Leviticus 16:29

"He who burns them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes the ritual purity required after performing a sacred act, such as burning offerings. By washing and bathing, the priest symbolically purifies himself, signifying both physical and spiritual cleansing before rejoining the community.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Seventh month, on the tenth day -The month Ethanim or Tisri, as being the seventh in the Sacred year, has been called the sabbatical month. On the first day was celebrated the Feast of TrumpetsLeviticus 23:24, the tenth day was the Day of Atonement, and on the fourteenth day the Feast of tabernacles commenced (Leviticus 23:24note;Exodus 23:16). Afflict your souls -The old term for fasting; but its meaning evidently embraces, not only abstinence from food, but that penitence and humiliation which give scope and purpose to the outward act of fasting. The Day of Atonement was the only public fast commanded by the Law of Moses. See further directions inLeviticus 23:27-32.

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