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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 verse is part of the instructions for the Day of Atonement in ancient Israel, a solemn annual ritual where the high priest Aaron entered the tabernacle to atone for the sins of the people and purify the sacred space. Aaron wore special linen garments to symbolize purity and holiness during his duties in the holy place, and he was required to remove them afterward to prevent any defilement of the everyday world. This practice emphasized the strict separation between God's holy presence and the impurities of daily life.

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