Day of Atonement

The most holy day of Israel’s year (the tenth day of the seventh month) on which the high priest entered the Most Holy Place to offer sacrifices for the sins of the nation. Hebrews sees this day as symbolic of the achievements of Jesus Christ on the cross.

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The priestly rituals on the Day of Atonement The priest’s own preparations See also Le 16:4; Le 16:6; Le 16:11–14 The preparation of two male goats Le 16:7–10 The sacrifice atones for the people’s sins: Ex 30:10; Le 16:15–19 The scapegoat symbolically carries away the people’s sins: Le 16:10; Le 16:20–22…