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:
The priest who is anointed and set apart to serve as priest in place of his father will perform the ceremony to make things right with God, and he will wear the special linen clothes—the holy garments.
This verse explains that the specially chosen priest will carry out the sacred ceremony wearing holy clothing to restore the relationship between God and the people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Day of Atonement instructions given to Moses for the Israelites. The high priest position was hereditary, passed from father to son, and required special consecration ceremonies. The linen garments mentioned were specifically designed sacred clothing that the high priest wore when entering the Most Holy Place to make atonement for the sins of the entire nation.
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