they sought to maintain a state of ritual purity and proper worship of God.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8313
There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂרַף
Transliteration: sâraph
Pronunciation: saw-raf'
Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, set) on fire; (cause to, make a) burn((-ing), up) kindle, [idiom] utterly. - Strong's Number: H3526
There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּבַס
Transliteration: kâbaç
Pronunciation: kaw-bas'
Description: a primitive root; to trample; hence, to wash (properly, by stamping with the feet), whether literal (including the fulling process) or figurative; fuller, wash(-ing). - Strong's Number: H899
There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֶּגֶד
Transliteration: beged
Pronunciation: behg'-ed
Description: from בָּגַד; a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage; apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. - Strong's Number: H7364
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָחַץ
Transliteration: râchats
Pronunciation: raw-khats'
Description: a primitive root; to lave (the whole or a part of a thing); bathe (self), wash (self). - Strong's Number: H1320
There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּשָׂר
Transliteration: bâsâr
Pronunciation: baw-sawr'
Description: from בָּשַׂר; flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of aman; body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. - Strong's Number: H4325
There are 525 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַיִם
Transliteration: mayim
Pronunciation: mah'-yim
Description: dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen; [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). - Strong's Number: H310
There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחַר
Transliteration: ʼachar
Pronunciation: akh-ar'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H4264
There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַחֲנֶה
Transliteration: machăneh
Pronunciation: makh-an-eh'
Description: from חָנָה; an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sacred courts); army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents.