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Leviticus 16:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Aaron shall come into the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall put off the linen garments, which he put on when he went into the holy place, and shall leave them there:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Aaron must go into the tent of meeting and take off the linen clothes he wore when he entered the holy place, and leave those clothes there.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes Aaron completing the Day of Atonement ceremony by removing his special holy garments and leaving them in the sacred place.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), the most sacred day in Israel's religious calendar when the high priest would make atonement for the sins of the entire nation. Aaron wore special linen garments (rather than his usual ornate robes) when entering the Most Holy Place, symbolizing purity and humility before God. These garments were considered too sacred to be worn outside the holy place.

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