KJV ORIGINAL
As he hath done this day, so the LORD hath commanded to do, to make an atonement for you.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Just as he has done today, the LORD has commanded this to be done to make atonement for you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is establishing that the ritual performed today must be continued as He commanded, to provide forgiveness and reconciliation for the people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during the seven-day consecration ceremony of Aaron and his sons as Israel's first priests. Moses was following God's detailed instructions for establishing the priesthood and the sacrificial system that would serve as the means for the Israelites to maintain their relationship with God. The ceremonies being performed were setting the pattern for ongoing worship and atonement rituals.
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