Leviticus 16:34

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Leviticus 16:29-34

I. We have here some additional directions in reference to this great solemnity, particularly, 1. The day appointed for this solemnity. It must be observed yearly on the tenth day of the seventh month, Lev. 16:29. The seventh had been reckoned the first month, till God appointed that the month in which the children of Israel came out of Egypt should thenceforward be accounted and called the first month. Some have fancied that this tenth day of the seventh month was the day of the year on which... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 16:34

And this shall be an everlasting statute unto you ,.... Which is the third time of its being observed, see Leviticus 16:29 , to show that this was a law of considerable moment, and to be taken notice of, and strictly and closely kept by the priests, to whom these words are directed, and on whom the chief service of the day lay: to make atonement for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year ; namely, on the tenth day of the seventh month, or Tisri, as before directed: ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:1-34

The great Day of Atonement ( Leviticus 16:29-31 ). One day in the year set apart to the most solemn representation possible of the two facts—the sinfulness of man, the righteous love of God. Atonement underlying the whole of the ceremonial Law, but the insufficiency of the dally sacrifices, set forth by the separation of one day for the special sacrifice, thus pointing to one atonement in which all other atone-meats should be perfected. Solemn warning in the death of the two sons of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:1-34

The climax of sacrificial worship, the Day of Atonement. cf. John 1:29 ; 1 Corinthians 5:7 ; Hebrews 9:10 . The sacrifices already considered all bring out with more or less emphasis the idea of atonement. But to render this cardinal idea of our religion still more emphatic, it was ordained that the tenth day of the seventh month in each year should be a day of special humiliation on the part of the people, and special ritual on the part of the priests. The directions about it were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:29-34

The annual reiteration of the purification made on the Day of Atonement testifies to the imperfections of the Law. "For the Law can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect. For then would they not have ceased to be offered? "( Hebrews 10:1 , Hebrews 10:2 ). Had they done their work perfectly, a repetition of them would not have been required, "because that the worshippers once purged should have bad no more conscience... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:29-34

The Day of Atonement. In this summary we have the design of the statute. I. ATONEMENT WAS MADE FOR THE TABERNACLE . 1 . The work of Christ affects the material universe. 2 . The work of Christ influences the moral universe. II. ATONEMENT WAS MADE FOR THE PEOPLE . 1 . None were exempted from the need of it. 2 . It was a general expiations. III. THE DAY OF ATONEMENT WAS TO BE KEPT AS A SABBATH . 1 . In ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:29-34

The Day of Atonement. This was a day second to none in importance. The rites then celebrated were the most awe-inspiring of all, and concerned the whole nation, which stood watching outside the sacred enclosure of the tabernacle. Not the slightest deviation from the established ritual was allowable; it was too significant and solemn in character to permit of alteration. I. It was A DAY OF UNIVERSAL ATONEMENT . The high priest made atonement for himself and the order of priests,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:33-34

The imperfect ritual and the All-sufficient Sacrifice. If we place ourselves at the standpoint of a devout and inquiring Hebrew worshipper, we can suppose ourselves to ask, on the morning and evening of the Day of Atonement— I. WHY THIS ANNUAL CEREMONY ? Have not numerous sacrifices been presented all the year round without intermission? Have not daily offerings been laid on the altar, morning and evening? and double sacrifices every sabbath day? and special offerings every... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:34

This shall be an everlasting statute unto you . It lasted as long as the earthly Jerusalem lasted, and until the heavenly Jerusalem was instituted, when it had a spiritual fulfillment once for all. "Of old there was an high priest that cleansed the people with the blood of bulls and goats, but now that the true High Priest is come, the former priesthood is no more. It is a providential dispensation of God that the city and temple of Jerusalem have been destroyed; for if they were still... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Leviticus 16:33-34

A summary of what was done on the day of atonement.The day was intended as an occasion for expressing more completely than could be done in the ordinary sacrifices the spiritual truth of atonement, with a fuller acknowledgment of the sinfulness and weakness of man and of the corruptible nature of all earthly things, even of those most solemnly consecrated and devoted to the service of God. It belonged to its observances especially to set forth, by the entrance of the high priest into the holy... read more

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