The last aspect of the superiority of Christs atonement to Aarons (which we shall consider here) is that Christs sacrifice brought better access to God. . According to the Israelite calendar, it came on the tenth day of the seventh month (cf. 12He is to take a censer full of burning coals(X) from the altar before the Lord and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense(Y) and take them behind the curtain. 23-28 Their highest use was seen on the Day of Atonement. (9) The Day of Atonement was a time for dealing with unknown sins, for which no offering had been made in the past year.78 The text does not specifically state this, but the inference of the text is that there were so many sins which might go unnoticed, that these, had they been neglected beyond the year, would have produced intolerable contamination. I am convinced, however, that every one of us has many ways in which we need to continue to draw near. The role of others, vv. Aaron shall enter the holy place with this: with a bull for a sin . The first five verses of Leviticus 16 list the requirements of the animals and the clothing to be worn by the priests during the ceremony. 16:16). Our faith does not lead us to be negligent or lax in our attititude toward sin. CHAPTER 16. It is most holy to the LORD (Exod. The Day of Atonement speaks to the importance of God"s forgiveness of us and was at the heart of Israel"s calendar. Satan was defeated on the cross of Christ (John 12:31; 16:11), and yet he is still very much alive and at work, resisting the work and the people of God (2 Cor. The Day of Atonement. 2:2; 6:11-12; Rev. Library Home > Authors > William Kelly > Lectures on the Day of Atonement > Leviticus 16:11-19, The Incense and the Bullock, Part 3 (#142802) Leviticus 16:11-19, The Incense and the Bullock, Part 3. The current therapeutic culture speaks of the importance of forgiving ourselves. the blood-sprinkling rites According to Jewish tradition, Adam sinned on this day; therefore, atonement had to be set on this day. 11:11-14) and for the people (cf. The most dreaded evil for Israel was the absence of Gods presence in the midst of the people. 11 "Aaron shall bring the bull for his own sin offering to make atonement for himself and his household, and he is to slaughter the bull for his own sin offering. (14) Those who had been rendered unclean by handling the animals on which the sins of Aaron or the people were laid were to wash themselves and then return to camp (vv. It certinly foreshadowed the One who would be our High Priest and the work He would do at Calvary. For I will appear(G) in the cloud(H) over the atonement cover. Moses, the author of the Pentateuch, was also the author of this psalm, in which he prayed, Thou hast placed our iniquities before Thee, Our secret sins in the light of Thy presence (Ps. Aarons sons died while in the tabernacle, specifically while they were burning incense. (AM) 21He is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat(AN) and confess(AO) over it all the wickedness and rebellion of the Israelitesall their sinsand put them on the goats head. Our Lord, Christ, was (and is ) sinless. 29:38-42; Num. (4) The ceremony of offering the bull in chapter 16 is also similar to, yet different from, the offering of the bull which was a part of the ordination of Aaron and his sons. Aarons offerings could only produce forbearance; Christs offering brought forgiveness. Now the space where the atonement took place must be made sacred. What should we confess? Leviticus 16:11-14 describe the purification offering that Aaron . Even more emphatic in this chapter is the fact that the Day of Atonement was provided by God to cleanse His holy dwelling place, the Tabernacle, and the holy things associated with it.76 That for which atonement is made is that with which God came in contact, that which had become defiled over the past year, due to the sins of the people and their priests: And he shall make atonement for the holy place, because of the impurities of the sons of Israel, and because of their transgressions, in regard to all their sins; and thus he shall do for the tent of meeting which abides with them in the midst of their impurities (Lev. 16 so he shall make atonement for the holy place because of the uncleanness of the sons of israel and because of their transgressions in regard to all their sins; and thus he shall do for the tent of meeting which abides with them in the midst of their uncleanness. And she commends herself for her submission. The evil here is not in being submissive, but in the womans self-seeking desire for approval, at any cost. 23:26-32; Num. 19 He shall sprinkle some of the blood on it with his finger seven times to cleanse it and to consecrate it from the uncleanness of the Israelites. 23Then Aaron is to go into the tent of meeting and take off the linen garments(AQ) he put on before he entered the Most Holy Place, and he is to leave them there. How, then, should we pray? 28:3-6). 29:7), which, according to many, included fasting. No other sacrifice in Leviticus more clearly anticipates the future, greater, atonement of Israels Messiah, our Lord Jesus Christ. III. Then, when she marries, she continues the same kind of blind conformity. Lev. 16:31; 23:27; Num. 8-10. Worse yet, she wants you to help her move things around, and around, and around. This is the one Old Testament sacrifice which reflects one of the most gruesome aspects of our Lords atoning work as our substitute. Rev 6:12-17; Rev 8:5. The Day of Atonement (16)15. Someone has said that atonement is an at-one-ment, meaning that we were separated from God because of our sin but now have been made one with Him, not separated at all but united to Him, through Christ. One could imagine him confessing for hours. Aaron could not rush crudely into communion with God before he was cleaned of his sin. I have always visualized individual Israelites waiting anxiously outside the tent, wondering if Aaron would return, if the sacrifice he offered would be accepted, and if penalty for my sins of the past year would be delayed yet longer. This salvific act could atone for Israels sins for the past year. Also known as Yom Kippur, it is the most holy, solemn day on the Jewish calendar, occurring annually on the tenth day of the seventh month (Tishri) in the Hebrew calendar. Sin cannot enter His presence. Bushs view, which I find hard to grasp, is that the second goat typifies Israel, who, due to their disobedience and rejection of Christ, had their sins heaped upon themselves. Lev. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. The Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, as revealed in Leviticus 16, is the most solemn Old Testament ritual. This was the only fasting period required by the Law (Leviticus 16:29; 23:31), the Day of Atonement was a recognition of man's inability to make any atonement for his sins. 8:31-39). 13 And he shall put the incense on the fire before the Lord, that the cloud of incense may cover the mercy seat that is on the . 20-22 The day would seem to begin as usual with the offering of the morning sacrifice, the burnt offering of a one year old lamb (cf. A New Look at Atonement in Leviticus: The Meaning and Purpose of Kipper Revisited [=Bulletin for Biblical Research Supplement, 23]. 29:7-11). Nor did any human see Jesus enter that heavenly tabernacle not made with human hands. The forgiveness of God, in my opinion, is the most powerful and therapeutic idea in the world, said Leslie Weatherhead. This would thus be the only religious holiday which was characterized by mourning, fasting, and repentance. They seek to atone for their sins again and again. 8:28-30), thus none of those destructive and damaging present evils can separate us from the love of God (Rom. So the priest who is anointed and ordained to serve as priest in his fathers place shall make atonement: he shall thus put on the linen garments, the holy garments, and make atonement for the holy sanctuary; and he shall make atonement for the tent of meeting and for the altar. by Raymond Togtman (Grand Rapids: Regency Reference Library, Zondervan Publishing House, 1982, pp. 16:29-34), a shorthand reference to self-examination and repentance, was a cl Here the animals specified were domesticated animals named as the proper beasts for sacrificeox, lamb, or goat (cf. So what about today? . She sacrifices her convictions and her unique contribution in the name of submission. It is throughout the scriptures and also at the end of the human race. The Holy Spirit does not miraculously deliver us from these groanings, but intercedes for us in order to bring us through them safely (Rom. Only a few days remain to complete Christian Standards annual survey designed for every Restoration Movement church (Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ). 11:44-45; 20:7, 26) The very statements that assert the holiness of God usually command the people themselves to live holy . Let us briefly consider each of these. 10But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the Lord to be used for making atonement(V) by sending it into the wilderness as a scapegoat. 13 He is to put the incense on the fire before the Lord, and the smoke of the incense will conceal the atonement cover above the tablets of the covenant law, so that . The aim of these rituals is to make possible Gods continued presence among his people. Wenham, p. 228. She would do nothing to offend or to lose his approval. 13-14). There is then a special word of warning, followed by a brief reference to the Day of Atonement: You shall not offer any strange incense on this altar, or burnt offering or meal offering; and you shall not pour out a libation on it. Aaron was a sinner like everyone else in Israel; so he had to provide a sacrifice for his own sins and those of his household before he could work on behalf off all others. This is that for which Moses eloquently and passionately pleaded, after the apostasy of the nation, when they worshipped the golden calf (Exod. The priest was pure. Articulated Atonement |Leviticus 16:1-10, 20-34. Exod. 6-10 . The Sacrificial System (1-7)12. The whole process was quite detailed but necessary for the people of God to be holy before God, and thus at one with God. The fate of the goat which lived (Azazel) is, in my opinion, worse than that of the one which is slain. All rights reserved. I urge you to meditate upon the Book of Hebrews, and to pray the prayers of the psalmists concerning hidden sins. God is perfectly holy. The Day of Atonement was known as a Sabbath, no matter what day of the week it feel on. Notice that the high priest needed to make atonement for all the people. But when our Lord was crucified and His blood was shed for the sins of the world, the veil which formerly kept men apart from God was torn asunder, signifying that every believer has full and unlimited access to God. 31 It is a sabbath of rest, and you must deny yourselves; it is a lasting ordinance. Aaron's sons) could not enter the Most Holy compartment of the Tabernacle, regardless if it was the Day of Atonement or not, unless for the sole purpose of covering the ark of the testimony when the camp was to move ( Leviticus 16, Hebrews 9:7, Leviticus 10:1-5, Numbers 4:5 ). He has accomplished for us that which we could never do for ourselves. The Day of Atonement. She wants to throw out half of the treasures you have gathered over the year. until He comes again, destroys and renews the earth, finally and fully limits Satan, and transforms our physical bodies. From: Bible Treasury: Volume N3. Start your free trial today! this day the nation of Israel sought atonement for its sins (Leviticus 23:27; 16:29; Numbers 29:7). Rev. It was a sacrifice not to take away sins but only to cover them for a time. We are saved wholly by faith. Be . The text moves us from the descriptions of the various offerings, and the guidelines concerning them, to the commencement of sacrificial offerings by Aaron, the high priest. Clean Community & Sacred Space |Leviticus 16:15-19. All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the Lord weighs the motives (Prov. Further, Aaron died, but Christ lives forever (Heb. The fact that no work was to be done reminds us that we can not work to earn our salvation. The best that one could hope for with the sacrifices of the Day of Atonement was that the impurity of sin would be put off for another year. This note thus serves to underscore the importance of Aarons very meticulous obedience to these instructions. Nevertheless, the lot of the Christian is present difficulty (cf. 73 The difficulty of this term is reflected by the variety of ways it is translated: The translation of this word [Azazel] has varied considerably, and includes such renderings as that shall be sent out (Wycliffe), for discharge (Knox), Azazel (RSV), and for the Precipice (NEB). 23:26-32). He must therefore dress as befits the occasion. In the development of Pauls argument in the book, the atonement of Christ has won forgiveness of sins and justification for the one who believes (Romans 1-5). God removes our sins as far as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:12). Dr. Danette M. Verchr, PhD.Superintendent of Christian EducationTreasures of the Heart International Ministries A Ray of Hope Ministries Christian Center, Ambassador|Missionary|CEO|3x Cancer Survivor|Renown Christian Counselor & Educator|Author|Actress|Inspirational Speaker|#WHMA #JustFab #MarineMom #TSParent. Scott teachespreaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri, and has held preaching ministries in Missouri, Illinois, and Colorado. Day of Atonement: 7. The goat is a picture of Jesus: He is represented as satisfying the heart of God for us and rendering God free to love us without any restraint at all by his justice. 1-2; B. One of the primary words in the New Testament for forgiveness (Greekaphiemi) picks up on this image. This was the day when all Israel sought divine forgiveness from their sins and the sins of the nation. 74 Bush goes into a lengthy discussion on the various explanations for the meaning of Azazel, associated with the scapegoat. Bush adds, There were eight different garments belonging to the altar of the high priest, four of which, called by the Jews the white garments, and made wholly of linen, are here mentioned as to be worn on this day. (BA), 29This is to be a lasting ordinance(BB) for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month(BC) you must deny yourselves[c](BD) and not do any work(BE)whether native-born(BF) or a foreigner residing among you 30because on this day atonement will be made(BG) for you, to cleanse you. Leviticus makes little sense if wrenched from its wider biblical context. 8:18-25). Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. I thought that the sole purpose of this annual sacrifice was to cleanse the people from their sins. forms of sin as well. 16:23-28). A day that reminds us and emphasises your sin. 11 "And Aaron shall bring the bull of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make atonement for himself and for his house, and shall kill the bull as the sin offering which is for himself. Tabernacle, the Golden Calf, and Covenant Renewal (25-40) Part 3: Leviticus 11. 78 Bush writes, The idea of the institution seems to have been, that inasmuch as the incidental and occasional sin-offerings had, from their very nature, left much sin for which no expiation had been made, there should be a day in which all omissions of this sort should be supplied, by one general expiation, so that at the end of the year no sin or pollution might remain for which the blood of atonement had not been shed. Bush, p. 164. ), whose task it is to drive the goat into the wilderness, so that it will never return. The New Testament, particularly the Book of Hebrews, stresses the superiority of the death of our Lord, in contrast to the Old Testament sacrifices, of which those of the Day of Atonement are most prominent. Yes, Thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea" ( Micah 7:18, 19, NASB). Outline of the ceremonies he had to perform the ritual exactly as prescribed in the Law. This much we know: Israels forgiveness was effectual (it worked for them then), and yet in reality their sins were rolled back until Jesus could come and be the sacrifice once for all (Hebrews 10). 90:8). These sins are not so deeply hidden that they cannot be discovered. 4 He shall . 1-25), but not exclusively so, for the people have a role to play as well (cf. Detailed description of the ceremonies (6) Lots were then cast for the two goats, to determine which would be slaughtered and which would be driven away (vv. ; Place of Action: Mount Sinai Golden Text: "And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat" (Leviticus 16:2). Willful sins could not be atoned for by these sacrifices, no was there any sacrifice for them (Num. 72 Wenham, p. 230. (AK) 19He shall sprinkle some of the blood on it with his finger seven times to cleanse it and to consecrate it from the uncleanness of the Israelites.(AL). Chapter 26: The Day of Atonement (16:1-34) Chapter 27: Warnings Regarding Sacrifices and Meat (17:1-16) Chapter 28: Morally Pure Life (18:1-30) Chapter 29: Comprehensively Holy Living (19:1-37) Chapter 30: More on Morally Pure Life (20:1-27) Chapter 31: Holy Lives of Priests (21:1-24) Chapter 32: Proper Treatment of Sacrifices (22:1 . 69 The rituals outlined in verses 6-10 are reiterated in greater detail in verses 11-22, with the exception of the process of casting lots for the goats, which is only mentioned in verses 7 & 8. Aaron is to bring and slaughter a bull for his own "sin offering" to make atonement for himself and family. Major People Moses Aaron Priests Major Events God gives His people instructions on how to carry out types of sacrifices (Leviticus 1-7). When Aaron came out of the tabernacle he was to take some of the blood from his sacrifice and some of the blood from the peoples sacrifice and sprinkle it on the altar of burnt offering. This matter of unknown sin was one that concerned godly Israelites. (4) Before entering into the Holy of Holies with the blood of the bull, Aaron had to create a cloud of incense in the Holy of Holies, covering the mercy seat, to veil the glory of God so that he could enter in (vv. 78 The text does not specifically state this, but the inference of the text is that there were so many sins which might go unnoticed, that these, had they been neglected beyond the year, would have produced intolerable contamination. And Aaron shall make atonement on its horns once a year; he shall make atonement on it with the blood of the sin offering of atonement once a year throughout your generations. David prayed, Who can discern his errors? 7:26-28). The goat which was the LORDs was sacrificed for the sins of the people, like the bull, and the blood was applied in the same ways. 16:3-28 Sacrifices on the Day of Atonement . The Manifestations of Life in John's First Epistle Chapter 8: Great Gospel Words: Redemption Chapter 9: Great Gospel Words: Reconciliation Chapter 10: Great Gospel Words: Forgiveness Chapter 11: Great Gospel Words: Propitiation Chapter 12: Great Gospel Themes - Reconciliation Chapter 13: Great Gospel Themes - Substitution Chapter 14 . The wife, on the other hand, may have learned early in life that the way to please her father was to totally bend to his every whim. This is so no matter if you were part of the children of Israel physically or not; because on that day, the priest will make an atonement for you to cleanse you that you become . I Ki. 13 He is to put the incense on the fire before the Lord, and the smoke of the incense will conceal the atonement cover above the tablets of the covenant law, so that . Leviticus 16 - The Day of Atonement, and the Sacrifices Offered Leviticus 16 is a crossroads in our study of the Book of Leviticus. (3) The one goat symbolized Christs death, the other His resurrection. Facts: to see how and why atonement was made in the ritual described in the this lesson.Principle: to understand that atonement will help us understand the personality and thoughts of God.Application: to live daily with the understanding that our sins have been atoned for and are no longer held against the ones who trust in Christ. This looked forward to the substitutionary death of Christ on our behalf. Acquit me of hidden faults (Ps. Remember the Past (1:1-4:40)20. 4:4; Eph. The wonder of this matter is that often our secret or unknown sins are often sanctified by us by the use of spiritual terminology and biblical texts. A Holiness Manifesto (17-27) Part 4: Numbers 16. . We find it difficult to stand back from our culture and see its sins. 27The bull and the goat for the sin offerings, whose blood was brought into the Most Holy Place to make atonement, must be taken outside the camp;(AZ) their hides, flesh and intestines are to be burned up. Place: Mount Sinai. This would ensure that the priest was pure to mediate for his people. Revelation 21 Seems To Be After The Millennium Where It Says There Will Be No Pain Or Tears. God promised to dwell with His people, and the Tabernacle, along with the priestly system and the offerings was the provision for Him to do so. The uncleanness of the people contaminated the dwelling place of God, and the Day of Atonement was provided to remove these sins. In Leviticus 10, evidently Nadab and Abihu . Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More, Getting Spiritually Fit 1 ( Corinthians 9:24-27), Steps to Biblical Reconciliation (Luke 17:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21). If It Is During The Millennium How Will There Not Be Pain And Tears When The Devil Is Released To Deceive The Nations? (4) The scapegoat is offered to Satan or demons, as Christ allegedly was. Some seek self-interest by domineering, while others seek it by door-matting. In either case it is evil, by whatever label we name it. The point here was that although he had been appointed as the high priest, he was still a sinful human being. 75 Harrison states, In view of this injunction [Day of Atonement to be a permanent statute, v. 34] it is curious that no specific reference to the day of atonement occurs elsewhere in the Old Testament, despite the periodic occurrence of certain significant events in the seventh month (cf. 11Aaron shall bring the bull for his own sin offering to make atonement for himself and his household,(W) and he is to slaughter the bull for his own sin offering. Note that there were two kinds of impurity atoned for on the Day of Atonement: And he shall make atonement for the holy place, because of the impurities of the sons of Israel, and because of their transgressions, in regard to all their sins; and thus he shall do for the tent of meeting which abides with them in the midst of their impurities (Lev. In particular, I would encourage you to read through the Book of Hebrews in the next day or two, seeking to see those ways in which Christs death surpassed the sacrifices and ministry of the Aaronic priesthood. A Christian counselor from Colorado said, The lack of forgiveness is at the root of most all interpersonal conflicts.. Thus, he entered the Most Holy Place a second time on this special day. Like Israel, we have no works to do. Aaron, Moses brother, was the first to serve in this capacity as high priest. This was so serious that if done incorrectly the high priest might die (Leviticus 16:13). For less than $5/mo. A reminder of it was given on the first day of the seventh month, the Feast of Trumpets. He shall take some of the bulls blood and some of the goats blood and put it on all the horns of the altar. The LORD informed Aaron that he should not come into the holy place within the veil b . The first nine verses detail the plans for the Altar of Incense. This chapter treats of the day of atonement, and of the rites, sacrifices, and services of it, directs when Aaron should come into the holy of holies, Le 16:1,2; and in what habit he should then appear, and with what offerings both for himself, and for the people, Le 16:3-10; and that having slain his own sin offering, and that for the people, he should offer incense before the mercy seat, and sprinkle that with the blood of both, Le 16:11-15; and by these offerings make atonement for the holy place, the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar, Le 16:16-19; and having done this, he was to take the live goat, lay his hands on it, confess over it, and put upon it all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and then send it away by a fit man into the wilderness, Le 16:20-22; upon which he was to put off his linen garments, wash his flesh, and put them on again, and offer the burnt offering for himself, and for the people, Le 16:23-25; also he that let go the goat, and he that carried and burnt the sin offerings without the camp, were to wash themselves and clothes also, Le 16:26-28; the observance of this day, once a year, which was on the tenth of the seventh month, as a day of affliction and atonement, was to be a statute for ever to the children of Israel, Le 16:29-34. I encourage you to ask God to show you what drawing near means for you, today. All rights reserved worldwide. The space was so sacred that Aaron was to occupy it himself, without help from anyone else. The Day of Atonement cleansed from both kinds of impurity. You married men know that dreaded day as well as I do. 77 Many of the Bible scholars with whom I am familiar would choose to argue this matter on the grounds of what is meant by the expression, by His scourging we are healed (Isa. 26-31). It was a solemn, holy day accompanied by elaborate ritual (Leviticus 16; A bull and a goat had to be sacrificed, but one goat (Azazel) was allowed (rather, forced) to run away. University Park, PA: Eisenbrauns, 2019. On this goat, the sins of the people are placed, and then it is handed over to an Israelite (Azazel? We gratefully rest in His finished work. This was the scapegoat. Israels annual Day of Atonement was something like a spiritual spring cleaning, except for the fact that this sacred day came in the fall of the year, in September-October, six months after the celebration of Passover. (2) Aaron secured the necessary sacrificial animals: a bull for his own sin offering and two male goats for the peoples sin offering; two rams, one for Aarons and the other for the peoples burnt offering (vv. The deadline is Monday, Jan. 23. It was a day of national mourning and repentance. In the New Testament, the Day of Atonement is mentioned in Acts 27:9, where some Bible versions refer to as "the Fast." 20-22). Indeed, these sins, while unknown to the sinner, are blatantly obvious to those who are close to him (or her). True submission is seeking the best interest of the other, rather than our own interest. 9), among others, provide us with an idea of what the high priests prayer might have included. Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. 16The Lord spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they approached the Lord. Lev. Exod. 145-158. 16:15-22), as well as describing the events that followed the conclusion of the offerings on the Day of Atonement (cf. (10) The Day of Atonement was a time for the priest to confess before God the sins of the nation. 5), which includes sickness. On both these occasions (John 13 and the Day of Atonement) there is a symbolic representation of the kenosis, the setting aside of our Lords glory and splendor, so that the work of atonement could be accomplished (cf. Some seem to think that ignorance is bliss. It is not true. For example, some say that the death of Christ made physical healing a possession for all to claim.77 This simply is not true. 3:23-25). New Testament Christians are not as concerned about unknown sins as they should be. 15He shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people(AD) and take its blood behind the curtain(AE) and do with it as he did with the bulls blood: He shall sprinkle(AF) it on the atonement cover and in front of it. His outfit consisted of four simple garments in white linen, even plainer than the vestments of the ordinary priest (Exod. The first section of Leviticus, chapters 1-7, outlines the sacrificial rituals the priests must follow; chapters 8-10 records the inauguration of the Aaronic priesthood, who will offer the sacrifices; chapters 11-15 distinguishes the clean from the unclean, and proper procedures for dealing with uncleanness. (1897). In the case of Aaron, he was to offer only the prescribed incense so as to create an obscuring veil of smoke, thus dimming the glory of Gods presence and sparing his life. Unknown sins are hidden sins, those transgressions which we, in our fallen state, are either unable or unwilling to acknowledge. Leviticus 16:19 Then he shall sprinkle some of the blood on it with his finger seven times, cleanse it, and consecrate it from the uncleanness of the children of Israel. . The Day of Atonement - Leviticus 16. 3This is how Aaron is to enter the Most Holy Place:(I) He must first bring a young bull(J) for a sin offering[a] and a ram for a burnt offering. (10) Now the second goat, the one which was kept alive, had the sins of the nation symbolically laid on its head, and was driven from the camp to a desolate place, from which it must never return (vv. Lev. The offerings of chapters 4-6 were those which were made for sins unintentionally committed (cp. Within Judaism today, this is Yom Kippur, one of the high holy days still set aside for fasting, prayer, and repentance. 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