He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen girdle, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: these are holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and so put them on.
He must put on the sacred linen tunic, wear linen underwear next to his skin, tie a linen belt around his waist, and wear a linen turban on his head. These are holy clothes, so he must wash his whole body with water before putting them on.
The writer is describing how the high priest must carefully wash himself and dress in special holy clothes before performing sacred duties.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions for the Day of Atonement ceremony, the most sacred day in the Jewish calendar. The high priest had to follow precise rituals to enter God's presence in the Most Holy Place and make atonement for the sins of Israel. The special linen garments were different from his usual ornate robes, emphasizing humility and purity on this most solemn occasion.
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