Leviticus 16:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 16:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 16:17 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And there shall be no man in the tabernacle of the congregation when he goeth in to make an atonement in the holy place,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 16:17 — KJV
“And there shall be no man in the tabernacle of the congregation when he goeth in to make an atonement in the holy place, until he come out, and have made an atonement for himself, and for his household, and for all the congregation of Israel.”
— Leviticus 16:17 (KJV)
Leviticus 16:17 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 16:17
“And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and to his sons from among the children of Israel, to do the service of the children of Israel in the tabernacle of the congregation, and to make an atonement for the children of Israel: that there be no plague among the children of Israel, when the children of Israel come nigh unto the sanctuary. a gift: Heb. given”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:17: tabernacle, congregation, make
“And he shall wash his flesh with water in the holy place, and put on his garments, and come forth, and offer his burnt offering, and the burnt offering of the people, and make an atonement for himself, and for the people.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:17: make, atonement, holy
“And they shall be upon Aaron, and upon his sons, when they come in unto the tabernacle of the congregation, or when they come near unto the altar to minister in the holy place; that they bear not iniquity, and die: it shall be a statute for ever unto him and his seed after him.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:17: tabernacle, congregation, holy
“And that son that is priest in his stead shall put them on seven days, when he cometh into the tabernacle of the congregation to minister in the holy place. that son: Heb. he of his sons”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:17: tabernacle, congregation, holy
“And thou shalt take the atonement money of the children of Israel, and shalt appoint it for the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; that it may be a memorial unto the children of Israel before the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:17: tabernacle, congregation, make
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