Leviticus 16:4 Meaning and Explanation
“He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen girdle, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: these are holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and so put them on.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Aaron must wear special holy linen garments and wash before entering the Most Holy Place.
The Context of Leviticus 16:4
The ritual purification and special vestments required for the high priest.
What Does Leviticus 16:4 Mean?
The high priest wears specific linen garments—a coat, breeches, girdle, and mitre (turban)—that are set apart for this sacred purpose. The white linen symbolizes purity and separation from ordinary work. Before putting them on, he must wash his entire body, removing all trace of ordinary life.
Preparation of the body through washing is as important as the garments themselves. This cleansing is ritual and spiritual, demonstrating that approaching God requires both external purity and inward readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 16:4
What does Leviticus 16:4 mean?
Aaron must wear special holy linen garments and wash before entering the Most Holy Place.
What is the context of Leviticus 16:4?
The ritual purification and special vestments required for the high priest.