Leviticus 16:6 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Leviticus 16:5-14

The Jewish writers say that for seven days before the day of expiation the high priest was to retire from his own house, and to dwell in a chamber of the temple, that he might prepare himself for the service of this great day. During those seven days he himself did the work of the inferior priests about the sacrifices, incense, etc., that he might have his hand in for this day: he must have the institution read to him again and again, that he might be fully apprised of the whole method. 1. He... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 16:6

And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself ,.... That is, bring it into the court, and present it before the Lord in order to its being slain and sacrificed; for as yet it was not killed, and so could not be offered on the altar, see Leviticus 16:11 ; the place where the bullock was set was between the porch and the altar, his head in the south, and his face to the west, and the priest stood in the east, and his face to the west, and laid both his hands... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:1-28

Union and communion with God is that which the undepraved heart of man most longs for, and which religion is especially intended to bring about. That this may be effected, the barrier of sin, and of that which represents sin—ceremonial uncleanness—must be broken down. If sin and uncleanness cannot be taken away so as to be as though they had not been, they must, according to their nature, be either punished as justice demands, or be so covered over as to be withdrawn from the sight of the... 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 16:2-17

Type and antitype-the priest. The high priest offering sacrifices for the sin of the people was a clear type of" the High Priest of our profession," who offered the one sacrifice for sin, who became the Propitiation for our sin, even for the sins of the whole world ( 1 John 2:2 ). We have— I. FOUR FEATURES OF RESEMBLANCE . 1 . Aaron acted under Divine direction. He was appointed by God to take the post he took, and was charged to do everything he did. He might not deviate... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:5-28

The sacrifices of the Day of Atonement. Upon ordinary occasions sacrifices might be offered by common priests, who might act as representatives of the high priest or as representatives of the people, and so be types of Christ, or types of Christians. But upon this day the high priest must act in person, which leaves no doubt as to these transactions being eminently emblematical of Christ and of his great work. We notice— I. THE OFFERINGS FOR AARON AND HIS HOUSE . (See ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:6

And Aaron shall offer his bullock … and make an atonement for himself, and for his house. The first step is an expiatory offering to reconcile the officiating priest and the remainder of the priestly house to God. This was necessary before his offerings for the people could be accepted. It indicates the defects inherent in a priest whose nature was only that of man, which is compassed about with infirmities. The offering here commanded is not the slaying, but the solemn presentation, of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:6

A solemn ceremony. There was risk involved in drawing nigh to the manifested presence of the Deity. God desired not that the judgment upon Nadab and Abihu should be repeated; rather would he be "sanctified" by reverent approach at appointed seasons in appointed ways. The Almighty can cause the wrath of man to praise him, but he prefers to be honoured by the affection that seeks diligently to observe his precepts. Hence the directions issued concerning the great Day of Atonement, on which... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Leviticus 16:6

Shall offer - Rather, shall present, as in Leviticus 16:7, Leviticus 16:10, etc. The word expresses the formal act of placing the victims in front of the entrance of the tabernacle.For himself, and for his house - i. e. for himself as the high priest and all the common priests. Compare Leviticus 9:7-14 note. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Leviticus 16:5-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 16:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:1-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:1-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:1-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:2-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:5-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 16:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Leviticus 16:6

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