Leviticus 16:30 Meaning and Explanation
“For on that day shall the priest make an atonement for you, to cleanse you, that ye may be clean from all your sins before the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The priest's atonement work on this day cleanses the people from all their sins so they stand pure before the LORD.
The Context of Leviticus 16:30
The cleansing effect of the Day of Atonement for all Israel.
What Does Leviticus 16:30 Mean?
The Day of Atonement's purpose is comprehensive: all sins—whether known or unknown, intentional or unintentional—are addressed. The priest's mediation brings the entire community into a state of cleansing where they are free from guilt before God.
This cleansing is not achieved by the people's own effort but through the priest's sacrificial work on their behalf. The phrase 'before the LORD' emphasizes that the cleansing is not merely psychological but real and recognized in God's sight.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 16:30
What does Leviticus 16:30 mean?
The priest's atonement work on this day cleanses the people from all their sins so they stand pure before the LORD.
What is the context of Leviticus 16:30?
The cleansing effect of the Day of Atonement for all Israel.