King James Version:
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And he shall make an atonement for the holy sanctuary, and he shall make an atonement for the tabernacle of the congregation, and for the altar, and he shall make an atonement for the priests, and for all the people of the congregation.
Complete Jewish Bible:
he will make atonement for the Especially Holy Place; he will make atonement for the tent of meeting and the altar; and he will make atonement for the cohanim and for all the people of the community.
Berean Standard Bible:
and make atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, and for the priests and all the people of the assembly.
American Standard Version:
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he shall make an atonement{H3722} for the holy{H6944} sanctuary{H4720}, and he shall make an atonement{H3722} for the tabernacle{H168} of the congregation{H4150}, and for the altar{H4196}, and he shall make an atonement{H3722} for the priests{H3548}, and for all the people{H5971} of the congregation{H6951}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 16:16
- And he shall make an atonement for the holy [place], because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness.
Leviticus 16:6
- And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which [is] for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.
Leviticus 16:24
- And he shall wash his flesh with water in the holy place, and put on his garments, and come forth, and offer his burnt offering, and the burnt offering of the people, and make an atonement for himself, and for the people.
Leviticus 16:18
- And he shall go out unto the altar that [is] before the LORD, and make an atonement for it; and shall take of the blood of the bullock, and of the blood of the goat, and put [it] upon the horns of the altar round about.
Leviticus 16:19
- And he shall sprinkle of the blood upon it with his finger seven times, and cleanse it, and hallow it from the uncleanness of the children of Israel.
Exodus 20:25
- And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it.
Exodus 20:26
- Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.
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Commentary for Leviticus 16:33
1. **Themes:**
- **Atonement:** The central theme of Leviticus 16:33 is atonement, which is the process of making amends or reparation for sin. In the context of this verse, atonement is made to cleanse and purify the places and people associated with worship.
- **Holiness and Purity:** The verse emphasizes the need for holiness within the sanctuary, the tabernacle, the altar, and among the priests and congregation. This reflects the broader biblical theme that God is holy and requires purity in worship and in His people.
- **Mediatorial Role of the Priest:** The actions described in the verse underscore the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people, performing the necessary rituals to restore a right relationship with God.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur):** Leviticus 16 outlines the rituals performed on the Day of Atonement, the most solemn holy day in the Jewish calendar. This day involved a series of sacrifices and rituals to cleanse the tabernacle (and later the temple) and the people from the defilement and sins of the past year.
- **Israelite Priesthood:** The instructions are given to the high priest, who had unique responsibilities on this day. Aaron, the brother of Moses, was the first high priest, and his descendants continued this role.
- **Tabernacle Worship:** The tabernacle was the portable dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. It was the center of worship and the place where God met with His people.
- **Time of Moses:** The book of Leviticus, including this verse, is traditionally attributed to Moses and would have been written during the time of the Exodus (c. 1440–1400 BCE), when the Israelites were receiving God's laws and instructions for worship.
In summary, Leviticus 16:33 reflects the themes of atonement, holiness, and the mediatorial role of the priesthood within the historical context of the Day of Atonement and the tabernacle worship practices of ancient Israel.
*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: 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). - Strong's Number: H6944
There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
Transliteration: qôdesh
Pronunciation: ko'-desh
Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. - Strong's Number: H4720
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִקְדָּשׁ
Transliteration: miqdâsh
Pronunciation: mik-dawsh'
Description: or מִקְּדָשׁ; (Exodus 15:17), from קָדַשׁ; a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum; chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. - Strong's Number: H168
There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹהֶל
Transliteration: ʼôhel
Pronunciation: o'-hel
Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. - Strong's Number: H4150
There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוֹעֵד
Transliteration: môwʻêd
Pronunciation: mo-ade'
Description: or מֹעֵד; or (feminine) מוֹעָדָה; (2 Chronicles 8:13), from יָעַד; properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally ayear; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite purpose); technically the congregation; by extension, the place of meeting; also a signal (as appointed beforehand); appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). - Strong's Number: H4196
There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
Transliteration: mizbêach
Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar. - Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H6951
There are 116 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָהָל
Transliteration: qâhâl
Pronunciation: kaw-hawl'
Description: from קָהַל; assemblage (usually concretely); assembly, company, congregation, multitude.