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Leviticus 16:3

Leviticus 16:3
Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place,.... The most holy place; and this was after he had offered the daily sacrifice of the morning, and had performed the rest of the service then done, as Gersom…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Holy place - This name here denotes the sanctuary, the whole sacred enclosure, the court of the tabernacle. The offerings were for Aaron and his sons, supplied by himself.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

With a young bullock for a sin-offering - The bullock was presented as a sin-offering for himself, his family, the whole priesthood, and probably the Levites. The ram was for a burnt-offering, to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Leviticus 16:1-4

Here is, I. The date of this law concerning the day of atonement: it was after the death of the two sons of Aaron (Lev 16:1), which we read, Lev 10:1. 1. Lest Aaron should fear that any remaining…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Herewith with the offerings and ceremonies set forth in what follows.