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.
This will be a permanent law for you, to make atonement for the people of Israel for all their sins once every year. And Aaron did exactly what the LORD commanded Moses.
God established the Day of Atonement as an annual ceremony where the high priest would make things right between God and His people by dealing with their sins.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the book of Leviticus, which records the laws and rituals God gave to the Israelites through Moses after their escape from Egypt, as part of establishing their covenant relationship with Him. It concludes the instructions for the Day of Atonement, an annual ceremony where the high priest offered sacrifices to atone for the sins of the entire nation, ensuring their spiritual cleansing and reconciliation with God. This statute emphasized the ongoing need for purification in Israel's worship life, pointing to God's holiness and the people's dependence on His mercy.
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