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Leviticus 16:32

Day of Atonement (Judgment Phase)Christ as High Priest Atonement Process

“And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest’s office in his father’s stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, even the holy garments:”

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.

It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.

And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest’s office in his father’s stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, even the holy garments:

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.

And this shall be an everlasting statute unto you, to make an atonement for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year. And he did as the Lord commanded Moses.

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Day of Atonement (Judgment Phase)

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Atonement Process

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Day of Atonement (Judgment Phase)

The verse describes the role of the anointed priest in making atonement and wearing specific garments, but it does not explicitly mention the "Day of Atonement" by name, nor does it detail the sanctuary cleansing or scapegoat ritual, which are key components of the theme's definition.

Christ as High Priest

The verse describes the actions of a Levitical priest in the Old Testament, specifically concerning atonement and wearing linen garments, without any direct mention or implication of a future, different, or transcendent priesthood, or any individual named Christ.

Atonement Process

While the verse mentions "atonement," it primarily focuses on the identity and garments of the priest performing the act, rather than detailing the mechanics or process of atonement itself.

Day of Atonement (Judgment Phase)

Related Verses

Leviticus 16:33

“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.”

Leviticus 16:4

“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.”

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 16:30

“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.”

Exodus 40:13

“And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.”

Thematic Connections

Day of Atonement (Judgment Phase)Christ as High Priest Atonement Process

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