Leviticus 16:26
Leviticus 16:26 in Multiple Translations
The man who released the goat as the scapegoat must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may reenter the camp.
And he that let go the goat for the scapegoat shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward come into the camp.
And he that letteth go the goat for Azazel shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.
And the man who takes away the goat for Azazel is to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and then he may come back to the tent-circle.
The man who went and sent away the scapegoat must wash his clothes and wash himself with water; then he may come back into the camp.
And he that caried forth the goat, called the Scape goat, shall wash his clothes, and wash his flesh in water, and after that shall come into the hoste.
'And he who is sending away the goat for a goat of departure doth wash his garments, and hath bathed his flesh with water, and afterwards he cometh in unto the camp.
“He who lets the goat go as the scapegoat shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.
And he that let go the goat for the scape-goat shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward come into the camp.
But he that hath let go the emissary goat, shall wash his clothes, and his body with water, and so shall enter into the camp.
“The man who was chosen to send the other goat into the desert and free it there must afterwards wash his clothes and bathe. Then he may return to the camp.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 16:26
Study Notes — Leviticus 16:26
- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 16:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 16:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 16:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 16:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 16:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 16:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 16:26
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 16:26
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 16:26
- Sermons on Leviticus 16:26
Context — The Day of Atonement
26The man who released the goat as the scapegoat must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may reenter the camp.
27The bull for the sin offering and the goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought into the Most Holy Place to make atonement, must be taken outside the camp; and their hides, flesh, and dung must be burned up. 28The one who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water, and afterward he may reenter the camp.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 16:10 | But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement by sending it into the wilderness as the scapegoat. |
| 2 | Hebrews 7:19 | (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. |
| 3 | Numbers 19:21 | This is a permanent statute for the people: The one who sprinkles the water of purification must wash his clothes, and whoever touches the water of purification will be unclean until evening. |
| 4 | Leviticus 14:8 | The one being cleansed must wash his clothes, shave off all his hair, and bathe with water; then he will be ceremonially clean. Afterward, he may enter the camp, but he must remain outside his tent for seven days. |
| 5 | Leviticus 15:27 | Anyone who touches these things will be unclean; he must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. |
| 6 | Leviticus 16:28 | The one who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water, and afterward he may reenter the camp. |
| 7 | Leviticus 15:5–11 | Anyone who touches his bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. Whoever sits on furniture on which the man with the discharge was sitting must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. Whoever touches the body of the man with a discharge must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. If the man with the discharge spits on one who is clean, that person must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. Any saddle on which the man with the discharge rides will be unclean. Whoever touches anything that was under him will be unclean until evening, and whoever carries such things must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. If the man with the discharge touches anyone without first rinsing his hands with water, the one who was touched must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. |
| 8 | Numbers 19:7–8 | Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water; after that he may enter the camp, but he will be ceremonially unclean until evening. The one who burned the heifer must also wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and he too will be ceremonially unclean until evening. |
| 9 | Leviticus 16:21–22 | Then he is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the iniquities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to put them on the goat’s head and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man appointed for the task. The goat will carry on itself all their iniquities into a solitary place, and the man will release it into the wilderness. |
| 10 | Leviticus 11:25 | and whoever picks up one of their carcasses must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening. |
Leviticus 16:26 Summary
The man who released the scapegoat had to wash his clothes and bathe himself to be clean again, because he had touched the goat that carried the sins of the people, as seen in Leviticus 16:20-22. This is like how we need to be cleansed from our sins through faith in Jesus Christ, who took our sins upon Himself, as stated in John 1:29. After the man was clean, he could go back to his normal life, just like how we can live a new life after putting our faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:17. We can trust God to cleanse us and make us whole, as promised in 1 John 1:9, and then we can live a life that reflects our faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in Colossians 3:1-4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the man who released the scapegoat need to wash his clothes and bathe himself?
The man needed to wash his clothes and bathe himself to purify himself after coming into contact with the scapegoat, which symbolized sin, as seen in Leviticus 16:20-22, to prevent the spread of uncleanness and to be able to reenter the camp, as stated in Leviticus 16:26.
What is the significance of the scapegoat in Leviticus 16:26?
The scapegoat represents the removal of sin from the community, as the high priest confessed the sins of the people over the goat, and then it was sent away, symbolizing the removal of sin, as seen in Leviticus 16:20-22, similar to how Jesus Christ removes our sin, as stated in John 1:29.
Why did the man have to reenter the camp after washing and bathing?
The man had to reenter the camp after washing and bathing to resume his normal life and duties, now that he was purified, much like how we are called to live a new life after putting our faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:17.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that, just as the man who released the scapegoat needed to be purified, we also need to be cleansed from our sin through faith in Jesus Christ, who is our ultimate scapegoat, as seen in Hebrews 9:11-14, and then we can live a new life, free from the burden of sin, as stated in Romans 6:4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can 'release the scapegoat' in my own life, letting go of sin and guilt, and how can I apply the concept of purification seen in Leviticus 16:26 to my daily walk with God?
- How does the idea of purification and cleansing in Leviticus 16:26 relate to my own need for spiritual cleansing, and what steps can I take to seek purification and forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ?
- In what ways can I, like the man in Leviticus 16:26, 'reenter the camp' and resume my normal life and duties after experiencing spiritual cleansing, and how can I live a life that reflects my faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in Colossians 3:1-4?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to apply the principle of purification and cleansing, and how can I trust God to cleanse me and make me whole, as promised in 1 John 1:9?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 16:26
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 16:26
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 16:26
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 16:26
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 16:26
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 16:26
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 16:26
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 16:26
Sermons on Leviticus 16:26
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They Took Jesus, and Led Him Away by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon reflects on the agony and suffering of Jesus as He is led away to be crucified, emphasizing the weight of our sins that He bears on the cross. He draws a parallel bet |
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Lecture on Hebrews 9:19-28 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby expounds on Hebrews 9:19-28, emphasizing the dual aspects of Christ's sacrifice: its significance towards God and its redemptive power for sinners. He illustrates |
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Atonement Typified by G.W. North | G.W. North emphasizes the limitations of the Old Covenant regarding atonement, explaining that it merely covered sin rather than removing it. He contrasts this with the New Covenan |
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The Heavenly Calling - Part 12 by T. Austin-Sparks | The sermon transcript discusses the theme of "better" in the book of Hebrews. The speaker highlights various verses in the book that emphasize the concept of "better," such as bett |
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Prayer 07 Our Instructions 03 by Bob Clark | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the exalted position of Jesus as a risen man in the heavenly places. He highlights the ministry of the Spirit of God and how it brings victor |
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Spiritual Perfection Through the Mediator of the New Covenant by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of coming to God with an empty vessel in order to receive His blessings. He compares this concept to how God created the unive |
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Spiritual Perfection Through the New Covenant by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of coming to God's Word with a childlike heart and a hunger for His revelation. He highlights that only God can reveal Himself |





